Infrared ovens are a type of industrial heating system that uses a series of lights or reflectors to emit energy. This type of system can be beneficial to your company if you're cooking a large quantity of different types of food and want to ensure universal temperature distribution. It can also work if you're cooking on a smaller scale and only need an infrared toaster oven.

To add to its allure, infrared ovens don't necessarily cook food. How is that possible? Certain ovens are used for curing and powdercoating, which is more of an industrial than culinary aspect.

When looking for an infrared oven supplier, do these three things before you purchase your infrared ovens include:

1. Examine why you wish to purchase an infrared oven for cooking or manufacturing.

2. Consider equipping your facility with either gas or electric infrared ovens.

3. Investigate finance options when you buy an infrared oven.

Action Steps
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Take inventory to determine the best infrared oven for your needs

Whether it's a small-scale oven, as in an infrared toaster oven, or larger, as in several infrared powdercoat ovens, it's important to do your research. It's probably an easy decision--nonedible versus edible. The industrial oven can cure paint, shrink packaging and solder electrical components. If you're using the infrared oven for food purposes, you should notice a change in your food right away, as it should cook the food more quickly and more evenly.

I recommend: Toaster-Oven.net offers several infrared toaster oven options, including one Panasonic model that has a quick warm-up time and a decreased baking time. Vulcan Catalytic Systems, Ltd. is the leader in custom gas catalytic infrared powdercoat ovens. These work best for the woodworking or industrial metal organizations, and the modular designs make for quick assembly.

Look into whether a gas or electric infrared oven is for you

Although electricity is the energy most companies prefer to use, there's nothing wrong with choosing a gas infrared oven. The initial cost of upgrading your facility in order to purchase gas infrared ovens can be high. However, if your company covers a large space and size, gas infrared ovens can be cheaper than electric in the long run.

I recommend: Consult with HIX International to buy an infrared oven because they offer custom-built electric ovens. Determine the benefits of gas infrared ovens versus electric at Fostoria Industries, Inc. At Corbett Industries, Inc., they offer several infrared convection oven options, which include different styles and capacities.

Find a lender to help you purchase an infrared oven

There are plenty of financing options available to help offset the cost when you're considering an infrared oven. Buying on credit can allow you to free up capital funds you need for other items in your inventory. Bank loans are best if you're looking for short-term loans. Leasing is best for your long-term needs, especially if those needs involve equipment that can depreciate over time.

I recommend: Wisconsin Oven Corporation, an infrared oven distributor, offers leasing options to purchase infrared ovens. In addition to equipment, other costs such as freight and installation can be included in the financing. AJ Madison works with GECAF to provide financing when you purchase one of Madison's infrared ovens.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  A laboratory infrared oven is environmentally friendly because it doesn't emit pollutant gases. Many states require little to no nitrous oxide gas output, which can easily be obtained by establishing a catalytic reaction.