Introduction
Here’s the truth about the lamps we make for your SIG Blomax 4/6/8/10 machines: they’re built for one thing—getting the job done. Forget the fancy branding. We’re focused purely on the industrial heat you need. At the heart of it, it’s simple. Quartz envelope. Tungsten halogen fill. R7s end caps. We built it to hit the exact same thermal output and dimensions as the original, but without the price tag that comes with a big logo.
Power, Voltage, and Dimensions: Getting It Right
Blomax machines are picky. They need precise heat across a specific tube length, and there’s no wiggle room. That’s why our lamps match the standard lengths and wattages of the 4/6/8/10 lineup. We even match the voltage to what your machine was designed for. Got a high-voltage machine? Our high-voltage lamps pull less current for the same wattage. That keeps your wiring cooler and takes strain off your terminal blocks. It’s all about matching the lamp to the nameplate: same wattage, same voltage, same length. Get one of those wrong, and you’ll throw off the heat, slow down your cycle, and shorten the life of everything around it.
What’s Inside: Quartz, Tungsten Halogen, and R7s
Quartz is the workhorse here. It handles the shock of turning on and off over and over, and it stays stable even when things get scorching hot. Borosilicate just can’t keep up. The tungsten halogen cycle is what keeps the filament healthy. It takes the tungsten that evaporates and puts it back where it belongs, which means a longer life and steady, reliable output. And the R7s connector? It’s a no-brainer. It’s an industrial standard for a reason. It handles high current, locks in tight, and makes swapping a lamp a quick, clean job. Inside, the geometry and gas are tuned to keep resistance and temperature consistent, so every time you fire it up, it behaves the same way.
Real-World Use: PET Blowing and the Plant Floor
These lamps are workhorses in PET blowing, where you need to heat the neck of the preform quickly and evenly before the stretch. The lamp has to deliver intense, controllable heat in a small space. What does that look like on the floor? Fast warm-up. A stable temperature through the cycle. And you can count on when it’s time to replace it. Just keep one thing in mind: that high watt density creates serious local heat. Make sure your reflector, airflow, and machine cooling are all matched to the lamp. If the cooling isn’t up to snuff, you’ll burn out the lamp faster—and risk damaging nearby electrical parts. We’re giving you the same core materials—quartz and tungsten—built to the exact specs of your machine, at a fair, transparent price. No markup for a brand name. Just solid engineering that meets the thermal and electrical needs of the Blomax platform. **A quick heads-up:**Always double-check the voltage, wattage, length, and end-cap type before you order. Using the wrong spec will hurt performance and can even create safety risks.