INFRARED TECHNICAL CENTER

Before a design is fixed, Helios Quartz can test the material itself. The Infrared Technical Center is a dedicated facility with a testing machine that measures how almost any material behaves under infrared radiation, so the wavelength and setup are chosen based on evidence rather than estimate.

What the testing machine does

The machine reproduces a real process so results transfer to the line:

  • Winds and unwinds most materials on a spool at line speeds up to 30 m/min, to test films and metal coils under IR heating.
  • Runs other materials such as leather or textiles on a conveyor at line speeds up to 25 m/min.
  • Operates in a dynamic or static mode to match the customer’s process.
  • Offers three heating sections, adjustable for the distance needed between the IR lamps and the material.
  • Reports temperature distribution on the product through its software, measured by up to 8 thermocouples or an infrared thermometer.

Testing Machine_Winder

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What the specialists tell you

Alongside the test data, the Technical Center team explains how to apply it:

  • the difference and benefits of IR technology against traditional heating;
  • the most suitable wavelength for your specific material;
  • how IR radiation affects the material;
  • how an IR system can be fitted into your existing line;
  • how IR technology improves production efficiency.

Why test first

Different materials absorb different wavelengths, and the right reflector and module design follow from that. A test removes the guesswork and gives a documented basis for the emitter and system that get built.

Book a material test with the Infrared Technical Center.