Introduction
We built the SK15 carbon fiber infrared heating lamp for industrial heating jobs where you need fast, focused heat and a footprint that fits tight spaces. This is not a general-purpose lamp. It is a compact, high-intensity radiant heat source engineered for applications that demand repeatable temperature control, quick warm-up, and reliable operation in a production environment.
Technical Deep-Dive: Power, Voltage, and Dimensions
The core of this lamp is the carbon fiber heating element paired with a shortwave infrared output profile. That combination gives you high power density in a small physical envelope. Typical SK15 configurations run at 230V or 400V, with power ratings that scale to meet your heat demand—commonly 1500W to 2500W depending on the target temperature rise and process cycle time. The tube length is typically around 300mm, which keeps the heated zone tight and controllable. Shortwave infrared delivers energy quickly into the target, which translates to short warm-up times and fast response when your setpoint changes. High voltage operation (400V) reduces current for a given power, which helps keep conductor size and connection losses manageable when you wire the lamp into existing control panels. A realistic trade-off: packing that much heat into a 300mm tube means the surrounding hardware sees higher temperatures. Your machine’s thermal management—airflow, shielding, and mounting spacing—needs to be designed to keep components and operators safe.
Material and Design: Why Carbon Fiber and the SK15 Base
Carbon fiber elements provide consistent resistance across the length of the filament, and they handle thermal cycling better than many brittle resistance wires. The element is housed in a quartz envelope, which holds the heat, transmits infrared efficiently, and resists thermal shock when you power the lamp on and off repeatedly. The SK15 base is the mechanical and electrical anchor. It is a compact, robust end-cap Design intended for straightforward, repeatable mounting in industrial equipment. The SK15 interface is engineered to carry the rated current safely and to maintain contact integrity under vibration and thermal expansion. This is the difference between a lamp that stays stable on the line and one that starts drifting after a few thousand cycles. If you are replacing older halogen or quartz-tungsten lamps, the SK15 carbon fiber unit is designed as a direct drop-in replacement in many fixtures, provided you match the voltage, wattage, and physical length.
Application and Benefits: Solving Real Process Constraints
This lamp is built for applications that need rapid, localized heating without heating the entire machine bay. Typical uses include plastic thermoforming, PET preform heating, adhesive curing, coating drying, and component preheating. The shortwave infrared output targets the surface efficiently, which helps you achieve fast line speeds with predictable temperature profiles. For engineers, the payoff is control and uptime. The carbon fiber element delivers stable output over time, reducing the drift you get with some conventional filaments. The compact size gives you flexibility in fixture design, so you can concentrate heat where you need it and avoid wasted energy. Installation is straightforward: spec the voltage and wattage to your control system, verify the mounting dimensions, wire the SK15 base to the rated terminals, and set your temperature monitoring accordingly. Plan for heat management—keep sensitive electronics and wiring at a safe distance, and provide adequate ventilation. When you size and install it correctly, the SK15 carbon fiber infrared heating lamp provides repeatable heat delivery that keeps your process running.