Screen Printing Heat Lamps — Infrared Heating Solutions

Screen printing heat lamps use infrared light — not visible light — to cure and dry inks. Medium-wave infrared is the most common choice because it is less color-sensitive to light and dark inks and plastisols compared to short-wave emitters. Fannon Products offers medium-wave and fast medium-wave lamps specifically designed for flash dryers and screen printing applications.

Plastisol inks for screen printing typically require curing temperatures between 320°F and 330°F (160°C–166°C) to achieve a full, washfast cure. Exact temperatures vary by ink manufacturer and substrate. Fannon's infrared flash dryers and replacement lamps reach operating temperature in under one second, allowing precise and consistent heat delivery to meet these curing requirements.

Medium-wave infrared is generally preferred for screen printing because it penetrates ink layers more evenly and is less sensitive to ink color variations — both light and dark inks cure consistently. Short-wave infrared offers near-instant response and is well-suited for high-speed drying of water-based and solvent-based inks in inkjet and commercial printing applications.

Yes. Fannon Products manufactures direct OEM-compatible replacement lamps for M&R flash dryers in multiple wattage and voltage configurations (1000W, 1500W, 2000W; 208V, 240V, 480V). They feature a fast response star coil that heats up in less than one second and are rated for 5,000+ hours of operation. Models are typically held in stock for immediate 1–2 day shipping.

Yes. Fannon Products designs, engineers, and manufactures fully custom infrared heating systems tailored to specific printing and screen printing applications. Whether you need a custom flash dryer, an inline ink drying system, or a complete infrared oven, Fannon's engineering team can develop a solution. Contact their team at 810-794-2000 or sales@fannonir.com to discuss your requirements.

All Fannon Products infrared lamps for screen printing are rated for 5,000+ hours of operation. The lamps are manufactured using high-quality quartz and precision coil designs to ensure consistent performance over their lifespan. Competitive pricing and in-stock availability minimize downtime when replacements are needed, with most models shipping within 1–2 business days from their Michigan facility.