Description
The IR803 is a compact but powerful infrared-heating oven designed specifically to meet the needs of orthotic, prosthetic, and custom-footwear workshops. It delivers quick, even heating of thermoplastics, blister-forming trays, sheet materials, and other plastics — making it an essential tool for vacuum forming, deep drawing, shell molds, and pre-forming preparation.
Core Features & Benefits
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Direct infrared heating — no preheating required: Unlike conventional convection ovens, the IR803 uses infrared-quartz tubes to heat material surfaces directly, dramatically reducing warm-up times and increasing workshop throughput.
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Precise material-surface temperature control: An integrated optical IR-sensor coupled with a microprocessor-based PID controller continuously measures the surface temperature of the material — preventing overheating or burnt plastics and guaranteeing consistent results.
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Wide temperature range & flexible process control: Temperature is infinitely adjustable between ~30 °C and 250 °C, suitable for a broad range of thermoplastics. Built-in timer and ramp functions allow custom heating cycles and gentle heat-up, ideal for sensitive materials.
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Workshop-ready ergonomic design: The IR803 includes a pull-out Teflon-coated tray for easy loading of sheets or forming frames, double-pane viewing windows for safe monitoring, and interior lighting — making it practical for daily use in labs or clinics.
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Efficient & energy-saving operation: With no need for long pre-heating and no idle-time heating of air (as happens in convection ovens), the IR803 offers faster cycle-times and lower energy consumption — helping lower operating costs.
Typical Use Cases
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Pre-heating thermoplastic sheets or blanks for vacuum-forming insoles, orthotic shells, prosthetic sockets, or foot orthoses.
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Heating blister-forming trays for prosthetic/quasi-sock molds or thermoforming applications.
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Softening EVA, PP/PE, or other polymer sheets prior to forming or shaping.
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Preparing plastic parts before post-processing, bonding, or shell sealing.
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Batch processing small to medium-size plastic sheets — ideal for clinics, ortho labs, and custom-device
