Solaronics manufactures gas-fired infrared warehouse heaters for warehousing and manufacturing facilities. Gas-fired infrared heaters are better suited for warehouses and manufacturing facilities than forced air heaters because they heat floors, objects, and people rather than the air. Forced air heaters, heaters that heat only the air, heat large buildings inefficiently because the warm air produced by them quickly rises to the ceiling, leaving the floor level cold and requiring more heat. Forced air heaters typically have higher energy costs as a result. Solaronics’ infrared heaters provide heat where it is needed, at the floor level. Our gas-fired infrared heaters increase personnel comfort while reducing energy costs.
On This Page
- How We Plan Warehouse Heater Placement
- High-Intensity vs. Low-Intensity Infrared Heaters for Warehouses
- Factory Heaters Proven in Real Facilities
- Plan Your Warehouse Heating Before Winter
- FAQs
How We Plan Warehouse Heater Placement
It’s important to consider the type of warehouse, size, mounting heights, and other obstacles when choosing infrared heating equipment. Solaronics strategically places infrared heaters in your warehousing and manufacturing facilities for maximum coverage and proper heater placement as well as safety for your employees and products. We typically recommend perimeter and aisle heating as the placement for these heaters because it provides the most clearance of space, however, this could vary depending on your facility.
Loading docks and overhead doors are the biggest sources of heat loss in most buildings. Every time a door opens in winter, cold air rushes across the floor. Pairing perimeter infrared coverage with an Overhead DoorJet door heater or dedicated loading dock heating keeps those zones usable when shipping volume peaks.
High-Intensity vs. Low-Intensity Infrared Heaters for Warehouses
Solaronics builds two families of gas-fired infrared heaters. The right fit depends on your mounting height, how the building is ventilated, and whether you need total building heat or targeted zones around workstations.
High-Intensity Infrared Heaters For Warehouses
Ventilation of high-intensity infrared heaters may be accomplished through the building’s natural or mechanical ventilation system. These have an open flame across a ceramic tile surface. Common uses include total building heat or zone heating. High-intensity heaters can be rigidly mounted or hung by chain and are controlled by a thermostat.
Low-Intensity Infrared Heaters For Warehouses
Low-intensity heaters offer a perfect solution to total warehouse building heating. If no ventilation system is provided, these heaters may require direct ventilation through a sidewall or roof. They are typically mounted by chain or cable and are controlled by a thermostat. Tube heaters use a burner assembly to push an enclosed flame and hot flue gases through the inside of a heat exchanger. Shiny reflectors above direct heat down to the floor.
Solaronics’ low-intensity lineup includes the Suntube and True Dual infrared tube heaters for warehouse and factory heating.
Factory Heaters Proven in Real Facilities
See how manufacturers have used Solaronics infrared heating in their own plants:
Plan Your Warehouse Heating Before Winter
Fall is when most facilities finalize heating upgrades. Talk to your local Solaronics rep now to size warehouse heaters for your building, request a quote, and get equipment in place before the coldest months. Find a local rep or call 800.223.5335.
FAQs
What is the best type of heater for a warehouse?
For most warehouses, gas-fired infrared heaters are the most efficient choice. They heat floors, equipment, and people directly instead of heating air that rises to the ceiling. Low-intensity tube heaters suit total building heat, and high-intensity ceramic heaters suit total building or zone heating.
How do infrared heaters lower warehouse heating costs?
Forced air heaters warm the air, which rises and collects at the ceiling, so they run longer to keep the floor comfortable. Infrared warehouse heaters put heat at floor level where people work, which raises comfort while reducing energy costs.
Where should infrared heaters be mounted in a warehouse?
Solaronics typically recommends perimeter and aisle placement because it provides the most clearance. The final layout depends on the type of warehouse, its size, mounting heights, and obstacles such as racking. Your local rep can plan placement for your facility.
Do infrared warehouse heaters need to be vented?
High-intensity heaters can be ventilated through the building's natural or mechanical ventilation system. Low-intensity tube heaters may need direct venting through a sidewall or roof if the building has no ventilation system.
Can infrared heaters be used as factory heaters?
Yes. Infrared heaters work well in manufacturing plants because they can heat the whole building or target zones around workstations without heating the full volume of air below the roof.
How do I get a quote for warehouse heaters?
Use the Solaronics rep locator to find your local representative, or call 800.223.5335. Your rep will help size and place heaters for your building.