As the world urgently seeks to reduce its carbon footprint, the concept of LOCALISED HEATING is gaining momentum. Traditional methods of space heating rely on warmed air circulating within a space to raise overall temperature to a satisfactory level. Due to the fact that “hot air rises” as it is less dense than cooler air, the best place to keep warm is more often than not in a roof space! That is why heating air directly is so inefficient in a large open area or outdoors.

What is localised heating? 

While “infrared technology” is offered as the solution to this problem, in reality, SHORT-WAVE INFRARED provides the most effective option. Short-wave infrared heating is 92% radiant efficient and is targeted heating. This is the technology which is used for the concept of Localised Heating. It will instantly form a ‘comfortable heat zone’, resilient to disruptions caused by air currents or open doors, making it an ideal solution to replace gas fired blowers or other electric elements This innovative approach effectively addresses the issue of heat loss and wasted energy, ensuring consistent warmth in designated areas and cutting energy bills and company carbon emissions.

Infrared Australia’s Helios short-wave infrared space heaters are helping to transform Australia’s heating approach for open industrial environments. Localised infrared heating allows you to target specific areas such as a workstation without the need to heat the entire factory, warehouse or workshop. Air only becomes heated by re-radiation off surfaces such as people and work benches.

Conventional space heating system vs short-wave infrared heating

Compared to short-wave infrared heating solutions, conventional air heating systems have several limitations, including:

• Wasting energy in preheating work areas to reach the desired temperature.
• High energy consumption due to the need for continuous heating of workspaces.
• Significant ongoing maintenance expenses associated with conventional heating systems.
• A considerable environmental impact, particularly due to carbon emissions and energy consumption.

By comparison, short-wave localised heating offers:

• Instant heating of workstation – warmth within 1 second of switch on means no wasted energy.
• Only heat the specific areas requiring heat – everywhere else remains at ambient.
• Air heated only by re-radiation off surfaces.
• Can be placed on timers or proximity sensors to further reduce energy usage.

Why choose Helios Short-wave infrared heating? 

Infrared Australia’s Helios short-wave heaters are a superior infrared heating solution to your localised heating needs.

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