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Quartz Infrared Heating Elements

Quartz infrared heating elements provide fast, contactless, and energy-efficient heating for industrial processes. As a direct manufacturer, we design and produce custom quartz infrared solutions ensuring precise thermal control, uniform radiation, and reliable long-term performance.

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Quartz Infrared Heating Elements

Quartz infrared heating elements deliver high-intensity, contactless heat transfer with extremely fast response times, making them ideal for industrial processes that require precise and repeatable thermal control. Manufactured using high-purity quartz tubes and optimized filament technologies, these heaters provide uniform radiant output and excellent energy efficiency across a wide range of operating temperatures.

As a direct manufacturer of quartz infrared heating elements, we design and produce custom-engineered solutions tailored to your exact process requirements. Our in-house engineering and production capabilities allow full control over geometry, power density, wavelength range, and electrical configuration, ensuring consistent quality and long-term operational reliability.

Quartz infrared heaters are widely applied in drying, curing, thermoforming, preheating, shrink packaging, coating processes, and advanced material processing, where rapid heat-up, precise targeting, and minimal thermal inertia are critical.

A versatile and widely used radiant solution, infrared quartz heating elements deliver instant, contactless heat exactly where it is required across a broad range of industrial process applications. As a manufacturer, we design and produce quartz infrared heaters optimized for fast thermal response and precise zone-controlled heating.

Quartz elements reach operating temperature within seconds—significantly faster than ceramic infrared heaters—making them highly efficient for processes with rapid start–stop cycles or long idle periods. They are particularly effective in applications such as plastic thermoforming, curing, drying, and preheating, where immediate and controlled radiant heat is essential.

Our quartz infrared heaters operate at temperatures of up to 750 °C (1380 °F) and emit wavelengths in the 1.5–8 micron spectrum, slightly shorter than ceramic infrared elements for enhanced surface absorption. In addition to standard 230 V configurations, we also manufacture 380 V models and custom-engineered solutions, with tailored wattages, dimensions, and electrical specifications to meet specific industrial requirements.

High-performance quartz infrared heating elements designed for industrial heating processes in Europe. Custom sizes, multiple power options, rapid heat response and durable design.
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Additional Features of Caldor Quartz Infrared Elements

Quartz infrared elements reach operating temperature within seconds, enabling rapid thermal cycling and highly efficient process control, especially in start-stop production environments.

Operating in the 1.5 – 8 micron wavelength range, Caldor quartz elements provide excellent surface absorption and uniform radiant heat transfer.

Designed for continuous operation up to 750 °C (1380 °F), ensuring stable performance in demanding industrial applications.

Manufactured as standard for 230 V systems, with availability of 380 V and fully custom voltage and wattage solutions upon request.

High-purity quartz tubes combined with premium resistance wire ensure long service life, consistent radiation output, and mechanical reliability.

Available in multiple geometries and mounting options, allowing easy integration into new or existing infrared heating systems.

As a direct manufacturer, Caldor provides application-specific design support, enabling tailor-made quartz infrared solutions optimized for each production process.


Quartz Infrared Applications & Technology Overview

  • Annealing – Controlled and uniform heat treatment for metals and engineered materials
  • Preheating & Localized Heating – Rapid surface heating to prepare components for downstream processes
  • Drying & Curing – Efficient radiant heating for painting, coating, printing, and finishing operations
  • Laminating & Composite Forming – Precise thermal control for multilayer and composite materials
  • Conveyor Heating Systems – Quartz infrared solutions integrated into continuous production lines
  • R&D and Prototyping – Flexible heating systems for testing, trials, and product development
  • Automotive manufacturing and components
  • Aerospace and defence applications
  • Construction and building materials
  • Food packaging and processing equipment
  • Consumer electronics and household appliances
  • Glass, ceramics, and advanced materials
  • Textiles and technical fabrics

Quartz infrared technology transfers radiant energy directly into the material surface, minimizing heat losses to surrounding air and machine structures. This results in:

  • Extremely fast heat-up and response times
  • High energy efficiency and reduced operating costs
  • Clean, combustion-free heating processes
  • Improved temperature control and process repeatability
  • Lower overall energy consumption

These advantages make quartz infrared heating a preferred technology for modern, sustainable, and high-performance industrial manufacturing.

