Blasdel Ceramic Generator Infrared Heating Elements

Ceramic generators are ideal for wood, plastic, and other low temperature substrates. The durable nichrome wire wound around a ceramic core is embedded in ceramic material and fired in a kiln. These elements, controlled with a Blasdel control panel, can maintain a very even temperature.

Exceptionally long service life. On average, one can expect about 10,000 hours, however much longer is not uncommon. Proper controls must be used to achieve this performance.

Both Blasdel COR Coil-O-Rod Generators or ceramic elements have a 12” square aluminum reflector located behind the element to accurately direct the radiant heat towards the product, in a uniform pattern, providing an effective target zone.  Aluminum is second only to gold in its ability to reflect the radiant heat towards the product. If the reflector is clean and efficient, you can touch the reflector even after the oven has been on for hours. Reflectors need to be cleaned if reflector is hot to the touch.

Ideal substrates:

DIAL-O-TEMP SECTIONS AND REPLACEMENT REFLECTORS:

The specular reflector projects a square heat pattern that provides even heat distribution with the emitter 8" away from the product. This eliminates hot and cold spots commonly found in round or trough-shaped reflectors. A simple maintenance program will keep the reflectors at peak performance level.

Blasdel Enterprises offers aluminum reflectors as standard, or stainless steel reflectors as an option. Disposable reflectors are available for special applications.