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Quartz Elements from Quartz Infrared, Inc. provide medium wave infrared energy with fast heat up and cool down.
With element temperatures ranging from 1000 °F (540°C) to 2000°F (930°C) the elements
produce infrared energy in the range of 2 to 3.5 microns. Lower operating temperatures produce longer wave lengths.
Quartz Infrared offers both Clear and Satin (translucent) quartz with clear quartz radiating about 95% of the IR energy
directly, whereas satin quartz absorbs about 35% of the energy and reradiates it at a longer wavelength.
Depending on the design, our elements can reach full output in as little as 30 seconds and typically cool down to 50
percent output in under 15 seconds. The quartz element is ideal for applications where process stoppages are anticipated
or quick heat up or cool down is necessary. The elements can be turned off between production runs to save energy, and/or can
have their output controlled with inexpensive controllers for precise control.
Performance Capabilities
- Standard watt densities up to 80 W/in of heated length (32W/cm), and up to 100 W/in by request*
- Element temperatures up to 2000°F (1100°C)
Typical Applications
Many available now in our Quartz Infrared Store!
Features and Benefits
- Fast delivery (in as little as 2 days*) on all standard replacement elements means less downtime, or JIT delivery. Typical lead time is days, not weeks.
- Termination styles are available for virtually every application on the market, as well as custom terminations*
- Ceramic end caps can be bonded to the quartz tubing ends, to provide a rigid support for terminations, or un-bonded also available.
- Minimal visible light is created due to low emission in the visible spectrum. No need to shade operators eyes.
- No process contamination occurs with this clean heat source. Can be used in virtually any environment (except vacuum and volatile fumes)
- Direct Radiation means little energy is wasted heating the surrounding area. Your target material absorbs the energy directly>
Technical Data
Typical Tipped Cap Style
Typical Flat Cap Style
Physical Specifications:
Outside diameter (nominal/actual):
- 3/8 inch/0.394 inch (10 mm)
- 1/2 inch/0.472 inch (12 mm)
- 5/8 inch/0.630 inch (16 mm)
Ceramic end caps (Flat Caps):
- 3/8 inch tube: 11/16 inch dia. X 1/2 inch long (17 X 13 mm)
- 1/2 inch tube: 3/4 inch dia. X 1/2 inch long (19 X 13 mm)
- 5/8 inch tube: 7/8 inch dia. X 1/2 inch long (22 X 13 mm)
- Numerous tipped caps of varying sizes. Follow this link for additional details: Standard End Caps
Available lengths:
- 3/8 inch tube: 4 inches to 60 inches (100 mm to 1524 mm)
- 1/2 and 5/8 inch tubes: 4 inches to 102 inches (100mm to 2590mm), longer by special request
Length tolerances:
- Tube+Ceramic: ±.050 inch (1.25 mm)
- Heated length: ± 1/4 inch (6.3 mm)
Cold Ends:
'1 inch (25 mm) standard
Terminations:
Screw terminal:
- 3/8 inch tubes: 6-32 thread x ½ inch
- 1/2 inch tubes: 8-32 thread x ½ inch
- 5/8 inch tube: 10-32 thread x ½ inch
- Other lengths available
Other Terminations:
- Lead wires
- Buss wire
- Bushing (7/16 dia)
- Socket Pin
Electrical Specifications:
Resistance/Wattage tolerance:
+/- 5 percent
Maximum amperage:
20A
Maximum volts:
600 volts, but varies by element length, Contact us for specifics
* Contact us for further details on:
- fast delivery
- custom terminations, including custom ceramics
- Higher watt density
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