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New brand fostoria modular infared heater
Fostoria Modular Infared Heater
Process Heating Equipment for Industrial Applications
Sections with a reflector integral to the heat source disperse infrared energy across a 180 degree pattern.
Sections with a parabolic reflector (fig. 2), deliver infrared energy across a 130 degree pattern with the reflected
infrared in a tighter 65 degree pattern. More energy can be delivered to the product with the parabolic shape.
match the power density of the equipment (watts per square inch) to the application.
Sections are offered in three different widths: 5 ", 11" and 16 ". The 11" wide sections can be purchased with one
11" reflector or two 5 " wide reflectors. The 16 " wide section can be purchased with one 16 " reflector or three
A variety of lengths are offered: 11", 16", 22", 31", 44", 55", and 66".
These length are available in all section widths.
900 series sections are designed so they can be bolted together side by side or end to end. This makes the
fabrication of large heat banks possible.
Parabolic reflectors are formed from gold anodized aluminum. These reflectors are approximately 85% efficient when new.
A normal maintenance schedule using non-abrasive liquid cleaners will keep the reflectors at a high degree of
For high temperature applications, gold porcelain reflectors (24K gold fired onto a porcelain coated steel
Quartz lamps, quartz tubes, and metal sheath rods can be used in the 900 series modular sections.
900 series modular sections use a sturdy ceramic SO9 socket. The socket provides an easy positive means for
connecting the heat source leads.
Heat sources can be wired in series, parallel or in any combination to suit process and control requirements.
Electricity is the energy of choice for many industrial infrared applications. There are many reasons for its
popularity, such as: installation cost, controllability, ability to produce high temperatures quickly, and it is
a clean form of heat. Electric infrared emitters provide flexibility in producing
the desired wavelength for a particular application. Fostoria offers a wide selection of electric infrared heat
sources to meet the various requirements of industrial applications. Each of the different types of heat sources
has particular characteristics which determine the suitability of the heat source for a particular application.
For most applications, it is sufficient to know that short wavelength, tungsten filament sources (quartz lamps)
provide high radiant efficiency, deep penetration and a fast rate of response. Medium and longer wavelength
nickel chrome filament sources (quartz tubes and metal rods) are less radiant efficient, but are more rugged,
less expensive, and in some cases provide the best wave length for the application.
For further information about this product please visit Fostoria's website:
http:// /PDFrepository/PHOspecifics/ModularInfraredFixtures.pdf
