The new SWBL now allows the LTE element to be used as conveniently as our FTE elements in the SWB reflectors. LTEs are basically oversized ceramic emitters, introduced first by Infrared Internationale in 1993 and now copied by several other manufacturers. They offer some unique advantages over the smaller ceramic elements. It was originally designed to get maximum watt density in a square foot area by using 3 of them in a CRP panel. Thermoformers loved this concept because it not only made their machines unique, but they were now able to heat the same area with less heaters.
Less elements means less handling, less electrical connections, and lower maintenance.
This new reflector housing opens a new range of possibilities for the LTE heater. Once again, Infrared Internationale is the only company to produce this reflector and we are excited to introduce it, for the first time, at NPE 2000. Once a customer has decided to change over to or use ceramic heaters, their next question usually concerns sizing and layout. The engineering staff at Mor Electric Heating does this as routine and all distributors should be competent in providing this service. However, knowing the power requirement is not enough.