Ice wax machine12/12/2023 ![]() Fresh over Dry….When it comes to water extracts its best to start of with fresh. Lawrence Wilson, Nov 15, LD Wilson Consulting, Inc.Ģ. Green Ice Wax is an excellent of wax for infrared application as it has a low melting point and excellent flow characteristics. However, based on the experience of the GI team, it is worth further investigation and has promise as a clear choice for waxing skis and snowboards in the future. This technique is not commonly used yet and is still under investigation as to its performance and durability. The technique is fast as scrapping is not required and is safe because the wax does not fume. Also since the lamp is held over the base, there is no contact and thus no chance to compromise the base material. ![]() The temperature was consistent unlike like that of an iron’s temperature which fluctuates during application. ![]() Some advantages noted were that the base temperature could not overheat as the wax flowed evenly and was allowed to penetrate deeply. In this case 120☏ as measured with an Infrared thermometer. The temperature of the base did not exceed the melt temperature of the wax. As the wax melts move the lamp down the ski until the whole ski surface was treated. Hold the lamp approximately 2-3 inches above the wax applied base. Turn on the lamp and allow it to heat up. Remove the excess wax with a soft clean cloth. Green Ice Wax GI 2000 warm safe and eco-friendly ski and snowboard wax available at Standard waxing nylon and horsehair brushes also available at Procedure:Īpply the wax to a previously cleaned ski by rubbing the wax on the base making sure the entire ski wax covered. The GI team has investigated using IR heat instead of an iron using the follow method:Ī standard 250 watt reddish heat lamp by FEIT $10-15 and clamp on lamp socket $10 -$20 They claim the base is able to absorb more wax, which penetrates deeper and therefore increases service life.² It is a compact waxing machine which utilizes infrared heaters to insure a gentile but also intensive treatment. In fact, Reichmann (manufacturer of tuning and wax equipment) has introduced the Wall Speed system. “This heat and other light frequencies improve circulation, hydration, oxygenation and often disable or weaken harmful microorganisms.”¹ IR heat penetrates deeply below the skin making it a highly effective technique.įor some time, ski technicians have been investigating and discussing the use of IR heating to apply wax. Recently, doctors have suggested using IR lamps to help alleviate joint pain, muscle strains, skin rashes and other issues relating to eyes, nose, ears and sinuses. Infrared (IR) technology is used in night vision, heating, cooking, wireless communication such as garage door openers and weather forecasting. These wavelengths are usually emitted by heat producing objects such as outdoor heat lamps found at bars and restaurants. Wavelengths in between the red color and microwaves are called infrared. This radiation is used for cooking, thus the name microwave ovens. For example, microwave, which has a relatively long wavelength compared to visible light. There are other types of electromagnetic radiation that we cannot see. The red color has the longest wavelength of the visible spectrum (the distance between the peak of one wave to that of the next). Remember R O Y G B I V, the colors of the rainbow? Well, light is composed of electromagnetic radiation having various wavelengths.
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