Ceramic Infrared Heating Elements
Ceramic heater elements are among the most popular infrared radiant emitters on the market and can be applied to a diverse range of industrial and engineering processes. Typical heat applications include thermoforming, packaging, and annealing, as well as paint curing, printing, and drying. These robust ceramic heaters provide long-wave infrared radiation that’s both effective and efficient. Each ceramic infrared heater element operates up to 750°C (1382°F) producing infrared wavelengths in the 2 – 10 micron range. The standard voltage is 230V, and the standard wattage ranges from 100W to 1000W. Our trough-style elements produce a concentrated output that disperses over distance, making them better suited to emitters positioned farther from the target. Hollow style elements produce a uniform output, which is better suited to emitters positioned closer to the target material. Full technical data is available on each product page. Further information available on our infrared heat applications page or in our white paper reports. Our long-wave infrared ceramic elements are CE-marked for full quality assurance and compliance. No matter the market or industry, your customers can benefit from our complete range of products. This includes infrared heaters, emitters, ceramic elements, bulbs, components, and accessories.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is infrared?
In scientific terms, infrared heat is a form, or wave, of electromagnetic radiation. The wavelengths primarily used for the industrial heat process range between 0.78 – 1000 μm
How do I choose the best infrared emitter for my application?
If the absorption characteristics of the target material are known, it may be possible to use peak emission wavelength as a means of choosing the most suitable emitter. If those characteristics aren’t known, small scale testing with 1 or 2 emitters may be enough to provide a better understanding of what works with the material in question. Another key factor is the thermal response time required by the process. Ceramic emitters typically require about 10-12 minutes to reach steady-state temperature. Quartz cassette emitters require about half this time, with tungsten/halogen emitters close to full output within a few seconds.
What's the difference between ceramic trough and hollow elements?
Each consists of a high-temperature resistance alloy embedded in a specially formulated ceramic body.
Our curved, solid trough-style elements produce a concentrated output that disperses over distance, making them better suited to emitters positioned farther from the target.
Hollow elements are lightweight with a hollow-cast ceramic body – filled with high-density insulating material. This gives a significant reduction in rear heat loss and increased radiant output from the front of the element, which is better suited to emitters positioned closer to the target material.
