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.