Prime Heat HalCon™ Halogen IR Curing Ovens with Grapek Bates

Cure faster. Spend less. Finish better.

Traditional ovens waste time and energy heating air and soaking entire parts. Prime Heat HalCon ovens take a smarter approach. Built around a hybrid of halogen short-wave and medium-wave infrared plus electric convection, HalCon delivers energy directly into the coating, curing it from the inside out for a flawless finish in a fraction of the time. Integrate advanced Prime Heat technology with a Custom Designed Solution from Grapek Bates today. 

How does a Grapek Bates & Prime Heat Solution improve your curing process?

  • Halogen Short-Wave IR Technology for instant heat transfer and rapid curing. 
  • Fast heat-up times, reaching operating temperatures in seconds rather than minutes. 
  • Precision temperature control for consistent, high-quality finish results. 
  • Gas-free operation, reducing fuel dependency and emissions.  
  • Flexible designs available for batch and conveyorized production applications. 
  • Up to 70% faster curing times compared to traditional convection ovens, increasing throughput and productivity. 
  • Lower energy consumption, with reported energy savings of up to 50%, reducing operating costs. 
  • Improved finish quality through uniform heating and reduced risk of defects. 
  • Reduced production bottlenecks by accelerating curing cycles and increasing line efficiency. 
  • Environmentally friendly operation with zero direct carbon emissions from the heating process. 

Prime Heat IR Ovens provide manufacturers with a faster, cleaner, and more energy-efficient curing solution that improves product quality while lowering operational costs and increasing production capacity. Grapek Bates Custom System Engineering integrates the Prime Heat technology into our customer built systems that fit your production requirements!

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What is a Prime Heat Oven?

A Prime Heat Oven is an industrial curing system that uses Halogen Short-Wave Infrared (IR) technology to rapidly cure coatings, finishes, adhesives, and other materials. Unlike traditional convection ovens, it applies energy directly to the part and coating for faster, more efficient curing.

How does IR curing differ from convection curing?

Traditional convection ovens heat the surrounding air first and then transfer heat to the product. Prime Heat's Halogen IR technology delivers heat directly to the coating and substrate, promoting faster cure times and more efficient energy usage.

How much faster is a Prime Heat Oven?

Prime Heat reports cure times as low as 10 minutes, which can be up to 70% faster than traditional gas convection ovens, with some applications achieving up to 5X faster curing speeds. Specific cure times depend on the material and the coating being cured. Contact your Grapek Bates representative for further information.

What types of coatings can be cured?

Prime Heat systems can be configured to cure a wide variety of coatings, including:

  • Powder coatings
  • Water-based coatings
  • Solvent-based coatings
  • Wood finishes
  • Industrial paints and specialty coatings

How quickly does the oven reach operating temperature?

The Halogen IR elements reach full operating temperature in approximately one second, eliminating long preheat cycles common with conventional ovens.

How energy efficient is a Prime Heat Oven?

Prime Heat Halogen IR technology converts approximately 95% of electrical energy into usable heat, reducing overall energy consumption by up to 50% compared to traditional systems. Energy efficiency is dependent  on the material and coating being cured, and the configuration of the material in the oven space. . Contact your Grapek Bates representative for further information.

Does the oven require natural gas?

No. Prime Heat ovens operate using electric Halogen IR technology and do not require gas-fired heating systems, helping reduce emissions and operating costs.

How is temperature controlled?

The ovens use a combination of:

  • IR sensors
  • Digital thermostats
  • Touchscreen controls
  • Multiple heat zones

These features help maintain precise curing temperatures and consistent product quality. Specific temperature control features are determined by the ultimate oven design. Contact your Grapek Bates representative for further information.

Can the oven be customized?

Yes. Prime Heat systems are available in multiple sizes and configurations, including different tunnel lengths, heat zone arrangements, conveyor integration, and sliding wall designs for varying production requirements. Grapek Bates can design and deliver custom oven designs to meet any project requirement. Please fill out the form above and a GB representative will reach out to discuss your project.

What safety features are included?

Typical Prime Heat systems may include:

  • Airflow monitoring
  • LEL (Lower Explosive Limit) vapor detection
  • Exhaust interlocks
  • Purge cycles
  • NEMA-rated control panels
  • Emergency shutdown capabilities

Specific features vary by model and application. Contact your Grapek Bates representative for further information.

How long do the Halogen elements last?

Prime Heat Halogen elements have a service life expectancy of over 6,000 hours under normal operating conditions. 

What production benefits can I expect?

Users may experience:

  • Increased throughput
  • Reduced bottlenecks
  • Lower energy costs
  • Improved finish quality
  • Reduced floor space requirements
  • Faster turnaround times

These benefits are a result of rapid curing and more efficient heat transfer.

Are installation and training available?

Grapek Bates offers Installation, startup assistance, and operator training services on all Prime Heat Oven Configurations. 

What industries use Prime Heat Ovens?

Prime Heat systems have been used in:

  • Woodworking
  • Architectural millwork
  • Aerospace
  • Automotive
  • Powder coating operations
  • General industrial manufacturing
  • …..and many more!