Stop Overpaying for Krones Contiform Lamps
Let’s be honest: OEM parts for Krones Contiform machines are expensive. Like, really expensive. It feels like you’re paying a premium just for a logo when all you actually need is a lamp that works. That’s why we make drop-in replacement infrared lamps. They do exactly what the factory lamps do—get your PET preforms to the right temperature—but they won’t drain your maintenance budget.
Getting the heat just right
If your heat distribution is off, you end up with bottles that have thin walls or that annoying “pearlescence” look. Nobody wants that. We’ve dialed in the filament length and wattage so you hit the glass transition temperature perfectly. Your neck stays cool, and the body gets hot. One quick tip: if you’re running high-wattage tubes to keep your cycle times fast, just keep an eye on your oven ventilation. If the ambient heat can’t escape, your lamps will burn out way faster than they should.
No rewiring, no headaches
We use high-purity quartz glass because these things take a beating with the constant heating and cooling. The best part? They just slide right into your existing sockets. No rewiring, no tinkering with the machine, no stress. Depending on which Contiform model you’re running, we can adjust the coatings to shift the IR spectrum. Shortwave emitters are great because they punch through the PET plastic faster, which means you can get more done in a shorter oven.
The bottom line
You don’t need to be locked into an expensive supply chain just to keep your line moving. Our lamps give you the same heat profile and the same lifespan as the originals. You don’t have to touch your PLC settings or modify your lamp holders. We just focused on the physics—the right emissivity and a footprint that fits your rail perfectly. It’s a simple way to lower the cost of every bottle you produce without risking the quality of the plastic.