What is the difference between short wave, medium wave and high intensity infrared energy?
Unlike other infrared competitors, Infratech specializes in, manufactures and sells all three types of electric infrared units. Short wave infrared, also known as halogen, tungsten, T3 emitters or Infratech’s trade name, “Iridium”, is the hottest and fastest heating option available. This option features the most advanced heating technology. It is characterized by a narrower wavelength of heat with a peak spectral output that falls approximately within the 1.3 micron range, just past that of visible light. Virtually all short wave emitters will operate at approximately 3,500 degrees Kelvin. This technology produces bright white light that can be filtered to reduce its glare, but may still strain visibility. Short wave heating units are “instant on” and feature a higher watt density per inch of emitter length. Medium wave units, or tubular quartz elements, are generally considered a better value and cover a larger area with heat at a lower cost. These heating units have a peak output in
