Precision heating for superior automotive quality
Heat processes in the automotive industry can be challenging. Infrared (IR) heat offers a solution by ensuring consistent quality while reducing costs. Automotive production involves a variety of materials, including metal coatings, plastic forming, deburring, welding, and glass printing.
Examples of applications include crease-free seat covers, matching garnish moldings and paneling, precisely deburred steering wheel caps, and neatly welded containers for washing and brake fluids.
IR Drying for E-Mobility Battery Production
Lithium batteries power electric vehicles, e-scooters, and many other modern transportation technologies. As demand for e-mobility continues to grow, electrode production for these batteries must also increase.
During electrode production, metal foils are coated with a paste called slurry. After coating, the slurry must be dried under carefully controlled conditions. This process requires the right balance of drying temperature, energy input, and dwell time to reduce residual moisture while maintaining strong adhesion to the metal foils.
The Infradry® Protec system is designed for slurry drying applications, helping to accelerate heating while simultaneously reducing energy consumption.
IR Heat for Automotive Process Automation
Infrared heat can be utilized in multiple ways, such as heating, drying, welding, and gluing. Excelitas infrared emitters are precisely adjusted to match the specific materials and processes, providing targeted heat in alignment with production cycles. This capability helps automate industrial processes, saving time, costs, and energy.
Your Advantages with Infrared Heat:
- Precise Adjustment: fine-tunes for voltage and power.
- Edge Detection: accurately follows edges and contours.
- Fast Response Times: ensures excellent control thanks to their short reaction times.
Explore our application examples below under Related Content to see how infrared solutions can save time, space, and energy.