Stop Overpaying for Krones Contiform Heating Lamps
Let’s be honest: OEM parts for Krones Contiform machines are expensive. Like, really expensive. It feels like you’re paying a massive premium just for a brand name on the box, even when the part does the exact same job. We’ve got a better way. We make preform softening lamps that hit the same thermal and electrical specs as the originals, but without the eye-watering markup. The nitty-gritty on power These lamps are built for high-voltage, short-wave infrared emission. Depending on how your machine is set up, we match the wattage and voltage exactly to your Krones oven. The goal here is simple: get a lot of heat into a small space so those PET preform walls soften up fast. This keeps your cycle times quick. One quick tip, though. If you’re running these at max power, your cooling blowers are going to work harder. If your vents are dusty or clogged, your lamps won’t last as long. Keep them clean, and they’ll keep humming. Built to last (and actually fit) We use high-purity quartz glass because these things go through a lot. Between the rapid heat-ups and the shut-downs, the thermal shock is brutal. And there’s nothing worse than a part that almost fits. That’s why we precision-engineer the ends—usually R7s or Sk15—so they just slide right into your existing sockets. No forcing, no swearing, no struggle. Plus, we offer coated versions. These focus the heat right on the preform body instead of letting it bleed out into the oven walls. It’s just smarter energy use. Easy swap, lower costs These are total drop-in replacements. You won’t need to mess with your wiring or modify your lamp holders. We build these to take a beating in high-heat environments because that’s where they live. By going factory-direct with us, you’re cutting the cost of every single lamp without changing your heating profile. It’s a simple way to bring down the cost per bottle without worrying about the quality of your blow.