Electric IR Curing Ovens

Total Finishing Solutions Halogen IR Curing Technology

Halogen IR Ovens- Available in Portable, Closed Batch, and Open Tunnels configurations.

The Halogen element is the most energy-efficient heat source available. It reaches full operating temperature in one second and can be used in any type of drying or forming process. Used in HalCon tunnels, they can operate in both medium-wave heat and short-wave heat and are also used to generate convection heat. These tunnels use 50% less power to operate than a gas system and are environmentally friendly with zero carbon emissions. From the manufacturing perspective, they reduce cure times which allows for higher productivity, reduce the amount of floor space needed for better facility utilization, reduce heat in the factory for a much better employee working environment, and are safer than any gas system in that the element is sealed and does not need oxygen to operate.

The TFS-HalCon tunnel uses a PLC for all tunnel operations. It has the ability to communicate with our optional PowerCarts to operate the heating program best suited for the product the PowerCart is carrying.

The TFS-HalCon tunnel can also be used with new water-based UV coatings to speed up the curing process. These UV coatings are green-certified, environmentally friendly, and offer the highest durability of any coating.

Dry your paint in minutes!

Watch how our Total Finishing Solutions TFS-HalCon (Halogen IR and Convection) Ovens force cure paint in minutes!

Key Facts:

- Combines Halogen (Short-wave and Medium Wave) and Convection Curing

- Uses 50% Less Power Than Gas System

- Small Factory Footprint

- Converts 95% of Energy into Short Wave Infrared.

- HalCon Tunnel Communicates can with PowerCarts

- Cures parts in 50% less (minimum) time than any Convection oven!

- Works with any solvent to water-based coatings

Electric Halogen vs Gas IR Ovens

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Warm Up: 20 Mins 0 Mins

Employee Breaks: Stays On Off

Part Activation: Stays On Sensor Activated

Line Stops: Stays On OFF/ON in 1 second

Wavelength: 2-4 Microns 2.6 Microns/ 1.1 Microns

Wave Type: Medium Wave Medium and Short Wave

Heat Rise: ~60F - 200F = 20 Minutes. ~60F - 200F = 1 Minute

Controls: % Timer, Pulse +/- 20F. Sensor Multiple per zone +/- 2F

Efficiency: 75% Energy Converted 92% Energy Converted

Emitter Cost and Life: $400 - 4 years $120/lamp - 6000-8000 Hours

Curing Coatings: Cures from surface down Cures from the Substrate Up.

WB coatings: Traps water in surface - Penetrates Paint & Vaporizes Water

Curing Powder for MDF: 2:30 to 260F 1 minute to 260F

Emitter Position: Parallel with Parts. Parallel or 45 Deg. horizontal/vertical

Interior Walls: Galvanized Aluminum Highly reflective aluminum.

*Reflects all IR rays back to part.

*Cool during operation.

Emissions: Carbon release Zero carbon release

CODE QUESTIONS?

Check out this guide to CODES from TFS

We at Total Finishing Solutions, LLC understand that the design and implementation of your spray booth can be an extremely challenging and confusing process. It is our goal to provide you with important information to help that process go as smoothly as possible. Although designing the perfect spray booth is very important, designing the booth and complying with all the federal and local safety codes are the most important steps in ensuring the long and continued success, productivity and efficiency of your spray application. We believe that keeping all these codes in mind during the design phase is the only way to prevent any complications down the road.

For this reason, we have provided a summary of important safety code sections of NFPA 33, so that you can better understand the regulatory impact of designing the perfect spray booth for you. The liability to your business for violation can be far-reaching. The Fabricator can’t be too cavalier about these codes and standards.

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