Medium Wave Infrared Lamps

Medium wave infrared refers to electromagnetic radiation in the wavelength range of approximately 1.5 to 3 microns. It is absorbed efficiently by many materials, making it ideal for drying, curing, and heating applications in industries such as printing, plastics, automotive, and food processing. Medium wave emitters operate at lower filament temperatures than short-wave lamps and are less color-sensitive to surface variations.

Fannon Products offers medium wave infrared lamps ranging from 450W up to 6000W and beyond. Standard replacement lamps for applications like M&R flash dryers are available at 1000W, 1500W, and 2000W, while Fostoria comfort heater replacements range from 450W to 3000W. Custom configurations can be manufactured to virtually any wattage combination required.

Yes. Fannon Products specializes in custom-engineered infrared systems and individual lamps built to your exact specifications. Lamps can be manufactured in virtually any length under 40 inches, wattage, and voltage combination. Reflector options include 24K gold, white oxide, or clear quartz, and configurations are available for both horizontal and vertical operation.

Fannon Products' medium wave infrared lamps are rated for 5000+ hours of operational life with good resistance to thermal shock. Proper installation, correct voltage matching, and suitable operating orientation (horizontal or vertical as specified) will help achieve or exceed the rated life expectancy in demanding industrial and comfort heating applications.

Yes. Fannon Products manufactures direct replacement infrared lamps compatible with equipment from Fostoria, Solaira, Heidelberg, M&R, and many others including Tempco, Anderson Thermal, DryStar, Eltosch Grafix, Helios, Italquartz, Heraeus, and Emitted Energy. Lamps are made to exact OEM size and electrical specifications and are typically held in stock for 1–2 day shipping.

Medium wave infrared lamps are less color-sensitive to light and dark inks and plastisols than short-wave lamps, making them better suited for screen printing applications. They deliver effective drying and curing in flash dryers and Heidelberg press systems without the surface variation issues that short-wave lamps can present when working with mixed ink colors and finishes.

Fannon Products' medium wave infrared lamps are American-made at their facility in Algonac, Michigan. Most replacement lamps are held in stock and ship within 1–2 days to anywhere in the world, minimizing costly production downtime. Custom lamp configurations are also engineered and manufactured in-house to meet your exact specifications.