Sidel Series 2 infrared radiator

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 06:25:05 +0800

On the blow molding line, uneven preform heating doesn’t hide. You see it right away—thin spots, crystallization, weight that’s off spec. When the heating tunnel isn’t doing its job, you end up chasing scrap and micro-stoppages instead of protecting cycle time. The Sidel Series 2 infrared radiator is built to put repeatable heat control back in your hands on Sidel blow molders. We built the Series 2 as a direct-fit infrared emitter for Sidel machines, with 1:1 parameters that match the OEM heating zone requirements. The quartz tube runs on a defined voltage and wattage, delivering stable short-wave output that heats preforms quickly and evenly across the tunnel. The R7s connector and standardized dimensions mean it drops straight into the existing lamp holders—no bracket mods, no rewiring the heating bank. Here is the payoff: faster temperature recovery, tighter distribution, and fewer hot/cold bands that create stretch and blow defects. That means more consistent bottles, fewer rejects, and less scrap. Energy stays disciplined because the emitter heats on demand and cools predictably, avoiding the idle losses you get with older heater designs. Compatibility is the part you can actually count on. The Series 2 is specified for Sidel Matrix, Contiform, and HyPET blow molding platforms. If your plant runs mixed equipment, you can standardize on one lamp family across multiple Sidel lines—fewer spares to stock, and less downtime when you change over. Installation note: confirm lamp orientation and reflector alignment for your specific heating module. Infrared output is directional—misalignment can drift the hot zone and drive variability. Also, keep the emitter surface clean and free of film buildup; even small deposits scatter heat and change the heating profile. Plan replacements during scheduled maintenance windows so the heating curve stays stable shift after shift.

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Sidel Series 2 infrared radiator