Shortwave Quartz Halogen Infrared Lamp 450mm 230v 500w for Injection Machines

July 10, 2026

Getting Your Injection Machine Up to Temp (Without the Headache)

Let’s talk about these 450mm shortwave quartz halogen lamps. If you’re working with plastic injection or PET processing, you know the struggle of waiting for things to heat up. We designed these specifically to give you that immediate blast of thermal energy so you aren’t standing around wasting time. At 230V and 500W, we’ve found the sweet spot. It’s enough power to get the job done, but not so much that you’re burning through filaments every other week. It’s all about balance. Why shortwave? Here’s the thing: shortwave IR doesn’t just sit on the surface. It actually sinks into the polymers. That means your ramp-up time is way faster than what you’d get with medium or longwave options. Since we’ve tuned the 500W output across that 450mm length, you get a steady, controlled heat. You don’t have to worry about those annoying hot spots that can ruin your resins. Just a heads-up, though—these things react fast. Make sure your PID controllers are dialed in, or you might find your temperatures overshooting the mark. The build quality We use high-purity quartz because, frankly, it’s the only thing that can handle the shock of being flipped on and off all day without cracking. Inside, there’s a halogen cycle happening. It basically cleans the tube from the inside out by pushing evaporated tungsten back onto the filament. It’s a neat little process that keeps your light output steady for thousands of hours. Plus, we used standard industrial connectors, so you can just pop them into your existing heater banks and get back to work. Real-world use If you’re tired of old-school band heaters, these are a great alternative. Since they don’t actually touch the material, you aren’t soaking your entire machine frame in heat. That’s a win for your cooling system. And because it’s radiation, there’s no “air gap lag.” The heat is just there. One last piece of advice:be careful with your hands. Quartz is a bit temperamental. If you touch the tube with oily fingers or leave a smudge during installation, that spot becomes a weak point. Once it heats up, the glass stresses and pops. Do yourself a favor—wear gloves when you’re wiring them up.