Hatco IR heat lamp E27 40W clear shatterproof – 50x80mm, wholesale pack of 12 pcs

In a shatter-resistant lamp, the glass bulb is coated with a special film. If the glass breaks, the film holds the shards together so they do not fall off.

Practical significance:

• Food protection: a broken lamp will not contaminate food with glass shards
• User safety: no glass shards on the work surface or floor
• Hygiene requirements: in most professional kitchens, a legal requirement for lighting located above food

The use of a shatter-resistant lamp is often a requirement of food hygiene regulations — verify the requirements of your own country or municipality.

An infrared (IR) heat lamp produces primarily heat rather than visible light. Electrical energy is converted into heat, which radiates directly onto the target without needing to heat the air in between.

Typical applications:

• Keeping food warm: restaurant pickup counters, buffet tables
• Animal heating: chicken coops, pig/sheep farms (warming offspring)
• Bathroom supplemental heating: quick heat without needing to heat the entire room
• Drying paint and glue: industrial applications

The thermal efficiency of an IR lamp is approximately 60–80% of its electricity consumption—the rest is emitted as visible light.

The nominal service life of a Hatco IR heat lamp is typically 5,000–8,000 hours. In professional use, where the lamp is on during business hours (e.g., 8–12 hours per day), the service life corresponds to approximately 1.5–2.5 years.

Factors affecting service life include:

• On/off cycles: a lamp that is switched on and off frequently wears out faster than one that burns continuously
• Operating environment temperature: humidity or excessive temperature fluctuations
• Vibration: shaking puts strain on the lamp structure

Keep spare lamps in the kitchen storage — an IR lamp failure can interrupt food service, so quick replacement is important for business continuity.

Generally yes — the E27 base and standard 250 V allow the bulb to be used in a wide variety of heat cabinets and pickup stations. However, check the device's user manual for:

• Required wattage: 40 W vs other wattages (250 W, 375 W etc.) — ensure that 40 W is sufficient
• Base size: E27 is the most common, but the device may require an ER (R125, R150) type bulb
• Shatterproof requirement: most professional equipment requires it

For Hatco-branded equipment, Hatco's own bulbs are a safe choice. If you are using a device from another manufacturer, check the replacement bulbs approved by the manufacturer.