halogen heating lamps for printing

May 31, 2026

Let’s talk about halogen heating lamps for printing. These aren’t the gentle, warm-glow kind. They’re built for one thing:instant, intense heat. On a press line, you need to dry ink and heat the substrate fast. It’s all about speed and control, not a slow, gradual warmth.

Here’s the thing about how they’re built.

We spec them with shortwave halogen elements because they get hot—fast. And just as quickly, you can dial the power up or down. They’re rated at 400V, which is a big deal on long press lines. It keeps the voltage steady and the current lower than a 230V setup at the same wattage. You’re looking at 1500W to 2500W, packed into a tube that’s only about 300mm long. So you get serious power in a tight space.

The design is straightforward, and that’s the point.

The quartz envelope can take the extreme heat and handles the shock of heating and cooling without cracking. Inside, the halogen gas keeps the filament clean, so the output stays bright and stable over time. There’s also an internal reflective coating that pushes the infrared energy forward. More heat hits the substrate, less is wasted sideways. And the R7s two-pin connector? Simple. It makes wiring quick and gives you a solid, reliable connection for that heavy current.

On the press, you feel the difference.

When the line runs, the lamp hits the web with heat instantly. When the line stops, it cuts power clean. No lingering heat. No waiting around to warm back up. That speed comes with a trade-off, though. It’s high heat density, so your machine needs to manage it. Proper cooling and shielding are a must to protect nearby parts. But for us, it’s the kind of heat source you can drop in and count on. It helps you keep press speeds up without having to overhaul the whole system.