Radiant Heaters
With Watlow's diverse RAYMAX® radiant heater line, we have a solution for almost any application requiring radiant heat. Our capabilities cover a wide range of needs, from contamination-resistant panel heaters to fast-responding quartz tubes to rugged tubular elements and high temperature ceramic panels.
Applying radiant heaters can be complicated. Watlow's engineering staff has the level of training required to help you meet your application requirements, providing a high degree of technical support such as conducting testing for your application at our facility, calculating your watt density and temperature requirements, and recommending system components such as sensors and controllers. With our experience in a wide range of industries, chances are Watlow has already helped someone handle a radiant heating application like yours.
| Sheath Material | Typical Max. Watt Densities | Max. Operating Temperatures | |
|---|---|---|---|
| W/cm2 | W/in2 | ||
| Incoloy® tubular | 6.2 | 40 | 815°C (1500°F) |
| Molded ceramic fiber | 4.6 | 30 | 1095°C (2000°F) |
| Quartz tube | 7.0 | 45 | 870°C (1600°F) |
| Stainless steel emitter strip | 4.6 | 30 | 700°C (1300°F) |
Applications
- Thermoforming
- Food warming
- Paint and epoxy curing
- Heat treating
- High temperature furnaces
- Tempering and annealing processes
Related Literature, News and Downloads
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| Specification Sheets & Brochures | Size/Pages |
|---|---|
| EHG SL10 Process Controller and Safety Limit | 2,050K / 4 (PDF) |
| Plastics Processing | 3,654K / 16 (PDF) |
| RAYMAX 1120 Radiant Heaters | 28K / 2 (PDF) |
| RAYMAX® 1010 Radiant Heaters | 75K / 2 (PDF) |
| RAYMAX® 1220 and 2030 Radiant Heaters | 66K / 2 (PDF) |
| RAYMAX® 1330 Radiant Heaters | 77K / 2 (PDF) |
| RAYMAX® 1525 Radiant Heaters | 100K / 2 (PDF) |
| RAYMAX® 1626 Radiant Heaters | 96K / 1 (PDF) |
| RAYMAX® Family of Radiant Heaters | 151K / 3 (PDF) |
| Radiant Quartz Heaters | 78K / 3 (PDF) |
| Thermal Solutions for Foodservice Equipment | 2,010K / 6 (PDF) |
| Related News Releases and Newsletters | Date |
|---|---|
| Watlow Opens a Semiconductor Technology Design Center | 12-Jul-2007 |
| Watlow Introduces its i-Catalog, an Interactive Online Product Catalog | 07-Mar-2006 |
| Watlow Shows Thermal System Solutions for a Variety of Plastics Processes ... | 25-Oct-2001 |
| Watts Current - Volume Twenty-Six, Third Quarter, 2001 | 17-Oct-2001 |
| Watts Current - Volume Twenty-Four, First Quarter, 2001 | 31-Mar-2001 |
| Watlow's Infrared Radiant Heater Line Offers Solutions for Virtually Any ... | 05-Dec-2000 |
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