The short wave ruby red lamp has been developed to provide the benefits of short wavelength lamps without the glare. This lamp has high heating rates in up to 100 watts per inch and has instant on and off capabilities similar to a short wave lamp. The Ruby Red lamp utilizes a colored quartz envelope that surrounds the tungsten filament. The envelope absorbs the energy emitted in the visible range. It is a sealed construction and has a life expectancy of 5000 hours.
Benefits of Ruby Red Lamps
The Ruby Red lamp is a short wave emitter and has all of the benefits of fast response and high heating density of the short wave. In addition, the Ruby Red filters out the objectionable visible light which minimizes color selective heating.
| Infrared Emitter | Benefits |
| Short Wave Quartz Halogen Lamp |
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| Ruby Red Lamp |
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Application
The Ruby Red lamp is designed for applications where quartz halogen lamps have been used traditionally. It is specifically designed for any applications where the visible light (glare) is objectionable to workers. The wavelength spectrum is essentially the same as the short wave, less the visible portion and the small losses beyond the visible. Applications where short wave IR has been used will work with the Ruby Red lamp.
Typical applications include:
- Paint drying and curing
- Ink drying
- Plastics preheating
- Adhesive curing
- Metals heating