How can a printing machine use infrared heating lamps efficiently? Reasonable layout of heating lamp positionsAccording to the distribution of the printing area: If the printing area of ​​the printing machine is rectangular, the halogen heat lamp can be arranged along the long and short sides of the printing area. For example, for printing of a larger area, the heating lamps are installed above and on both sides of the printing platform so that the infrared can evenly cover the entire printing area to avoid heating dead corners. Generally speaking, for a printing platform with a width of 1-2 meters, 3-5 rows of halogen infrared heater lamp can be evenly installed above, and 1-2 rows can be installed on each side.Consider the shape and size of the printing pattern: For complex shapes or large printing patterns, ensure that the Halogen Infrared Heating Bulb can focus on the pattern part. For circular or irregular patterns, a circular or multi-angle heating lamp layout can be used to ensure that each part of the pattern can receive sufficient infrared radiation to accelerate the drying and curing of the printing ink. Accurate control of temperature and powerTemperature regulation: Different types of printing inks have different optimal curing temperatures. For example, the curing temperature of water-based printing ink is generally between 80-120℃, while solvent-based printing ink may require a higher temperature of around 120-160℃. Equipped with high-precision temperature sensors and temperature controllers on the printing machine, the temperature of the infrared heating lamp is accurately adjusted according to the type of printing ink used to ensure that the printing ink can be quickly dried and cured at the optimal temperature, while avoiding discoloration or damage to the printed pattern due to excessive temperature.Power adjustment: The power directly affects the heating speed. Under the premise of ensuring the quality of printing, the power of the heating lamp is reasonably adjusted according to factors such as printing speed and ink thickness. If the printing speed is fast or the ink layer is thick, the power can be appropriately increased to ensure that the ink has enough time to complete curing in the heating area. However, care should be taken to avoid excessive power causing local overheating and affecting the printing effect. For example, for high-speed printing machines, the power can be around 2-3 kW/m²; for ordinary speed printing machines, it is more appropriate to control the power at 1-2 kW/m². Synchronize with the running speed of the printing machineSpeed ​​matching principle: The running speed of the printing machine and the heating time of the infrared heating lamp need to be closely matched. When the printing machine runs fast, it is necessary to ensure that the heating intensity of the heating lamp can keep up with the rhythm of printing, so that the ink can reach the curing requirements in the short time it passes through the heating area. For example, when the running speed of the printing machine is 10-20 meters/minute, the heating time of the heating lamp (determined by the running length and speed of the printing machine) should enable the ink to be fully dried and cured within this time range. The running speed and the parameters of the heating lamp can be adjusted through the control system of the printing machine to achieve synchronous optimization of the two.Dynamic adjustment strategy: According to the complexity of the printing pattern and the drying characteristics of the ink, the speed of the printing machine and the parameters of the heating lamp are dynamically adjusted. For simple printing patterns and easy-to-dry inks, the speed of the printing machine can be appropriately increased; for complex patterns and difficult-to-dry inks, the speed should be reduced or the heating intensity of the heating lamp should be increased to ensure the printing quality. Regularly maintain and clean the heating lampClean the surface dust and impurities: During the printing process, impurities such as dust, fibers and ink droplets may accumulate on the surface of the heating lamp. These impurities will affect the emission and penetration of infrared rays and reduce heating efficiency. Wipe the surface of the heating lamp regularly (such as once a week) with a clean soft cloth or a special cleaning tool to keep it clean. For stubborn impurities, you can use a small amount of mild detergent to clean it, but be careful to avoid the detergent from entering the inside of the quartz glass heating lamp.Check performance and replace parts: Regularly check the performance of the heating lamp, including temperature uniformity, luminous intensity, etc. If the temperature of the tungsten near infrared lamp is found to be uneven or the luminous intensity decreases, it may be that the components inside the IR Halogen Heating Bulb(such as the infrared emitting element) are faulty. According to the service life and actual performance of the heating lamp, replace the damaged parts in time to ensure that the Quartz Infrared Heating Elements always maintains an efficient working state. Generally speaking, the service life of halogen heat element is about 3000-5000 hours. When approaching this service life, pay more close attention to its performance changes.

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