Introduction
When your Krones blow molder’s quartz heater finally gives up the ghost, you don’t want to mess around with something that’s just “close enough.” You need the real deal. We build a replacement that’s a straight-up, OEM-grade drop-in. It’s the lamp you reach for when you need to get that machine back up to temperature—without cutting corners.
The Nitty-Gritty Details
Here’s the thing about those heating zones on a Krones blow molder: they need to pack a serious amount of heat into a tiny space. So our replacement lamps are built to match that exact demand. We’re talking 400V input and a solid 2500W output. That power is what gets you to target temperature fast and keeps it rock-solid, even when the machine is running full tilt. And that 300mm active length? It’s not a random number. It’s cut to match the standard heating window for PET preforms, so you get even, consistent heat right where you need it most, without scorching the parts next door.
What’s Inside
At the heart of it is a quartz envelope housing a halogen filament. This gives you shortwave infrared heat that blasts right through the PET, heating it from the outside in. The reflective coating on the tube is a huge help, too. It focuses all that energy forward, so less heat is wasted and you protect the wiring and sensors nearby. And that R7s connector? It’s a critical detail. It holds tight, gives you a rock-solid connection, and can handle being plugged in and out over and over again without any arcing or drop in power.
On the Line
Once it’s installed, you’ll feel the difference. This setup cuts down on warm-up time and locks in the temperature faster than standard IR heaters, which helps keep your cycle times right where they need to be. Since it’s a direct replacement, the wiring is identical. You just plug it in and go—no messing with machine re-tuning. Now, let’s be real. 2500W at 400V is a lot of heat. You’ve got to make sure your machine’s cooling system can handle the extra warmth. But we build these to the same high standards we use for top-tier brands, because on a PET line, the one thing you can’t afford is downtime. So if you need a Krones blow molder quartz heater that specs out right, installs clean, and holds steady under pressure, just match the voltage, wattage, length, and connector. Then let it do its job.