Different types of infrared waves for different uses |
Wave type |
Wave length |
Applications |
|---|---|---|
Long wave |
3-5 microns |
Heating very thin layers |
Medium wave |
2,3 - 3-4 microns |
Curing paint, glue, heating plastic materials. |
Fast medium wave |
approx. 1,6 microns |
PVS fusion (cutting of safety glass), water extraction, embossing, vulcanisation |
Short wave |
approx. 1.2 microns |
Drying paper, printing ink, blow molding (PET), PVB fusion (cutting of safety glass), glue activation, ennobling. |
Halogen |
approx. 1.0 microns |
Reprography, photocopiers, blow molding (PET) |