On a Sidel SBO 10 Series 1 line, the heating section is where the shift gets made or broken. If preform temperature starts drifting, you’ll see it immediately—weight swings, blown-out shoulders, and a scrap pile that quietly eats your margin. What you need is an infrared radiator that behaves like the original: same output, same response, same reliability. That’s what keeps the heating profile repeatable, shift after shift. What matters, technically The SBO 10 Series 1 infrared radiator is built around a short-wave quartz emitter, chosen specifically for fast thermal response and tight control inside the preform heating tunnel. It runs at 230V, with power matched to the machine’s heating-zone load so you don’t have to rework the control strategy. The quartz tube is dimensioned for the SBO 10 geometry and mounting, using an R7s-style interface and end-seal dimensions that line up with the reflector fixture. Peak wavelength is tuned for PET absorption, so the energy goes into heating the preform wall instead of being wasted as convective heat. Output stays stable over time, backed by field-verified run hours that keep the heating curve consistent. And the cold-start ramp is quick enough to support frequent recipe changes without long warm-up delays. Why it works in stretch blow molding In stretch blow molding, the preform has to hit a tight temperature window before it hits the mold. This radiator restores the OEM-intended heating balance: faster recovery after line stops, fewer hot spots, and less variability across cavities. The payoff is fewer rejects, more consistent bottle weight, and cycle performance you can count on. Energy use stays under control because the emitter delivers the required heat without overshoot. The matched design also cuts out the temptation to crank up power to compensate for mismatched lamps. What you need to watch on install and operation Installation is straightforward, but the details are where you earn it. Confirm the exact wattage and voltage for your SBO 10 Series 1 variant, and make sure the reflector is clean and aligned properly—misalignment shows up as banding on the bottle. Handle the quartz tube by the ends only. Any contamination on the tube surface will drive uneven heating and shorten service life. Infrared emitters are also sensitive to ambient drafts and cooling airflow; if your tunnel airflow is high, verify the temperature feedback loop so you don’t get oscillation. When the specs and mounting match the machine, you get repeatable heating with fewer lamp changes and less downtime.