BGK Electric Infrared
Integrated/Customizable Systems Provide Optimum Performance
BGK design and manufacture electric infrared curing solutions. These solutions work with all conveyor types and are available in boosters, ovens or combination systems. We use infrared solutions to cure powder and liquid paints, and several other types of finishes and adhesives.
BGK offers a complete full line of electric infrared technologies, from short wave to long wave, offering a solution for every cuing need. Compact, modular designs allow for configuration flexibility, while the emitters deliver efficient, clean heat energy for any application. Offering higher production rates, lower operating costs and a high quality finish with minimal floor space.
Infrared curing technology applies radiant energy to the part surface by direct transmission from an emitter. Infrared heats what needs to be heated, not the surrounding air, taking less time and energy to do the job. Infrared can cure a variety of finishing applications, from oddly shaped objects to demanding substrates and difficult coatings, for liquid or powder.
Depending upon cure time desired, BGK offers three types of curing solutions; short wave with T3 tungsten filaments, medium wave with nickel chromium coil tubular element or ceramic long wave capabilities. Offering a variety of emitter wattages, heater sizes and voltages, only BGK can offer the right infrared product for your curing need.
Short Wavelength - T3 Emitter
For pinpoint accuracy, rapid heat-up and instantaneous cool down and infinitely adjustable power, BGK’s Short wavelength IR is your solution. Utilizing a short wave T3 tungsten filament, sealed in a quartz envelope of halogen gas, the thin filament, being of little mass, is very reactive to the voltage applied to it. The infrared heat output reacts immediately to changes in applied voltage and provides rapid response time. Offering a long life of over 5,000 hours, when used at full voltage, you can count on a quality finish, time after time.
Medium Wavelength – Tubular Element Emitter
A reliable nickel chromium resistance coil is housed in a quartz tube providing a non-vertical burn design. Providing even heat patterning, produced through the tubular shaped emitters, and dual reflector system, make the heater popular for heat sensitive substrates such as plastic components and wood products. Most effective in applications requiring surface temperatures on the 120°F to 325° F(49° to 163°C) range.
Medium Wavelength – Coil Emitter
Unique sheathed tubular element, with nickel chromium resistance coil, packed in magnesium oxide, is engineered to ensure consistent temperatures and optimum radiant heat transfer efficiencies. Ideal for applications with complex geometric part profiles and temperature requirements of 250° F to 450° F (121° to 232° C), Versatile yet affordable.
Long Wavelength – Cone Emitter
Utilizes a high-grade chromium wire, that is helically wrapped around a ceramic cone-shaped core, and encased in a high-mass, hardened slurry, creating a durable, efficient long wave emitter. The ceramic cone’s modular and sturdy design allows the heater to be configured into virtually any pattern. The even heating pattern produced by the con-shaped emitter, and parabolic reflector, makes this heater most popular for heat sensitive substrates such as wood and plastic. The perfect choice for applications requiring temperatures of 300° F (149° C) and below.
| Infrared Type | Source Temperature | Peak Wavelength | Response Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short Wave | Up to 4000°F (2200°C) | 1.2 um | <1 second |
| Medium Wave | Up to 1800°F (980°C) | 2.3 um | 60 seconds |
| Long Wave | Up to 1000°F (540°C) | 3-5 um | 5 minutes |
