T-Series quartz tubes are available in a multitude of different customizable configurations.
 T-Series Quartz Tubes
The quartz tubing can be constructed as either clear or translucent, and the tube's coils can be produced as standard or fast response. Their terminations are manufactured as flag type, stud type, wire leads, wire terminal, quick disconnect, fuse type, or single-ended type. Our quartz tubes are available with no reflector, an internal ceramic reflector, or a gold-backed reflector. The tubes' watt density can be done up to 60 watts/lineal inch, and the tubes have a maximum length of 90". They can be pre-assembled into a fixture or purchased individually.
Tubes vs. Lamps
Quartz tubes and quartz lamps are often thought to be interchangeable terms. However, this is actually not true. A chart comparing their differences is shown below:
| Comparative Points |
Quartz Lamps (T3) |
Quartz Tubes |
| Color Sensitivity - the effect product color has on heating cycle times |
Yes (Example: white-colored products will take longer to heat than black) |
Minimal |
| Wavelength |
Primarily short-wave |
Primarily medium-wave |
| Type of element |
Tungsten filament in a vacuum (Usually an inert gas, such as argon is used) |
Iron-Chromium-Aluminum element (Nickel-Chromium is also used) |
| Power output per tube |
Up to 200 watts/lineal inch |
Up to 60 watts/lineal inch |
| Power output over a given area |
Up to 60 watts/in2 is common |
Up to 60 watts/in2 |
| Power switch device |
Expensive phase-angle SCR |
Reasonably priced zero-cross SCR or SSR |
| Temperature response |
Up to temperature in 2-4 seconds
Up to color in 1-2 seconds |
Up to temperature in 5-30 seconds, depending on the design |
| Inrush current |
700% - 1000% |
7% initial current |
| Terminal cooling requirements |
Air or water cooling required |
No cooling requirements |
| Design flexibility |
Standard sizes available |
Custom manufactured in length, wattage, voltage, and termination |
| Typical life expectancy |
<5,000 Hours |
10,000 Hours |
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