The Right Wavelength: Heating and Drying with MICOR *NIR Technology
MICOR *NIR technology for industrial applications
In industrial processes, efficient heating, drying, and thermal treatment of materials are crucial for cost-effective production. Shortwave infrared radiation (NIR) is increasingly being used in these processes, offering significant advantages for drying, thermal treatment of plastics and metals, soldering and bonding.
The spectrum of short-wave infrared rays (0.76μm to 2μm) offers much more than commonly known. There are numerous applications for *NIR technology in dynamic production processes across various industries. These include woodworking, the printing industry, drying of coatings, and cable and rubber production.
In addition, there are countless thermal processes ranging from adhesive activation on automotive metal parts to thermoforming processes in the plastics industry. While these systems have been around for a long time in some applications, their full potential remains underutilized in many areas, despite the significant economic benefits they offer.
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Advantages of MICOR *NIR technology
- Split-second processes:
The concentrated energy is available in fractions of a second and its effect stops immediately after turning off. - Explosion protection guaranteed:
MICOR *NIR systems are suitable for the use in explosion hazardous areas. - Highly efficient radiant energy:
*NIR works inside the product. The rays penetrate the material and heat/dry from the inside-out. - Integrable:
Can be installed into existing drying and heating systems. - Low investment costs:
Compact systems, maintenance-friendly designs - often very fast amortization due to increased performance. - No energy loss:
Pure radiant energy, no carrier medium required. - Low energy consumption:
By precisely focusing the radiation, heat is generated only where it is needed. - Precise temperature control:
The low thermal inertia of *KIR radiation allows for rapid power adjustments, including changes in operating speed. - Highly efficient control electronics:
Visualization via touch panels, recipe storage, and signal exchange with existing systems. - Safety and environmental friendliness:
Low ambient heat (no losses) and very rapid shutdown capability of the heat radiation.
Hot air drying vs. NIR drying
Shortwave infrared radiation (NIR) offers particular advantages for drying and heating because of its rapid and extensive effects. NIR radiation penetrates directly into the product, generating heat from within without energy loss. This allows for the drying or heating of inks, coatings, or other materials in seconds.
MICOR represents 45 years of market and technology experience. Our products are continuously refined and utilize our unique MICOR *NIR technology, which features instant on/off capability, eliminating the need for preheating or cooling times. Our products are ATEX certified and comply with EU regulations.
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