medium wave halogen lamp

May 31, 2026

Getting to the Heart of What Makes These Lamps Tick

Let’s cut through the noise. We built these medium wave halogen lamps to pack a serious punch—serious infrared heat—into a surprisingly small package. You’ve got options on power, too. We’re talking 230V or 400V models, with power ratings that climb all the way up to 2500W. And the 300mm tube length? That keeps the heat zone tight and focused. It means you can design a smaller reflector cavity without having to tear up the whole oven layout. Plus, the medium wave output hits its stride around 1.2–2.0 microns. That’s the sweet spot for getting deep into solids and semi-transparent polymers, so you get that fast surface heating you need.

What’s Inside, and Why It Matters

The envelope is pure quartz. Why? Because it handles thermal shock like a champ and lets that infrared energy pass right through. Inside, the halogen cycle keeps the tungsten filament running clean and stable. So the lamp stays bright and consistent over its life—no dimming, no blackening. And that quartz coating? It helps fine-tune the spectral output and keeps hot spots from forming. We finish things off with R7s or Sk15 end caps. That means you can just wire it up and drop it right into your standard ceramic sockets and fixtures. No fuss, no re-engineering.

Where They Shine, and What to Keep in Mind

These lamps are your go-to when you need heat, fast. Think quick warm-up times and the kind of power control that lets you dial things in on the fly. They’re perfect for jobs like PET preform heating, thermoforming, curing adhesives, and drying. The heat is concentrated, which is great for efficiency—less energy wasted outside the target area. But here’s the thing: that also means the surrounding hardware feels more of the heat. So plan your cooling and shielding upfront. A little prep work keeps everything else from taking a beating.