heat lamp food carbon fiber heated

heat lamp food carbon fiber heated

Carbon Fiber Infrared Heat Lamps: The Workhorses Built for Food Processing

Here’s the thing about food processing lines: you need heat that’s on your side. Heat that shows up the second you need it, and does exactly what you ask, without a fuss. That’s exactly what we built these carbon fiber infrared heat lamps for. They’re all about delivering instant, focused heat—perfect for browning, searing, and keeping your product at the ideal holding temperature, right where you need it.

What Makes Them Tick

At the heart of these lamps is a high-output carbon fiber element. It’s designed to respond in a flash. Seriously, it gets up to temperature almost the moment you flip the switch. Most units run at 2500W to 3000W, pulling power from a 400V supply. That high-voltage setup keeps the current lower on the line, which means less voltage drop. So you can run longer cables without having to oversize the wiring. Practical, right?

Built to Handle the Grind

The carbon fiber filament sits inside a quartz envelope, tough enough to handle the shock of rapid temperature changes and the harsh reality of washdowns. The quartz is often coated to focus the energy right into the infrared band—the sweet spot where food absorbs heat most efficiently. And the lamp ends in an R7s double-ended connector. That gives you a solid, two-point mount that slides right in as a direct replacement for what you’re already using. No complicated retrofits.

Real-World Performance

In a food processing line, the carbon fiber element heats up in seconds. That gives your operators immediate control, so they can react and adjust on the fly. The tuned infrared output penetrates the surface quickly, giving you a great sear and color without overcooking what’s inside. Now, because it’s such concentrated heat, you’ll want to make sure the surrounding equipment has enough cooling and shielding to keep ambient heat in check. Bottom line? It’s a simple, rugged solution that shows up every day and gets the job done. No drama, just dependable heat.