Product Overview
The Ushio Industrial Quartz Halogen 1001334 (QH3650T3/5) Infrared Heater Element is a heavy-duty, high-performance double-ended thermal heat tube engineered for high-density industrial process ovens, conveyorized paint curing lines, plastic thermoforming systems, and high-intensity optical drying assemblies. Running at an efficient 2500K short-wave infrared emission envelope on high-voltage 480V networks, this premium 3,650-watt component features a translucent T3 quartz glass body and rugged metal sleeve exits with flexible lead wires. Manufactured in Japan to meet exacting commercial tolerances, it provides a dependable 5,000-hour rated service life when loaded inside approved enclosed industrial process machinery.
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Power Output
3,650W
High-Density IR
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System Voltage
480V
Industrial Current
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Emission Profile
2500K
Short-Wave Wave
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Total Length
1,060mm
41.73" Casing Profile
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Burn Position
Horizontal
Strict ±4° Limit
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ADL Supply Expert Application & Replacement Guide
The Ushio QH3650T3/5 is an engineered industrial process heating component rather than a standard illumination bulb. It is widely applied as original equipment or high-grade field replacements for commercial automotive powder coating lines, plastic thermoforming vacuum banks, textile dehydration equipment, and mass high-output electronic soldering setups. By leveraging short-wave infrared distribution curves, it instantly penetrates surface coatings to accelerate moisture release and curing thresholds without risking convective over-boiling.
Critical 480V Multi-Phase Amperage Loads and Hardwire Splicing Safety Rules: Maintenance supervisors and licensed industrial plant electricians executing field change-outs must follow strict lockout/tagout (LOTO) safety protocols prior to accessing the heat bank channel. This heavy-duty element relies on a dedicated single-phase branch line derived from a 480V industrial power distribution grid, drawing a continuous load current of 7.6 Amperes.
Connection is executed via high-temperature flexible lead wires extending from metal termination sleeves on each tip—it does not support standard screw or push-pin configurations. Electricians must wire connections directly into the fixture's heavy ceramic terminal block arrays using specialized ceramic wire nuts or compression lugs rated to withstand intense, continuous thermal exposure. Ensure overcurrent protection devices and incoming feeder wire gauges account for total combined element sets within the machine manifold.
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Verify Before Installing
Strict Horizontal Operation Mandated — 1,060mm Structural Length Verified — Enclosed Fixtures Only
This industrial tube must be operated exclusively within a **strict horizontal orientation window limited to ±4° of variance**. Vertical or diagonal mounting positions allow the internally supported tungsten coil segments to sag under gravity, leading to winding contact, localized short-circuit zones, and rapid envelope melting. Run only in fully ventilated enclosed reflector housings rated to manage a 3,650W continuous heat profile.
Mercury and Solid Waste Compliance Notice: This quartz heating component relies on clean halogen-gas halogen tungsten filaments and contains 0.0 mg of mercury. It is completely exempt from regional fluorescent transport laws and can be legally sold and shipped to all 50 states. Standard commercial e-waste handling rules apply at lifecycle end. |
Detailed Product Specifications
- Brand Name: Ushio America (Industrial Process Heating Systems Division)
- Product Series Line: Quartz Halogen Short-Wave Infrared Heat Series
- Ushio 5-Digit Product Ordering SKU Code: 1001334
- Manufacturer Description Code Model: QH3650T3/5
- UPC Barcode Number (GTIN-12): 048777133405
- Core Technology Class: Double-Ended Halogen Gas-Discharge Thermal Element
- Primary Application Context: Industrial Process Heating / Curing / Thermoforming Curing
- Operational Power Draw: 3,650 Watts
- Nominal Operational System Voltage: 480 Volts AC Mainline (Industrial Single-Phase Bridge)
- Continuous Operating Amperage Draw: 7.60 Amperes continuous load profile
- Infrared Peak Emission Curve: Short-Wave IR spectrum centered at approximately 1.2 microns
- Color Temperature Equivalence Index: 2500K CCT Output
- Base / Terminal Type Configuration: Double-Ended Metal Sleeve Caps fitted with flexible high-temperature lead wires
- Glass Tube Shape Profile: T3 Sleeve (10mm actual outer quartz cylinder width)
- Glass Casing Material: High-Purity Translucent Vitreous Fused Quartz Glass
- Maximum Overall Length (MOL): 1,060mm (Exactly 41.73" Inches end cap tip to tip)
- Rated Average Lifespan: 5,000 Hours (Evaluated under continuous baseline monitoring loops)
- Chassis Burn Position Restriction: Strict Horizontal (Horizontal ±4° orientation tracking limitation)
Operation, Safety & Mounting Compliance
Quartz Tube Handling and Surface Contamination Protection
Never permit bare hands or uninsulated fingers to contact the clear quartz glass section of the heating tube during installation. Human skin carries microscopic trace deposits of alkaline perspiration and sodium-based tracking oils. When the element activates and achieves extreme thermal scaling thresholds within fractions of a second, these surface chemical deposits initiate a destructive molecular process known as devitrification.
The alkaline compounds fuse permanently into the glass lattice, altering the quartz crystal array and creating clouding zones. These cloudy areas trap local radiation, causing high-temperature hot spots that trigger premature tube distortion, stress cracks, or explosive casing rupture under pressure. Always mount utilizing clean cotton replacement gloves or protective lint-free microfiber sleeves. If an accidental smudge occurs, thoroughly wash the quartz tube with high-purity isopropyl alcohol and allow it to dry completely prior to grid power initialization.
Thermal Cool-Down Mandates and Enclosure Requirements
Due to the intensive 3,650W energy density concentrated across a 10mm cross section, the quartz body and bordering aluminum reflector shrouds generate extreme temperatures that persist long after grid disconnection. Maintenance personnel must enforce a minimum **20-minute mandatory cool-down window** following machine lockout before attempting any service, layout checks, or hardware handling. This component must only be deployed inside original equipment manufacture (OEM) enclosed baking tunnels or fully shielded ventilation cowlings to mitigate intense direct radiation burns or ignition threats to local facilities.
Commercial Equipment Industry Cross-References
This premium 3650W 480V double-ended T3 quartz heating element serves as an alternative or direct electrical drop-in replacement for the following lines:
- Sylvania Commercial Match: Equivalent 3650W 480V Double-Ended T3 Quartz Halogen IR Element
- GE Lighting Alternative Match: QH3650/T3 480V Double-Ended Industrial Process Tube
- Industry OEM Replacement: Direct drop-in match for 3,650W 480V heating zones across modern powder curing tunnels, thermoforming machine grids, paint drying cells, and textile process banks
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