What are these IR heaters?

[JackMcCornack]

I have some 600w 120v heaters, they're white hollow ceramic cylinders 4" long and 2-1/2" diameter, each in its own reflector, each reflector is 10-1/2" square, they came four in a row in a red sheet metal housing, and if I recall correctly they're US made. I got them about a decade ago for a rush project and now I want to make a bigger vacuum forming machine and need more of them. Gosh I wish I'd taken notes.

The only markings on the heaters are "600W 120V" stamped on the back, and there are no markings on the housings. Does anybody know who made these?

[jalessi]

JackMcCornack,

There are a few for sale on eBay that may work for your project.

See the link below:

sbautomation678 items - Get great deals on INFRARED HEATERS, Business Industrial items on eBay.com!

Jeff...

[foxbay3]

JackMcCornack,

The type of heater you are discribing is very common in the auto body business for drying paint, primer, etc. I would check with an auto body supply dealer, he should be able to fix you up. They come in 110v or 220v. They should also have replacement tubes.

***Do NOT touch the bulb with you fingers, the oil from your fingers will create a hot spot and shorten the life of the tube.***

I hope this helps you out. If you need any additional help just yell...

Wayne