Electric Infrared Cure Ovens in California
Electric infrared ovens heat the part surface directly instead of heating a box of air first. They come up to temperature quickly, shut off between parts and fit into tight footprints, which makes them attractive for California shops coating enclosures, fixtures and sheet metal where space and gas service are limited. Double D installs electric IR cure ovens and connects them to the plant's electrical and exhaust systems.
Discuss your installationWhy infrared fits some shops
Infrared transfers energy straight to the coating and part surface. Thin-gauge parts with consistent shapes respond quickly, so cure can happen in a short oven section. Fast startup means less idle heat between runs.
Electrical load comes first
Electric IR emitters draw significant power. Before ordering, check available electrical service, panel capacity and the cost of upgrades.
- Total emitter load and voltage
- Panel and service capacity
- Zone controls and power controllers
- Cooling for control cabinets near the oven
Line of sight matters
Infrared heats what it can see. Flat panels and simple shapes cure evenly. Deep recesses, boxes and complex parts may shadow areas, which can lead to under-cure. Part shape and orientation guide emitter placement.
Exhaust and enclosure
IR ovens still release cure fumes and need an exhaust. The enclosure, reflectors and exhaust are set up together so fumes leave and heat stays on the part.
Planning a booth or oven project in California
Crews mobilize from Houston; California is roughly 1,350 miles away, so equipment, panels and tooling are staged and shipped ahead of the install crew.
Manufacturing in California is concentrated around Los Angeles, San Francisco Bay Area, San Diego, and Inland Empire (Riverside and San Bernardino). The sectors most likely to be specifying spray booths, blast rooms, powder systems and cure ovens there include aerospace, electronics, food and beverage equipment, and metal fabrication.
Mild temperatures keep heating loads modest; local air-quality districts tend to drive permitting, so exhaust and VOC controls are planned early.
Frequently asked questions
Is electric infrared cheaper to run than gas convection?
It depends on electricity and gas prices, part mix and run time. Fast startup and shorter ovens can help.
Do we need a service upgrade for an IR oven?
Possibly. Emitter load should be compared with your available electrical capacity early.
Does infrared work on complex parts?
It works best on flat or simple shapes. Complex parts may need a convection section too.
Do IR ovens need exhaust?
Yes. Curing releases fumes that need to be removed.
How big is an IR oven?
Often shorter than a convection oven for the same line, since cure can happen faster.