For plastics formation, radiant heat with an IRt/c
models, depending on the field-of-view required
is an excellent combination of heating method and
to see past the elements to the painted surface.
control. They work extraordinarily well together,
Care should be taken in mounting the IRt/c in order to
since both the heating and measuring occur right at
keep its temperature below 100°C (212°F) and to keep
the surface, where the plastic is located. The IRt/c
the lens clean. The IRt/c.3x is the preferred model for
reading is unaffected by reflections from the heater,
this application because of its small physical size and
since the spectral response of the 6 to 14 micron
integrated air purge. It can be used in temperatures
IRt/c lens filters out the shorter wavelengths of the
up to 120°C (248°F) when the air purge system is
radiant heater energy. The IRt/c may be mounted
used. For still narrower fields of view, the IRt/c.5 and
in between ceramic heaters, or in the shroud or
Quick installation guide
IRt/c.10 with 5:1 and 10:1 fields of view respectively
reflector of the radiant heater, such that it has visi-
are very popular.
bility between the elements. Select any of our IRt/c
pre-calibrted models