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Focus-lite™
heat shrink processing machines
Focus-Lite™ Heat Shrink Processing System
Faster Heat Shrinking. Consistent Results.
Lower Processing Costs.
The Judco Focus-Lite™ provides a fast, efficient method for shrinking heat-shrink tubing used on wire harnesses, terminals, crimps, splices, and other electrical assemblies. Designed as a production alternative to traditional handheld heat guns, Focus-Lite™ provides rapid, controlled heat application to help reduce processing time, improve consistency, and increase operator productivity.
Focus-Lite™ systems are available in 1", 3", 8", and 16" shrink lengths, allowing the system to accommodate a wide range of harness and assembly applications. Shrink cycle time remains consistent across the available lengths, making Focus-Lite™ particularly effective for repetitive production environments. For higher-volume operations, the labor savings can be significant. The cost-savings example below illustrates the potential savings based on 10,000 heat-shrink operations per week.
Use our Cost Savings Worksheet to estimate the potential labor and processing savings for your specific production volume.
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Focus-Lite™ FL10* - Effective shrink length up to 1.0"
Focus-Lite™ FL30* - Effective shrink length up to 2.5"
Focus-Lite™ FL80* - Effective shrink length up to 8"
Focus-Lite™ FL160* - Effective shrink length up to 15.5"
FLG3 hand-held unit - Effective shrink length up to 1.375"
*All above models up to 5/8" cable diameter
Focus-Lite™ FLG2 - Effective shrink length up to 3.0",
up to 1.5" cable diameter
focus-lite™ benefits
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Reduced Operator Fatigue — eliminates the need to continuously hold and manipulate a traditional heat gun
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Quiet Operation — ideal for production environments where workplace noise is a concern
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Reduced Workstation Heat — concentrates heat at the shrink operation rather than unnecessarily heating the surrounding work area
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Consistent, Repeatable Shrinking — controlled heat application improves process consistency from part to part
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Improved Process Control — helps reduce operator-to-operator variation in heat-shrink operations
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Instant-On Operation — no warm-up time required
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Energy Efficient — operates at approximately 300 watts compared with 1,560 watts for a typical heat gun
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Long Service Life — designed for repetitive production use
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Low Maintenance — simple operation with minimal routine maintenance requirements
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Reduced Dependence on Heat Guns — eliminates common heat-gun wear and replacement issues from the shrinking process
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Standard 120V Power — easily integrates into most production workstations
*Illustrative savings based on the assumptions shown in the Focus-Lite™ Cost Savings Calculator. Actual savings will vary based on labor rates, production volume, shrink length, tubing material, and process conditions.
A Better Alternative to Traditional Heat Guns
The Focus-Lite™ by Judco Manufacturing is designed to make heat-shrink processing faster, more consistent, and more efficient than traditional handheld heat-gun methods.
*Results shown are based on Judco testing under specified process conditions; actual cycle times may vary by tubing material, size, wall thickness, and application.
By delivering controlled heat directly to the shrink operation, Focus-Lite™ can significantly reduce processing time while minimizing workstation heat and operator handling. The result is improved process control, greater part-to-part consistency, reduced labor content, and a more repeatable heat-shrink operation.
For repetitive and high-volume production, even a few seconds saved per operation can translate into substantial labor savings.
Compare the Focus-Lite™ shrink times below with traditional heat-gun processing to see the potential impact on your operation.
How Focus-Lite™ Works
Focus-Lite™ uses focused radiant energy to rapidly and efficiently shrink heat-shrink tubing. Unlike a conventional heat gun, which heats a broad area with moving hot air, Focus-Lite™ directs concentrated radiant energy specifically at the heat-shrink material.
Focused Quartz-Halogen Technology
Dual quartz-halogen lamps and specially designed reflectors concentrate usable radiant energy directly onto the target area of the wire, cable, terminal, or splice. This focused-energy approach provides rapid heat transfer where it is needed while minimizing unnecessary heat around the workstation. The result is faster shrink cycles, reduced energy consumption, and a more controlled and repeatable process compared with traditional handheld heat-gun methods.
Precise, Repeatable Control
An adjustable cycle timer allows operators to establish consistent shrink times for repetitive production, reducing operator-to-operator variation. An adjustable power control provides additional flexibility for heat-sensitive components and different tubing materials, allowing the process to be tailored to the requirements of the application. Together, focused radiant energy, controlled cycle time, and adjustable power provide a fast, consistent, and repeatable heat-shrink process.
focus-lite™ videos & Instruction Manuals
READY TO IMPROVE YOUR HEAT-SHRINK PROCESS?
Talk with Judco about your application, production volume, tubing sizes, and current heat-shrink process. Our team can help determine which Focus-Lite™ model best fits your requirements.
