Heating and drying with the MICOR *NIR technology

 

Heating and drying processes, as well as thermal treatment of materials, require an ever-increasingly efficient technological solutions in many industrial processes in order to be able to produce and manufacture economically. Considering many of these industrial applications in detail, it comes as no surprise that short-wave infrared radiation is increasingly used in drying processes, thermal treatment of plastics and metals, soldering or gluing.

Especially the spectrum of short-wave infrared radiation (0.76μm to 2μm) has much more to offer than is actually commonly known. Just as, for example, the use of UV drying has proven itself and become established in coating technology for cross-linking silicone systems or in label and flexo printing for certain product segments, there are also countless applications for the sensible use of *KIR technology.

 

MICOR *NIR (shortwave infrared radiation)

These range from various applications in wood processing and the printing industry to the drying and melting of powder paints and coatings or even paint drying in the automotive sector. In addition, there are countless thermal processes from the activation of adhesives on car body sheet metal parts to thermoforming processes in the plastics industry. In some areas of application, short-wave infrared, heating and drying equipment has been a familiar concept for years in a wide variety of processes, without, however, being able to be specified more precisely by the user. Other areas are still neglected to this day, despite the considerable economic advantages of using IR radiation, especially KIR technology.

Benefits of the MICOR *NIR technology

  • Highly efficient radiant energy:
    *NIR works in the product. Radiation penetrates the material and heats / dries from inside.
  • Split-second processes:
    Concentrated energy is available in a fraction of a second. Its effect stops immediately when it is switched off.
  • Integrable:
    Integration into existing drying and heating systems
  • No loss of energy:
    Pure radiant energy, therefore no carrier medium necessary.
  • Low energy consumption:
    With the precision targeting of radiation, heat is generated only where it is needed.
  • Safety and environmental friendliness:
    Low ambient heat (no losses) as well as a very fast switch-off option for thermal radiation.
  • Explosion protection guaranteed:
    MICOR *NIR systems are suitable for the use in explosion hazardous areas.
  • Precision temperature control:
    Low thermal inertia of the *NIR radiation sources, therefore fast power adjustment e.g. of the operating speed.
  • Highly efficient control electronics:
    Visualisation by touch panels, formula memory, signal exchange on existing systems.
  • Low investment costs:
    Compact systems, maintenance-friendly designs – often very fast amortisation as a result of increased performance.

Hot air drying vs. NIR drying

Innovation with tradition

MICOR is your reliable and experienced partner in the field of custom heating and drying systems based on short-wave infrared radiation. Trust in the more than 40 years of experience that we have gained from a wide range of industrial applications and manufacturing processes - for energy- and cost-efficient production.

 

Talk to us – we would be happy to help!

Do you have a question about infrared technology applications or about our products? Our experts would be happy to assist you.

Svenja Wettengl, Head of Service

 

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