OSHA/environmental issues forced the manufacturer to look for an alternative to heating the window caulking with a convection gas system.
Solution
Heat
A Model 5194-05 Infrared Line Heater was used to preheat the caulking to 105F (41C).
Power Control
A Model 5620 Phase Angle SCR Power Controller controlled the power to the heater.
Instant On/Off
The quartz lamp in the Infrared Line Heater heated up and cooled down instantly in response to power changes.
Benefits
Environmentally Safe
The Infrared Line Heater provided the manufacturer with an environmentally safe method of heating the caulking.
Responsive Heat Source
The design of the Infrared Line Heaters, combined with the instant on/off capability of the lamps, allowed the manufacturer to start and stop the heating process as required by the production line.
