Keep your food warm and enticing in compact or multi-lamp heated displays with the Under Control (U.C.I.) 118mm R7s Jacketed Catering Heat Lamp. Specifically engineered for the rigorous demands of the catering industry, this high-performance infrared halogen quartz lamp provides instant, efficient heat, ensuring your culinary creations remain at their perfect serving temperature.

Designed for professional heated counters and serveries, our 118mm R7s jacketed lamp stands out with its low-pressure design, which significantly contributes to an impressive service life of 8,000 hours. That's an astonishing 60% longer than many standard alternatives, meaning fewer replacements and reduced operational costs for your business. All our Catering Lamps are CE approved and rigorously manufactured to the highest standards, including EN60335-1:2005 & EN60335-2-30:2003, Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC, and RoHS directive, guaranteeing safety and compliance.

Key Features & Benefits:

Jacketed Design for Enhanced Safety & Durability: The protective jacket around the halogen bulb adds an extra layer of safety, making it robust and suitable for busy catering environments. It helps contain glass if the lamp were to break.
Compact 118mm Size: Ideal for smaller heated display units, targeted warming areas, or integration into multi-lamp systems where space is at a premium.
Instant Infrared Heat: U.C.I. Infrared halogen quartz lamps heat up instantly, ensuring that heat passes through your food by radiation and conduction, keeping it warm without delay.
Extended 8,000-Hour Service Life: Experience unparalleled longevity. This low-pressure design delivers 60% more operational hours than many other lamps, reducing the frequency and cost of replacements.
Precision Heating: Our halogen lamps effectively heat, bake, and cure objects evenly and efficiently. This shortens operating times, reduces heat loss, and consistently improves food quality.
Certified Quality & Compliance: All lamps are CE approved and manufactured to stringent European standards (EN60335-1:2005 & EN60335-2-30:2003), ensuring they meet all necessary safety and quality regulations for commercial use. They also comply with Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC and RoHS directive.
Optimised for Catering Displays: Specifically designed for heated counters and serveries, providing the ideal warmth to present food at its best.
Energy Efficient Operation: Rapid heating and efficient heat transfer contribute to lower energy consumption compared to conventional heating methods.

Technical Specifications:

Lamp Type: Jacketed Halogen Infrared Quartz Lamp
Size: 118mm
Base Type: R7s (Double-ended linear)
Rated Service Life: 8,000 hours
Compliance: CE Approved, EN60335-1:2005, EN60335-2-30:2003, Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC, RoHS Directive
Heat Type: Short Wavelength Infrared (fast, intense heat)
Voltage: 230V
Wattage: 150W, 200W, 300W, 400w, 500W

Irradiance Data

UCI Item Code	Volt	Power	Color Temperature	Radiative fluxΦ	Measured surface temperature of the tested object (including reflector) at a distance of 70cm from the irradiated object.
JIR-100W-118-R7S	240V	100W(90-110W)	2200-2400K	80W	32℃
JIR-150W-118-R7S	240V	150W(135-165W)	2300-2500K	123W	35℃
JIR-200W-118-R7S	240V	200W(180-220W)	2300-2500K	165W	37℃
JIR-300W-118-R7S	240V	300W(270-315W)	2400-2600K	255W	43℃
JIR-500W-118-R7S	240V	500W(450-525W)	2400-2600K	425W	53℃

Ideal Applications:

The U.C.I. 118mm R7s Jacketed Catering Heat Lamp is the perfect choice for maintaining food temperature and quality in:

Compact Commercial Food Display Counters
Smaller Heated Serveries
Multi-Lamp Buffet Line Systems (for zoned heating)
Compact Carvery Units
Speciality Food Warmer Cabinets
Commercial Kitchen Holding Areas requiring precise, smaller heat sources

Important: The 500W lamps are not recommended for use with ceran countertops because of the high temperatures produced by both the lamps and the ceran glass surfaces. Ensure a minimum mounting distance of 800mm. Additionally, please use our mesh guards when opting for the 500W lamps.

Complete Your Setup:

At Under Control, we provide a full range of solutions. We also supply all the associated accessories such as reflectors and holders, to suit your installation needs. While this 118mm size is popular for its compact nature, we also offer 216mm and 220mm options for larger applications. If these standard sizes don't fit your unique application, custom-made sizes can be produced upon request to meet your precise specifications.

Why Choose Under Control (U.C.I.)?

With U.C.I., you're choosing a partner committed to quality, performance, and customer satisfaction. We provide various types of quartz lamps and heaters, including short, medium, and long wavelengths, to meet our customers' varied application needs. Our expertise ensures you get reliable products that enhance your operational efficiency.

Keep your dishes perfectly warm and your customers happy. Add the U.C.I. 118mm R7s Jacketed Catering Heat Lamp to your cart today!

Customer Reviews:

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"Perfect compact heat lamp!"

"This 118mm R7s lamp was exactly what we needed for our smaller counter displays. It heats up instantly, and the jacketed design feels very secure. Great longevity so far!" - The Corner Bakery, June 2025

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"Reliable for multi-zone warming"

"We use several of these in a modular food warmer. The even heat is excellent, and the 8000-hour life is a massive bonus. Makes managing our different sections much easier." - Event Catering Solutions, May 2025

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

Q1: What does "R7s" mean in relation to this lamp?

A1: R7s refers to the type of base (or cap) on the lamp. It's a double-ended linear base, meaning the lamp has a cap at each end that slots into corresponding holders. The "118mm" indicates the length of the lamp.

Q2: How does a "jacketed" catering heat lamp differ from a standard one?

A2: A jacketed catering heat lamp has an additional protective glass layer or coating around the main heating element. This enhances safety by making the lamp more robust, less prone to shattering, and often provides a barrier against food splashes or moisture, crucial for catering environments.

Q3: Is the 8,000-hour service life accurate?

A3: Yes, this lamp is designed with a low-pressure technology that extends its service life significantly, achieving approximately 8,000 hours under typical operating conditions, which is about 60% longer than many comparable lamps.

Q4: Can this 118mm lamp replace a 220mm or 216mm lamp?

A4: No, each lamp length (118mm, 216mm, 220mm) requires a fixture designed for that specific size. This 118mm lamp is best for fixtures explicitly designed for its length, or for building new modular heating systems.

Q5: Do you supply other sizes or custom options?

A5: Yes, in addition to this 118mm lamp, we also stock 216mm and 220mm sizes. If your application requires different dimensions, we can arrange for custom-made lamps to meet your precise specifications.

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