On the glass line, heat isn’t just energy—it’s control. When the bending furnace has to hold tight thermal uniformity across a complex shape, or the tempering section needs a fast, repeatable preheat, uneven heat shows up fast: optical distortion, thermal stress fractures, and scrap. The Punti rod preheater lamp was built for that reality, putting radiant heat exactly where the process needs it. What matters, technically We built the Punti rod preheater lamp as a compact radiant heater that can keep up with industrial glass work. The quartz envelope gives you fast thermal response and high-temperature stability, and the rod shape concentrates energy into a tight zone—perfect for localized preheating and drying without overheating what’s next to it. The output is tuned for a quick temperature rise, so you can keep cycle times short without beating up the glass surface. In practice, that means you hit setpoints fast, hold them consistently, and run the same profile shift after shift. Why it earns its keep on the floor This lamp makes sense in four tough glass processes. In hot bending, it delivers uniform preheat that helps reduce shape variability and edge stress. In tempering, it speeds up the initial ramp so you can push throughput without overloading the main furnace. In lamination—EVA, SGP, and PVB—controlled, even heating improves degassing and adhesion, which cuts down bubble defects and rework. For coating drying, the focused radiant output dries layers faster while limiting convection-driven dust and solvent entrapment. The payoff is fewer off-spec sheets, less scrap, and steadier line performance. Here are the details that matter Installation is straightforward on standard fixtures, but alignment is where you earn it. The rod has to be positioned to match the glass travel profile and the emissivity differences across coatings and tints—otherwise you’ll see hot spots and uneven heating. Keep reflectors and mounting hardware clean, and make sure cooling is handled properly; that’s when the lamp performs best. And yes, it’s energy-efficient compared with broad-area heating, but it still runs hot—maintain clearances and thermal shielding to protect nearby components and your people.