There are many different uses for infrared lamps, especially within the catering and food service industries. However, their use isn’t simply limited to these areas. Infrared heat lamps can be used in catering companies to keep food warm, or outside of pubs, bars, and restaurants to keep patrons from feeling the cold in the winter. This is an effective and relatively low-cost heating medium, with prices starting under £3.

The iconic ruby infrared lamp is the most easily recognised. Reducing glare to the eyes, they are widely used in industrial, commercial, and domestic applications. Commonly found in Clarke Devil and Rhino TQ3 heaters, they are available in a variety of lengths to suit your business needs.

For organisations in need of infrared lamp holders, we stock a range to help your business. Designed to extend the life of the infrared lamp, they will keep the lamp working for as long as possible under the high temperatures that they operate with. Prices start from just over £4 so you can get the best products at a fraction of the price. We also offer a price guarantee and will match any like-for-like quote.

Choosing infrared heat lamps

Infrared lamps are ideal for a range of organisations, from industrial and commercial to domestic. They are the environmentally-friendly heating solution, ensuring you can keep food or your customers warm in a sustainable way. While convection heating is useful in some settings, it is not suited for all, and many find that convection heaters lose up to 50% of the energy.

The direct heat of infrared means that none is lost and that it isn’t affected by external factors such as air movement. Infrared bulb replacements are cost-effective, clean, and safe. One of the biggest advantages is that, like a variety of other types of lighting, they are dimmable and low maintenance. Within no time at all, they can be heating the area required.

Here at Under Control, we are proud to offer exceptional services to all of our customers. We work with a range of industries to deliver vital solutions, and stock a range of infrared replacement bulbs for you to choose from. Contact Under Control to discuss your needs or place your order online to get free shipping and same-day-dispatch when you place your order before 1 pm.

FAQs
Which heat lamps are the best?
To find out which is the best heat lamp for you, you need to assess your specific needs.
Heat lamps are devices that convert energy from electricity or gas into heat for use in open or closed settings. They come in various shapes and sizes:
• Medium wave + metallic: They are lamps with a metal radiating element that are simple to install and widely employed in a variety of industries, especially in the context of high humidity and impacts.
• Medium wave + quartz: This type of infrared has a quartz tube and has the ability to reach operational temperature promptly and cool down very quickly.
• Short wave + quartz: These infrared lights are ideal for concentrating heat in tiny places. They’re also ideal for working in a temperature-controlled setting, as the amount of heat produced by shortwave quartz infrared lamps can be controlled.

What is the difference between a heat lamp and an infrared lamp?
Heat lamps are a type of incandescent bulb. They’re called infrared lamps, infrared heaters, or IR bulbs because they’re meant to generate as much heat as possible by infrared radiation. They are essential in many temperature-critical applications because of their capacity to warm quickly, cheaply, and efficiently.

There are three types of infrared heat lamps: red, clear or inside frosted. Infrared heat lamps are typically available in three types; red, clear or inside frosted. A red heat lamp casts a warm light, in addition to the heat it generates. For this reason, red heat lights are frequently employed in food service to keep food warm and make them appear more enticing. Aside from the glow, red heat lamps are identical to clear heat lamps in terms of performance.

Are infrared heat lamps good for you?
Infrared rays do not cause health issues and are an ideal self-contained heating solution.

Infrared lamps are heating systems that employ cutting-edge technology based on infrared radiation. This permits heat to be transmitted by radiation, resulting in a focused and confined heat. This results in less energy waste, reduced consumption, and substantial savings.

The benefits of infrared heating lamps are clear: their operation allows for uniform heating of rooms, contributing to the maintenance of temperature and comfort of everyone present in the room. The generated heat is natural and pleasant, and the humidity level is kept constant and at an appropriate level.

What is an infrared heat lamp used for?
Infrared heat lamps can be used for anything, from industrial applications to restaurants and private patios. Because of its effectiveness and versatility in a variety of service situations, infrared lamps are commonly employed for heating in restaurants, to keep meals hot before table service, as well as commercial and industrial premises.
These lamps are also frequently found in industrial warehouses. Infrared lamps are versatile and frequently used to heat thin layers of semiconductors, weld plastic materials, and fix printer toners, for example.
As previously indicated, infrared lamps have a wide range of applications and uses, depending on your needs and the conditions available. Select the appropriate lamp and install it so that you can begin to reap the benefits of its use right away. If you have any questions, make sure to contact our team of specialists.

Infrared Heating Applications

From drying, curing, and coating, to thermoforming and vacuum-forming plastics, infrared heat source application is changing the world’s process industries.

• Activation of Adhesives / Glues
• Annealing
• Catering
• Chemical Processing
• Copy Toner Fixing
• Curing of Coatings
• Development of Films
• Deburring of Plastic Parts
• Drying of Fillers and Varnishes
• Embossing
• Evaporation of Solvents
• Evaporation of Water
• Food and Beverage Packaging
• Food Processing and Manufacturing
• Furnacing
• Germicide by Heat
• Hardening of Resins and Cements
• Heating
• Humidity Control
• Lamination
• Metal Welding
• Microelectronic Circuit Integration
• PET Blow Moulding
• Plastic Welding
• Preheating of Composite Materials
• Print Drying
• Temperature Regulation
• Tempering
• Thermal Oxidation
• Thermoforming
• Rapid Thermal Processing (RTP)
• Sintering of Printed Electronics
• Solder Reflow (PCB)
• Solar Cell Production
• Spot Welding
• Shrinking of Foils
• Vacuum Forming
• and many more…

Are infrared heat lamps energy efficient?
Yes, infrared lamps are energy efficient.

IR lamps convert circa 92% of the absorbed electricity into heat radiation. This means they are far more efficient than standard halogen lamps. An infrared lamp takes 1 to 3 seconds to achieve the desired temperature. This is feasible because heat dispersion is controlled by radiation, which has a wavelength of 0.78 µm to 10.0 µm depending on the type of lamp used.

Besides that, the IR lamp has a lifespan of roughly 5000 hours at the nominal voltage specified by the manufacturer.