Is an electric infrared oven more expensive to operate than a gas fired infrared oven?
In comparing basic utility costs, an electric infrared oven will be more expensive than gas in most areas. However, the overall efficiency of an IR oven should be measured in terms of production capacity and quality. An electric infrared oven has the capability of producing 37.5 w/in2 (CRP panel). A gas fired catalytic system can produce only 11.8 w/in2. Therefore, an electric infrared oven can produce up to three times the amount of product than a gas fired catalytic system. Also, the flexibility and ease of controlling an electric infrared oven with unlimited zoning capabilities creates an environment continuously and consistently producing quality parts.
