• A fabricator of decorative construction panels needed a way to dry water-based paint onto the MDF panels. A fast medium wave infrared system from Heraeus Noblelight met their requirements. The system saves energy because IR power is switched on and off as needed. The system was seamlessly integrated into the produciton line. And targeted infrared heat meant that the temeprature of the wood itself did not rise any more than was necessary.

• A pallet manufacturer set up a new production system, and needed a way to dry water-based paint. KR85 modules from Heraeus Noblelight provided short drying times, and were installed to oscillate left and right to provide uniform heating.

• A manufacturer of stone/concrete plates uses Heraeus Noblelight fast medium wave infrared technology to dry water-based coating on the plates. This system replaced a hot air circulation oven. The Heraeus solution reduced drying time to 3 minutes, allowed odubling of conveyor speed, and reduced power consumption.

• A manufacturer of PVC flooring products applies lacquers and seal coats to its products. They had been using solvet-based lacquers and letting them air dry. High VOCs and long wait times were unacceptable, so they replaced their process with water-based UV lacquers, and dried the coating with carbon infrared modules from Heraeus Noblelight. The new closed-loop system allows quick response to changes in line speed.

Explore this site for application solutions employing infrared technology. Heraeus offers complete systems using infrared technology; we can design a system to meet your specific, unique and demanding needs.