How to replace Sidel IR lamp

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Getting Your IR Lamps Right for Sidel Blow Molders

If you’re swapping out IR lamps in a Sidel machine, you already know it’s not as simple as just grabbing any part with the right number. It’s a balancing act. You need the plastic to soften perfectly—not too little, or the bottle won’t form, and definitely not too much, or you’re just burning your preforms. We built our lamps to be simple, drop-in replacements that work with about 95% of the gear out there. We do that by obsessing over the three things that actually matter: the power draw, the size, and the wavelength. The nitty-gritty on power and fit Most Sidel setups use high-voltage circuits to keep the heat consistent across those long tubes. We match the OEM voltage and wattage exactly—usually 230V or 400V, depending on what your power rail is doing. Why? Because if the voltage is off, your lamps will either burn out way too fast or leave you with uneven heating. To make your life easier, we use standard R7s or Sk15 connectors. You just plug them in. No rewiring, no modifying sockets, no headaches. The secret is in the glass We use high-purity quartz for the housing. It has to be quartz because these things go through brutal thermal shocks every time they cycle. But the real magic is the coating. We apply a specific layer to the tube that shifts the infrared emission. Instead of wasting heat by warming up the air around the machine, the energy goes straight into the PET. It’s much more efficient. A quick reality check for the shop floor These lamps put out a massive amount of heat. That means your cycle times drop and your output goes up. But here’s the catch: you’ve got to keep your cooling fans and reflectors spotless. If your reflectors get pitted or oxidized, that heat has nowhere to go, so it bounces right back into the lamp. That’s a shortcut to a dead tube. Keep the optics clean. Your lamps will last longer, and your bottles will look better.

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How to replace Sidel IR lamp

Getting Your IR Lamps Right for Sidel Blow Molders