Quartz Infrared Elements

Quartz infrared elements are engineered for fast-response, zone-controlled industrial heating applications. Standard geometries are available alongside fully customized designs, with flexible electrical and mechanical configurations to match specific process and machine requirements.

Full quartz elements are designed for high radiant output and uniform heat distribution over larger surface areas. They are commonly used in thermoforming, drying, curing, and conveyor-based heating systems.

  • Typical power range: 250 – 1000 W (custom power available)
  • Infrared wavelength: approx. 1.5 – 8 microns
  • Operating temperature: up to 750 °C
  • Electrical options: 230 V standard, 380 V and custom voltages available
  • Design: Quartz tube construction with high-quality resistance wire
  • Installation: Optimized for reflector systems and modular heater panels

Half quartz elements provide compact radiant heating for segmented zones where precise temperature control and fast thermal response are required.

  • Typical power range: 200 – 500 W
  • Infrared wavelength: approx. 1.5 – 8 microns
  • Electrical options: 230 V, 380 V, and custom configurations
  • Application focus: Zoned heating, edge heating, compact layouts
  • Benefit: Rapid heat-up and accurate process control

Quarter quartz elements are designed for high-density zoning and localized heating. They allow flexible layout design known for modular infrared systems.

  • Typical power range: 125 – 250 W
  • Infrared wavelength: approx. 1.5 – 8 microns
  • Electrical options: Standard and custom voltages available
  • Use cases: Edge zones, precision heating, prototype systems

Square quartz elements are intended for area heating applications where uniform radiant coverage is critical. Their geometry supports balanced thermal distribution across flat surfaces.

  • Typical power range: 250 – 1000 W
  • Infrared wavelength: approx. 1.5 – 8 microns
  • Electrical options: 230 V, 380 V, and custom voltages
  • Applications: Thermoforming panels, surface heating systems

Pillared full quartz elements incorporate ceramic pillar supports, allowing stable mounting in fixed infrared panel assemblies.

  • Typical power range: 250 – 1000 W
  • Infrared wavelength: approx. 1.5 – 8 microns
  • Electrical options: 230 V, 380 V, and custom configurations
  • Mounting: Pillar-supported for structured panel layouts

This variant includes optimized lead positioning to simplify wiring, reduce installation time, and improve accessibility during maintenance.

  • Typical power range: 250 – 1000 W
  • Electrical options: Standard and custom voltage solutions
  • Lead options: Ceramic-insulated leads, custom lengths available
  • Application: Infrared panels requiring efficient cable routing

Pillared half quartz elements are designed for compact infrared panels where pillar mounting is required in combination with segmented heating zones.

  • Typical power range: 200 – 500 W
  • Infrared wavelength: approx. 1.5 – 8 microns
  • Electrical options: 230 V, 380 V, and custom voltages
  • Use cases: Modular panels, controlled zone heating

Quartz Infrared Elements – Dimensional Comparison Table

Element Type Abbreviation Length (mm) Width (mm) Height / Depth (mm) Mounting Style Typical Power Range
Full Quartz Element FQE 247 62.5 22.5 Flat / Panel Mounted 250 – 1000 W
Half Quartz Element HQE 123.5 62.5 22.5 Flat / Panel Mounted 200 – 500 W
Quarter Quartz Element QQE 62.5 62.5 22.5 Flat / Modular Panel 125 – 250 W
Square Quartz Element SQE 123.5 123.5 22.5 Flat / Area Heating Panel 250 – 1000 W
Pillared Full Quartz Element PFQE 247 62.5 59 Ceramic Pillar Mounted 250 – 1000 W
Pillared Full Quartz Element (Leads) PFQEL 247 62.5 38 Ceramic Pillar Mounted 250 – 1000 W
Pillared Half Quartz Element PHQE 123.5 62.5 59 Ceramic Pillar Mounted 200 – 500 W

Technical & Commercial Inquiries for Custom-Engineered Quartz Infrared Heaters

Contact our engineering team to request detailed quotations and submit technical specifications for application-specific quartz infrared heating solutions. Designed for ultra-fast heat response, efficient radiant heat transfer, and precise thermal control, our quartz IR heaters operate at high temperatures and are fully customizable to meet the exact requirements of your industrial processes.

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