Flatbed Short-Wave Infrared Curing Oven for Water-Based Coatings – Batch & Sheet Processing

This flatbed short-wave infrared drying oven is designed for batch processing and laboratory-to-production scale drying of water-based coatings on flat or slightly curved substrates, especially molded pulp sheets, paperboard, wood panels, and composite boards. Short-wave IR penetrates deeper into water-based coatings, driving out moisture rapidly without overheating the core of heat-sensitive pulp materials.

• Fixed or sliding flatbed table (stainless steel or ceramic plate)
• Overhead movable IR lamp array (short-wave or medium-wave, customizable)
• Manual or motorized height adjustment mechanism (0-300 mm stroke)
• Digital timer with programmable intermittent pulsing
• Exhaust hood with variable-speed fan and carbon filter
• Touchscreen controller (store up to 50 recipes)
• Optional vacuum hold-down table for flat sheets
• Optional automatic lamp scanning carriage for uniform exposure

• Drying water-based primer and topcoat on flat molded pulp sheets before thermoforming
• Post-printing drying for water-based digital prints on pulp sheets and paperboard
• Batch curing of water-borne varnish on wooden panels and furniture parts
• Laboratory testing and process development for new water-based coating formulations
• Small-lot production for custom printed pulp packaging or promotional items

• Short-wave IR deep penetration - dries thick water-based coatings without surface crusting
• Digital pulse-width modulation (PWM) for precise energy control
• Rapid response - full power in <1 second, cool-down in 5 seconds
• Ceramic reflector plates for uniform energy distribution (customizable)
• Removable lamp cassettes for quick maintenance
• Built-in over-temperature safety cut-off
• Quiet operation (<65 dB) with low air movement - no powder blow-off
• Optional scanning carriage for heating larger sheets beyond lamp array

Fully customizable table size (up to 3000×1500 mm), number and arrangement of IR lamps (2-12 tubes), lamp height stroke (up to 500 mm), programmable pulse sequences (up to 10 steps), and exhaust duct connection. Customizable vacuum hold-down grid for thin paper or pulp sheets. Also customizable safety enclosure with interlock switch for automated production. Optional customizable data logging (temperature vs. time) for ISO compliance.

• Free sample drying test with detailed report
• On-site calibration and operator training (1 day)
• 18-month warranty on IR lamps and solid-state relays
• Lifetime phone and email support
• Spare lamps and quartz tubes stocked for immediate shipment
• Annual maintenance kit available (reflectors, thermocouples)

Packed in a single reinforced plywood crate with shock indicators. Dimensions: custom crated based on table size - typical 1700×1700×900 mm. Gross weight: approx. 350-650 kg. Shipped by sea (LCL) or air freight (expedited option). Includes multilingual manual, calibration certificate, and CE declaration.