The existing convection heating tunnel did not consistently result in the adhesive being cured by the time the light bulbs were packaged.
Excessive Scrap
Using the convection heating tunnel, the manufacturer was experiencing a 12 percent scrap rate.
New Bulb Handling System
The installation of a new handling system for the light bulbs incorporated a turntable and did not physically work well with the structure of the existing convection heating tunnel.
Solution
Heat
Two Model 4085 Infrared Spot Heaters were installed on the new bulb handling system to cure the adhesive.
Benefits
Faster Curing Time
The Infrared Spot Heaters consistently resulted in the adhesive being cured by the time the light bulbs were packaged.
Reduced Scrap
The consistent curing of the adhesive reduced the manufacturer’s scrap rate to less than two percent.
Cost Effective
Installing the Infrared Spot Heaters was a cost-effective way for the manufacturer to replace the inefficient convection heating tunnel.
Regained Floor Space
The manufacturer regained the 35 feet (10.7 meters) of floor space previously consumed by the convection heating tunnel.
