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Heraeus Noblelight, Inc. - Infrared Heating for Automotive Applications

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Automotive Infrared heating Systems from Heraeus Noblelight, Inc.

Motor vehicles need fast, precise and accessible heat for many different processing operations during their manufacture. Infrared Heating Systems from Heraeus Noblelight can carry out these heating operations efficiently and exactly matched to the product and process.

Infrared heaters dry the paint on bodywork, as everyone knows, but that is only one of the countless applications of infrared heat in the manufacture of motor vehicles. From the forming of internal cladding components to the welding of windshield washer fluid containers, there is scarcely a component which does not come into contact with infrared radiation at least once on the long path from single part to finished car. Therefore, it is important to choose the right emitter, optimally matched to the absorption characteristics of the material, and perfectly matched to the product and process in terms of power, length and shape.

Infrared heaters from Heraeus Noblelight can be built in lengths up to 6.5m - suitable for all conventional component conveyor widths. Complicated work pieces are heated with emitters, which are arranged three dimensionally or are profiled to the required shape.

  • Classical straight, medium wave or short wave IR heaters can be used to heat foil strips before an embossing roller is applied to produce a grainy surface or some other surface effect. Embossed plastics are often used as internal cladding in cars.
  • Carbon medium wave infrared heaters, with very fast response times, are used to activate adhesives on surfaces such as sun visors. The infrared lamps are controlled by temperature sensors and are switched on for only as long as heat is required.
  • Contour-matched short wave heaters activate adhesive on the edges of internal cladding parts before these are bent into position.
  • Particularly small infrared heaters can be arranged three dimensionally to correspond with complicated surfaces. In this way, for example, roof linings and parcel shelfs can be homogeneously heated to allow fabric to be laminated.
  • Door cladding, dashboards and other internal components are riveted to the substructure. To do this, plastic pins are heated and pressed onto a counter piece on the sub structure by means of a stamp. Specially shaped IR heaters, of ring- or spiral-shape, allow the targeted heating of the smallest plastic pins, without heating the complete car door, quickly, without contact and without noise.
  • Liquid containers, whether for windshield washer fluid or brake fluid, and filter and lamp housings are generally made in two halves which are joined together. Straight or contoured, short wave infrared eheaters melt the edges of the individual plastic components in seconds, without contact. By then pressing them together, a complete welded container is produced.
  • The A-B-C-D columns of motor vehicles are often set up in such a way that a carpet is laid in a steel mould and the carpet back sprayed with plastic. The fabric surface on the visible front side of the carpet is affected by heat and pressure during this process and must be restored. Conventional methods use steam and brushes but infrared can regenerate the surface without contact.

Heraeus Noblelight offers a complete range of custom-built IR heaters, designed to provide optimum results in terms of the product and process, not just for the automotive sector but for heating operations throughout industry. Our web site at www.noblelight.net is filled with photo examples of Heraeus infrared lamps in automotive applications.

For more details on Automotive applications for Heraeus heaters, click here.

For a page filled with photo examples of Heraeus IR in automotive applications, click here.

HERAEUS OFFERS COMPLETE INFRARED TECHNOLOGY

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Infrared heaters are completely produced by Heraeus, from processing of the raw crystalline quartz to final assembly of the heater. Infrared modules and complete infrared systems are built to customer specifications. Control systems for modules and systems are designed in-house. A technical center for investigating infrared applications is available. Heraeus has many years of experience providing solutions for hundreds of applications. Comprehensive solutions and customer service are the foundation of our business.

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A number of key applications for Industrial Infrared Ovens include (CLICK on the applications to learn more about the uses and products on Heraeus's website):

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INFRARED HEATERS AND THEIR PROPERTIES - Come to the experts!

Short Wave, Twin Tube Emitters are comparable in spectrum to, and slightly longer in wavelength than halogen infrared lamps.

Fast Response, Medium Wave IR heaters are twin tube heaters with a spectrum between short wave and standard medium wave infrared heaters.

Carbon IR heaters use a carbon ribbon as the heating element.

Medium Wave IR heaters distinguish themselves by being highly efficient and stable while having a long operating life.

Infrared heaters for Targeted Heat are designed to heat small components, part surfaces or curved surfaces.

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