Ceramic IR Heat Emitters
The most efficient infrared emitters on the market
Our reliable and efficient infrared ceramic heating elements & ceramic infrared emitters (IR heat emitters) produce long wave infrared radiation. These robust ceramic infrared heating elements are often used in thermoforming heaters, packaging, outdoor heaters and saunas for leisure centers. Furthermore, they are useful for curing and have a variety of drying applications.
Ceramic heaters are the most efficient infrared emitters on the market because they operate best at temperatures ranging from 300 to 700 degrees Celsius (575- 1292 degrees Fahrenheit). They produce infrared wave lengths in the 2-10 micron range. Many materials and plastics absorb infrared best in this range.
We stock a wide range of ceramic heating elements including ceramic trough elements such as Full Trough Elements (FTE), Half Trough Elements (HTE) and Quarter Trough Elements (QTE). In addition, we have ceramic hollow elements, ceramic flat elements, ceramic infrared bulbs and ceramic infrared (IR) heat emitters. Providing heat control solutions since 1972, WECO International is a leading provider of ceramic elements and industrial infrared heaters.
Ceramic Elements
Trough Elements
Useful wavelength range 2 to 10 μm
Trough Elements (FTE/HTE/QTE) are industry standard curved ceramic infrared heaters. These solid cast elements are used in a wide range of industrial, commercial and domestic applications. They consist of a high-temperature FeCrAL resistance alloy embedded in a specially formulated ceramic body. This allows operating temperatures up to 750°C and a maximum power of 1000W (FTE Model Only).
Flat Elements
Useful wavelength range 2 to 10 μm
Ceramic IR Flat Elements (FFE/HFE/QFE) are industry standard ceramic emitters used in a wide range of industrial, commercial and domestic applications. These solid cast ceramic elements consist of a high-temperature FeCrAl resistance alloy embedded in a specially formulated ceramic body allowing operating temperatures up to 750°C and a maximum power output of 1000W (FFE Model Only). The solid cast heater body is flat, producing a diffuse radiant output to target distance in some applications.
Hollow Elements
Useful wavelength range 2 to 10 μm
Ceramic Hollow Elements (SFEH, FFEH, HFEH, QFEH) are industry standard ceramic emitters. These are used in a wide range of industrial, commercial and domestic applications. Hollow constructed ceramic elements have the advantage of a shorter heat up time and increased energy efficiency. These products consist of a high-temperature FeCrAl resistance alloy which is embedded in a specially formulated lightweight hollow cast ceramic body. The body is then filled with a high density insulating material. This design results in a significant reduction in rear heat loss and increased radiant output from the front. As a result of this construction, operating temperatures can reach up to 750°C with a maximum power of 800W (FFEH and SFEH).
Ceramic Infrared Bulbs
Useful wavelength range 2 to 10 μm
Ceramic Infrared Bulbs (ESEB, ESES, ESER, ESEXL) are industry standard infrared bulbs used primarily in the area of reptile, animal, & pet health care. These ceramic bulbs provide the infrared heat required without producing light output which can negatively impact natural day and night sleeping cycles. Ceramicx hollow cast bulbs consist of a high-temperature FeCrAl resistance alloy embedded in a specially formulated ceramic body. This allows operating temperatures up to 530°C and a maximum power of 400W (ESEXL Model Only). The face of the ESEB is circular and convex in design, producing a circular outward trending radiant output.
