The curing station needed to be portable so it could easily be moved from place to place within different airplanes.
Speed
The service center needed a fast method of completing the cure to remain profitable.
Size
The curing station needed to be able to apply heat in small, restricted areas.
Solution
Heat
Two Model 5194-04 Infrared Line Heaters were used to heat the adhesive and effect the cure.
Instant On/Off
The quartz lamps in the Infrared Line Heaters heated up and cooled down instantly in response to power changes.
System Integration
The heaters were mounted in a V-shaped, hand-held fixture. The fixture was attached to a transportable cabinet that contained power control and cooling systems for the heaters.
Benefits
Portability
By integrating the Infrared Line Heaters with transportable power control and cooling systems, the service center was easily able to move the curing station between and within airplanes.
Responsive Heat Source
The design of the Infrared Line Heaters, combined with the instant on/off capability of the lamps, cured the adhesive virtually instantly.
Compact Size
The compact size of the Infrared Line Heaters (7.5 by 4.5 inches [190 by 114 mm] each), enabled the service center to use the curing station in small, restricted areas.
Safe Heat Source
The instant on/off capability of the lamps ensured safe operation and transportation of the curing
