Gallium Iodide Lamp for Glass Print: Power, Precision, and Reliability
We built this gallium iodide lamp for one reason: to cure glass prints like a champ. It blasts focused infrared energy right where you need it—onto the ink and coatings—without turning your whole workspace into a sauna.
Let’s talk power.
This thing runs at 400V and 2500W. It runs hot because that’s what it takes to get the heat density you need for fast, clean curing. The 300mm tube gives you a tight thermal footprint that lines up with standard print zones. That gives you serious watt-per-inch output. But here’s the thing: your machine’s cooling and electrical supply have to be up to the job. On startup, it pulls a heavy surge, so make sure your wiring and contactors are sized right. No cutting corners.
Built to take the heat.
The gallium iodide chemistry keeps the filament steady, even under heavy load. That means consistent output shift after shift. The quartz envelope? Chosen because it handles high temps and lets that IR energy through cleanly. And the R7s connector is simple, solid, and quick to lock in. It stays tight even as things heat up, cool down, and heat up again. We also coat the tube to spread the heat evenly, so you don’t get hot spots that can crack glass or ruin print quality.
On the floor, where it matters.
Swap it in and it works like a direct replacement for standard halogen IR units on glass printing lines. It cures faster, holds its temperature steady, and cuts down on scrap from ink that didn’t set right. It’s tough enough for continuous duty, but it asks for a little respect. Keep the airflow steady, keep the lens clean, and make sure the voltage matches the lamp. Do those simple things, and your line keeps moving—without surprise stoppages.