Five things you should know about infrared and UV for plastic processing

This webinar is available in German only.

Whether it be infrared heating or UV curing – it is quite simple. Significant efficiency can be gained with both options, but much can be lost if the processes are unsuitable for the product and material used. 

This webinar discusses key considerations for your processes and the strengths and stumbling blocks to watch out for. By understanding process requirements, infrared systems can be optimally adapted to the products and processes. The material and shape of the products have just as much influence as the possible time window or the intended space for a production step. Infrared emitters can be precisely adapted to the color, material, and other product properties, thus allowing precise doses of heat. 

The right combination of infrared radiation with hot air or UV technology often provides the exact solution required. Preheating high-gloss UV coating achieves significantly better quality, while an infrared booster before a hot-air oven saves a considerable amount of heating time. 

Experience has shown us where the possibilities and limits of infrared heating processes lie. Whether it be flat fabric webs or contours, corners, and edges; dark-colored surfaces or transparent ones; material mix, and different material thicknesses, through testing conducted in an application center provide the ability to solve even the most challenging heating processes. 

Overall, infrared systems help to save time, space, and energy. Many customers have plans to switch to alternative energies, such as photovoltaics, in their production facilities. Some have shared with us that by switching to energy-efficient infrared heat, they can now feed the electricity generated into the grid. Furthermore, switching from gas to green electricity not only saves energy but also CO2 tax.