Stop Overpaying for Krones Contiform Lamps
Let’s be honest: OEM parts for Krones Contiform machines are expensive. Really expensive. It feels like you’re paying a massive premium just for a brand name on the box. We decided to change that. We build IR heating lamps that do the exact same job as the originals—matching that specific thermal profile you need—but without the corporate markup.
Getting the heat right
If you’re working with PET preforms, you know the drill. You need that heat to hit fast and stay uniform so the material reaches the glass transition temperature before the blow. We’ve dialed in the wattage and voltage to fit your oven layout perfectly. If you’re running a 400V high-power tube, you get that deep IR penetration needed for those thicker-walled preforms. But here’s a pro tip: if you push higher wattage, your cooling fans have to work harder. If your vents are dusty or clogged, you’re just going to burn through your lamps. Keep them clean, and they’ll last.
The gear inside
We use heavy-wall quartz glass. Why? Because when things get scorching, you don’t want the filament sagging. We also use a halogen cycle to keep the tungsten where it belongs—on the filament—which means the lamp lives longer. As for the setup, it’s dead simple. We use standard R7s or Sk15 connectors. No rewiring, no headache. You just plug them in and get back to work. And if you want to be really efficient, we have coated versions. They narrow the IR spectrum so the energy actually hits the PET instead of just heating up the machine frame.
The bottom line
At the end of the day, this is about your cost per bottle. You still get the shortwave radiation patterns required for precise heating, but you stop bleeding money on maintenance. These lamps are built to take a beating in 24/7 production. They’re tough. If you feel like your current lamps are popping too often, do yourself a favor: check your voltage stability first. Then, swap in these units to get your heating curve back where it should be.