Power and Fit: The Real Deal
We built this replacement lamp as a straight-in upgrade for the KRONES Contiform S. It runs on 400V and hits 2500W, packing serious power into a 300mm length. That’s exactly what it takes to bring the heating profile back to the way the blow molder was designed—so your PET preforms get up to temperature fast. Running at 400V keeps the current draw easy on the existing wiring. But it also means your machine’s cooling needs to be up to the job, since there’s more ambient heat to manage. And the 300mm length? That’s not a suggestion—it’s the exact size required to drop into the reflector assembly without any fuss or modifications.
What It’s Made Of, and How It Stays Tough
Inside, you’ve got a high-grade quartz tube with a halogen filament, built for shortwave infrared output. The payoff is speed—rapid thermal response that helps you keep cycle times steady. The quartz envelope is tough enough to handle the thermal shock of repeated startups and shutdowns without cracking. It comes with a standard R7s connector, so it’s truly plug-and-play. No custom brackets. No rewiring headaches. And the internal support structure is built to take the machine’s vibration and keep working, day after day.
Why Retrofit? Because It Works
If you’re running an older blow molding unit, a full overhaul isn’t always the answer. Sometimes the smarter move is a simple swap of the infrared heating element, and that’s exactly what this lamp delivers. The high heat density means faster heating, which can help bump up throughput on older Contiform S machines. For the engineers out there, the upside is simple: keep the footprint you already have, keep downtime short, and get the heating system back to where it should be. The one thing to watch is heat—this lamp runs hotter, so make sure the ventilation is in good shape to protect the lamp and the electronics around it.
Built for One Machine, and Built to Last
This isn’t a one-size-fits-all heater. It’s a targeted solution, engineered specifically for the Contiform S. If you manage a smaller brand and you’re looking for a practical way to improve output without the big capital expense, this upgrade can be the right move. Wire it up, set the parameters, and let the machine do its work. The numbers tell the story: 2500W, 400V, 300mm, and an R7s connector. That’s the combination that gets the job done. We build it to run hard, day in and day out. It’s a direct replacement—made for the Contiform S, through and through.