http://glass-ir-heat.com/en/tags/finishing/ Recent content in Finishing on Glass Infrared Heating Systems Hugo en-us Thu, 16 Jul 2026 03:07:03 +0800 http://glass-ir-heat.com/en/posts/oven-lamp-for-glass-finishing/ Thu, 16 Jul 2026 03:07:03 +0800 http://glass-ir-heat.com/en/posts/oven-lamp-for-glass-finishing/ <p><img src="http://glass-ir-heat.com/images/12a43a2bfd97591d57dbb6bdd2a59e5e.png" alt="Oven lamp for glass finishing"></p> <h1 id="getting-your-wide-format-low-e-glass-heating-just-right">Getting Your Wide-Format Low-E Glass Heating Just Right</h1> <p>If you&rsquo;re working with Low-E glass and your production line is wider than 3 meters, you&rsquo;ve probably noticed a frustrating problem: cold spots. Standard, off-the-shelf lamps just can&rsquo;t keep up. You end up with a thermal profile that looks more like a rollercoaster than a flat line. That&rsquo;s where we come in. We build custom infrared heating units specifically for those massive heating tunnels, making sure the heat is actually where it needs to be.</p> http://glass-ir-heat.com/en/posts/infrared-heating-for-glass-finishing/ Sun, 05 Jul 2026 14:34:58 +0800 http://glass-ir-heat.com/en/posts/infrared-heating-for-glass-finishing/ <p><img src="http://glass-ir-heat.com/images/12a43a2bfd97591d57dbb6bdd2a59e5e.png" alt="Infrared heating for glass finishing"></p> <h2 id="introduction">Introduction</h2> <p>We built this custom infrared heater and dryer for one reason: glass finishing lines. We wanted to give you a unit that’s fully integrated, saves you space, and dries ink on screen-printed glass in a flash—without taking over your whole floor.</p> <h2 id="power-voltage-and-size-the-real-deal">Power, Voltage, and Size: The Real Deal</h2> <p>With infrared drying on glass, it all comes down to power density. We engineered the system to hit high temps fast, so the ink sets quickly without the glass absorbing extra heat. To get that energy where it needs to go, we run at high voltage (like 400V). That keeps the current lower, which means smaller wires, less voltage drop, and wiring that’s easier to manage in cramped cabinets. Space was a big priority, so we packed the heater into one neat block. The radiator, reflector, lamp, and controls all live together in a single footprint. That’s how we cut the space by about 40% compared to spread-out convection ovens and separate preheat stages. One thing to keep in mind: concentrated heat is powerful, so the cooling and exhaust routes on your machine need planning up front. Do that, and you avoid hot spots and parts running too hot.</p>