Stop Overpaying for Krones Contiform Heating Elements
Let’s be honest: OEM heating elements for Krones lines are expensive. When they blow, it feels like you’re paying a “brand tax” just to keep your line moving. We figured out a better way. We make replacement infrared lamps that do the exact same job as the originals, but without the eye-watering price tag. You get the same bottle quality, just with a much happier budget. Getting the heat just right Here’s the thing about PET preforms: they’re picky. You need a very specific kind of heat to get them ready for blowing. If the wattage is too low, you get those annoying “cold spots” that ruin a batch. Too high? You’ve scorched the plastic. We don’t guess on this. We match the original wattage, voltage, and infrared wavelength exactly. It’s about hitting that sweet spot where the plastic softens perfectly every single time. Built for the grind These lamps live in a brutal environment. Constant heating and cooling can crack cheap glass, so we use high-purity quartz. We also add a halogen gas fill. Why? Because it stops the filament from evaporating too fast, which means the lamp lasts longer before it gives up on you. And the best part? The installation is a breeze. We use standard R7s or Sk15 bases. No rewiring, no “hacking” the machine, and no headaches. You just pull the dead tube out and slide the new one in. Done. A quick heads-up These lamps put out a massive amount of heat to keep your line speed where it needs to be. But that heat has to go somewhere. If your cooling fans are clogged with dust or starting to fail, those lamps are going to bake the housing and burn themselves out way too early. Keep your airflow clear. Your quartz lamps—and your maintenance schedule—will thank you.