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News Release from: Heraeus Noblelight | Subject: Infra-red emitters
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 02 December 2005
Infra-red emitters are hot stuff on the
race track
An novel infra-red heating system helps ensure that the tyres of some of the cars taking part in the A1 Grand Prix are at their optimum operating temperature at the start of every race.
An infra-red heating system, developed by Tyre Technology, of Holmfirth, and using infra-red emitters from Heraeus Noblelight, is helping to ensure that the tyres of some of the cars taking part in the new A1 Grand Prix are at their optimum operating temperature at the start of every race The system has already been used successfully by various race car and tyre manufacturers throughout Europe
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 9 Sep 2002 at 8.00am (UK)
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The correct tyre temperature is an important parameter in the operating performance of a modern race car, as it is the tyres which transmit the power to the track and the tyres which provide the frictional force to keep the car on the track.
The high specification tyres, specially developed for racing, are designed to perform at their best when they reach an optimum temperature.
Conventionally, they are heated to this temperature by means of tyre blankets while in the pits garage.
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However, conventional tyre blankets feature considerable heat-up times and need to be switched on well in advance of their expected use.
They are also extremely energy-intensive and can take up to 2 hours to heat up a typical racing tyre.
In contrast, the new heating system can heat a tyre to 85C from cold in less than ten minutes and heated tyres can be held, energy-efficiently at this temperature for up to 2 hours.
Essentially, the new Franc 11 system consists of an easily assembled and dismantled aluminium framework which contains ten, 2.5kW carbon infra-red emitters.
Up to four wheels at a time can be placed within the framework and the operator simply sets the required temperature, presses the start button and draws an insulating blanket into position.
The new system offers significant advantages over conventional heating blankets.
It provides deeper heat, so that heat is retained for longer and it delivers even heat so that there are no hot spots.
Warm-up times have been drastically reduced and the system is particularly energy-efficient.
Moreover, it saves valuable garage space, as one Franc 11 system can replace up to 16 sets of conventional tyre blankets.
Carbon emitters are medium wave emitters with a carbon heating element and are part of the comprehensive product portfolio offered by Heraeus Noblelight , part of the multi-national Heraeus Group.
Heraeus specialises in the production and application of high quality energy sources covering the entire electromagnetic spectrum, from ultra-violet to infra-red.
It has over 40 years experience in infra-red technology and offers the expertise, products and systems to provide efficient and effective solutions to drying, heating and curing problems throughout industry.
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