Radiant heating has traditionally been installed in industrial and commercial buildings, especially where there are large open areas or in areas where there are heavily ventilated spaces.  It is an ideal solution for certain factory heating applications.

With the development of new products, radiant heating has become competitive within industrial and commercial buildings providing clients with energy efficient and cost effective industrial heating solutions and is a proven heating solution for a wide range of industrial and commercial premises.

Its application is universal including environments with high air change, frequently opened doors, or where there is a need for zonal heating in very large premises.

Radiant Heating - How it works

Radiant heating works in the same way as the sun.  The sun’s heat energy radiates through space eventually hitting Earth and warms its surface. This warmed surface heats up and raises the air temperature.

Radiant heat warms all solid objects and surfaces in its path through electromagnetic waves. Being mounted overhead, radiant heaters produce infrared heat that is directed downwards to low level by a reflector.

Infrared energy passes inertly through the air, dissipating as heat upon contact with people and surfaces thus creating a comfortable, all-round radiant warmth at lower air temperature. 

Radiant Heating - The benefits

Installing a radiant heating system in the correct environment reduces wasteful heating of empty space and makes substantial energy savings over conventional boiler and air systems. 

It is the ideal form of heating if a client is looking to heat a small part of a large space, or to heat an area with much ventilation. A radiant heater does not waste energy heating the atmosphere as a warm air heater would do.

• Reduced running costs
• Even heat coverage at low level
• Does not directly heat the air – ideal in areas of high air infiltration
• Minimises roof heat losses
• Heating systems can be controlled easily to provide varying zoned temperatures and operating times
• Rapid heat up and recovery times
• Easy to install, maintain and operate

Radiant Heating - Applications

If the majority of a building does not need heating, radiant heating could provide the ideal heating solution. Suitable applications include:

• Aircraft hangars
• Automotive workshops and showrooms
• Factories
• Warehouses
• Retail outlets
• Sports arenas and halls
• Workshops

Get in touch

Please contact us for more information about Argonaut Heating Ltd’s industrial and commercial radiant heating solutions.

Last Updated on Monday, 28 January 2013 19:10