Industrial infrared lamps can be classified in several ways. Short wave, fast medium wave, medium wave and carbon infrared describe the lamp’s emission behavior, response speed and heating characteristics. Single tube, twin tube and round tube describe physical construction, while gold, white and ceramic reflector coatings describe how radiation is directed. These categories overlap: a twin-tube lamp can be short wave, fast medium wave or medium wave, and it may also include a reflector coating. This guide explains the major industrial infrared lamp types, how materials absorb infrared radiation, where each emitter is commonly used, and what information buyers should provide when selecting a new or replacement lamp.
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