Shrinking the Footprint. Without Sacrificing the Power.
We built this custom infrared drying unit for one reason: space. On those screen-printed glass lines where every inch of floor space counts, we were tasked with a simple goal. Keep the same drying power. But ditch the bulk. So we built a one-piece drying lamp module that swaps out those huge ovens and sprawling conveyors. It’s all integrated, all in one place.
The Secret Sauce: Power and Geometry
At the heart of this thing is a high-density infrared lamp. It’s built to deliver serious heat fast, without tripping your electrical panel. We run it on 400V. This lets us push all the power you need through a much smaller setup, which keeps the wiring neat and compact. And that 300mm tube length? Totally intentional. It lines up perfectly with the standard drying window on most glass lines. So you get the heat hitting the ink exactly where and when it needs to set. At 2500W, it has the muscle to flash-dry ink on glass in seconds.
The Details That Matter
We chose a halogen-filled quartz tube. Why? Because it can take the heat—and the constant on-off cycle—without losing its punch. The tube is also specially coated to match the ink’s absorption. That means more energy goes straight into the print, and less is wasted heating up the machine frame. For the electrical connection, we went with an R7s connector. It’s a compact, two-pin design that’s proven itself. It makes the lamp a simple, drop-in replacement and keeps the hardware at the end of the line nice and small.
What It Feels Like on the Floor
Here’s the reality: you get a high-output drying step in a much smaller package. We’re talking up to 40% less floor space taken up. The module slides right into your existing line, which cuts down on conveyor length and makes the safety guards simpler. But there’s one thing to keep in mind. With 2500W packed into a tight space, the cooling system has to be right. It needs to be properly sized to keep everything—and everyone—safe.
Perfect for Glass Mosaic and Screen Printing
This drying lamp was born for glass mosaic and screen-printed glass. The kind of work where the ink has to set instantly, without smudging. The focused infrared beam hits the wet ink first, leaving the glass itself cooler. That helps you avoid warping or stressing the material.
The Bottom Line for You
If you’re trying to claw back floor space in your drying stage without losing output, this custom infrared unit is a direct solution. It’s built for the real-world geometry and electrical limits of a production glass line, and it’s a quick install. Just make sure your cooling and voltage are lined up with the spec.