Energy-Electric IR Drying Tunnel | Zone-Controlled Heating for Heat-Sensitive Substrates

This industrial infrared drying line uses medium-wave or short-wave IR emitters to rapidly transfer energy into coated or printed substrates without heating the surrounding air. Drying times are reduced by 50-80% compared to conventional hot air ovens. The modular design allows integration into existing printing, coating, or laminating lines. Customizable emitter type, zone length, lamp power density, and cooling method available for different substrates (paper, film, metal, wood, textile, or glass).

• Printing industry - solvent-based, water-based, UV inks on paper, film, foil
• Coating lines - varnish, lacquer, primer, adhesive on wood, metal, plastic
• Textile drying - pigment printing, resin finishing, screen print curing
• Electronics - solder mask drying, conformal coating curing
• Packaging - lamination adhesive drying, carton coating
• Automotive parts - primer flash-off, topcoat drying
• Nonwovens & fiberglass - binder curing, moisture removal
• Wood finishing - stain, sealer, topcoat drying on panels or profiles

• IR wavelength selection - short-wave (fast heating, thick coatings) or medium-wave (gentle, deep penetration)
• Zone length & number - from 0.5m touch-up dryers to 20m multi-zone tunnels
• Emitter layout - horizontal (web), vertical (sheet), or angled (3D parts)
• Cooling system - ambient, forced air, chill roll, or water jacket
• Explosion-proof design - for solvent-rich environments (ATEX/CSA optional)
• Air purge system - to prevent dust/condensation on emitters
• Heat recovery unit - recirculates exhaust heat back to upstream processes
• Profile control - edge-to-edge power zoning for uneven coating thickness
• Integration - with printers, coaters, laminators, or slitters (customizable interface)
• Substrate tracking - width & speed compensation (sensor feedback)

• Free drying test - send your coated substrate samples for IR drying curve and energy consumption report
• On-site line audit - measure current drying efficiency and recommend IR retrofit
• Installation & commissioning - by IR application engineers
• Operator training - power setting, zone balancing, lamp replacement
• 24/7 remote diagnostics - PLC access via VPN
• Spare parts availability - lamps (10,000+ hours), reflectors, SSR modules
• Annual performance check - recalibration of pyrometers and power controllers

• Standard packing: Stretch-wrapped sections, wooden crates for control cabinet and lamps
• Shipping: FOB or CIF (20ft or 40ft HC container, depending on tunnel length)
• Lead time: 30-45 days for standard models, 50-70 days for fully customized systems
• Documents included: Operation manual, lamp wiring diagram, CE/EAC certificate (if required), spare parts list
• Port of shipment: Shanghai / Ningbo / Shenzhen (customizable)