RESEARCH INC. offers a complete line of radiant infrared and heating systems designed to concentrate intense energy on a spot, line, strip or area, using metal or ceramic reflectors. Compared to alternate heating, drying, and curing methods, radiant heating improves both the control and speed of the production process, while reducing space and energy requirements.
 Spot-Series
Spot heaters apply heat to a small spot. The spot size of the model 4085 Spot Heater is 0.25 inch (6mm). The energy from the model 4150 Spot Heater is focused 1 inch (25 mm) from the heating unit onto a circular 0.25 inch (6 mm) spot. Some typical applications for spot heaters are listed:
-Soldering and unsoldering components
-Local stress relieving
-Brazing
 Strip-Series
Strip heaters use parabolic reflector to apply heat to a narrow strip. The Model 5305 Strip Heater concentrates radiant energy on a target strip 1.5 inches (38 mm) wide. The Model 4184 Strip heater directs energy onto a strip 1.7 inches (43 mm) wide. These heaters come in lenght of 5,10,16,25 and 38 inches long. Some of the users for srip heaters are listed:
-Heating plastic prior to forming
-Shrinking plastic caps onto containers
-Curing coatings on panel grooves
 Line-Series
Using an elliptical reflector, line heaters apply heat to a narrow line. The Model 5193 line Heater focuses energy from the emitter onto a line from 0.08 to 0.18 inch (2 to 5 mm) wide, 2 inches (51 mm) away from the reflector edge. Line heaters are used for a variety of applications and come in lenght of 2,5,10,16,25 and 38 inches long.
-Heating plastic prior to bending
-Joining plastic or metal
-Soldering and unsoldering electrical components
-Drying marking ink on electronic circuits
 Lo-Temp-Series
The Model 5560 Low Heat Density infrared is the initial member of the Lo-Temp family of heaters. This heater is designed to provide a low, uniform heat flux density (-5 to 10 watts/in2 ) up to 2 feet (0.6 m) away from the heater. Some of the more common use include:
-Adhesive and Paint
-Boost Heaters
-Plastic Processing
-Mobile Heaters
-Flash Ovens
 Panel-Series
Single panel heaters apply heat to areas that range in size from 3 by 5 inches (76 by 127) mm) to 38 by 144 inches (965 by 3657 mm). Multiple heater arrays can be created to heat larger areas. Both low and high density panel heaters are available. Panel heaters are used for a variety of heating. Applications:
-Drying adhesive
-Curing coatings
-Drying paint
-Fusing plastic
-Stress relieving metal
-Stretch forming metal
 Chamber-Series
Chamber heaters apply heat to cylindrical areas and in continuous operations. The Model E4 uses an elliptical reflector to heat products up to 2.5 inches (64 mm) in diameter. The Model 4068 Parabolic Clamshell Heater focuses heat onto products up to 9.25 inches (235 mm) in a diameter. Chamber heaters are used for a wide range of applications:
-Annealing wire
-Curing silicone medical tubind
-Preheating metal parts prior to plastic coating
-Thermal stress testing
 Hi-Temp-Series
High temperature infrared heaters can produce heat flux densities of nearly 700 watts/sq.in and heat targets to 3090°F. The Model 5090 is available in 17 configurations with single or multiple sections to accomodate a variety of different heating requirements. The Model 5208 is available in three sizes and is designed for applications that require very high flux densities for relatively short time periods. The Model 5075 is designed for precise heating of material load test specimens.
 Control-Series
All the heaters available from Research Inc. require electrical power control for operation. Phase angle, Sillicon Controlled Rectifier (SCR) power controllers are available in different configuration ranging from 20 to 300 amps and 120 to 600 volts. Stand-alone SCR as well as complete power control systems incorporating web speed control and product temperature control.
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