Industrial heaters –Warm air industrial heating options

Warm air industrial heaters are frequently used in almost all industrial buildings today from warehousing, manufacturing , to food processing or even building sites to provide warm air supplementary heating, emergency heating or even frost protection. There is a variety of industrial heaters that serve different purposes, but these days thanks to the ErP regulations they are all highly energy efficient, and with variable heat output (normally via an adjustable thermostat) that allow the industrial heater to match the heat requirement of the industrial buildings.

Being an unavoidable necessity, it is very important for business owners to provide heat via a warm air industrial heater in their factory premises to serve their purpose.

Install an industrial heating system to deliver warm air with an industrial heater can be easy task as we can provide a large range of models from industrial electric fan heaters or industrial electric heaters that can either be mobile heaters, that are manufactured to cope with regular site use with adjustable thermostatic control and variable heat output (ideal for temperature protection of a large space – i.e., frost protection) or fixed electric fan heaters to deliver warm air for a more permanent solution for your industrial heating requirements.

We also do our industrial heater range powered by other fuels such as gas or oil (red diesel) to ensure you can have the industrial heating power/heat output to suit your fuel type.

Please go through the following points if you want to get the most out of your industrial heater requirements-

The following are the most common types of heaters on the market based on fuel types

Industrial Gas Heaters – Natural and Propane(LPG) Warm Air Heaters

Gas heaters and propane heaters burn natural gas, propane, liquefied natural gas (LNG) or other gaseous fuels to generate heat. The first gas heaters were similar to the Bunsen burner in that both they used a flame to heat air locally. This heated air was spread by convection to warm an entire area. Later, the burner’s flame was used to heat a structure made of asbestos, a strong and incombustible fibre. Although asbestos structures have been replaced by fire clay and other refractory materials, modern gas heaters still operate according to this principle. Gas heaters and propane heaters often use similar designs.

Performance Specifications

Specifications for natural gas heaters and propane (LPG) heaters include maximum temperature, heating capacity and maximum air flow. There are two parameters for maximum temperature, maximum air temperature and maximum operating temperature.

The maximum operating temperature for gas heaters is the highest temperature that the heater’s coating or protective cover may reach.

The maximum air temperature, as its words suggest, is the maximum temperature of the air exiting from the heater.

Heating capacity is the wattage that gas heaters and propane (LPG) heaters can deliver.

Fan Options

You can have either an axial fan for free blowing applications or a centrifugal fan for use of the industrial heater in a ducted warm air heating system

Industrial Heaters – Applications

The variety of different applications for gas and propane heaters include annealing and heat treating, drying, curing and tempering, melting, and the heating of gases and vapours. Gas heaters and propane heaters are also used to heat clean water, high purity waters and process waters, lightweight oils and degreasing solutions; heavy and medium weight oils, caustic solutions and mild and severe corrosive solutions.

Industrial Heaters – Features

There are many optional features for gas heaters. Some products are indirect-fired, corrosion resistant, finned, and explosion-proof or can be controlled by a microprocessor. Gas heaters can also be fitted with an internal temperature detector, a grounding wire, and multiple / independent timing controls.

Other additional features may also include overheat protection, adjustable thermostat control; portability

For more information of our range of gas heaters, please click here

 Oil Industrial Heater

Oil, normally red diesel is burnt to generate heat output, the are a good heating solution for large space, when mains gas is not available. They consist of metal columns with cavities and a heating element. Inside these cavities, oil or kerosene flows freely around a heating element. This element, which is located at the bottom of the heater, transfers heat through the fluid in a process called convection. The oil or kerosene acts as a heat buffer or reservoir and provides both a relatively high specific-heat capacity and a high boiling point. Because of its high specific-heat capacity, the oil or kerosene accumulates a large amount of thermal energy in a small volume. This high boiling point allows the fuel source to remain in the liquid phase, and means that oil heaters and kerosene heaters do not have to be high-pressure vessels.

Heaters -Types

There are many different types of oil and kerosene heaters. The variety include air, band, coil, and cable heaters; drum, duct, and enclosure heaters; and flexible, forced-air, immersion, and induction heaters. Cartridge, cast-in, ceramic fibre, and circulation heaters; Heat torches are forced-process air heaters that may burn oil or kerosene. Oil and kerosene heaters also include over-the-side, radiant flat panel, infrared (IR) and radiant reflective process heaters. . Other types of oil and kerosene heaters include room or space heaters.

Operation

Oil and kerosene heaters transfer heat to a room at a slower rate and over a longer period of time. Using the liquid petroleum as a heat reservoir, they transfer heat via conduction and radiation. Typically, the columns of oil and kerosene heaters are made of metal and constructed as thin fins.

Specifications

Specifications for the heating element include length or height, depth or thickness and width or diameter, some oil and kerosene heaters use single-phase or three-phase power. Others require AC voltage. Typically, an industrial heater use AC voltage instead of DC voltage.

Applications

There are a variety of different applications for an oil industrial heater, but the largest requirement is for space heating

Oil and kerosene heaters are also used to heat process and high-purity waters, lightweight oils & degreasing solutions, heavy &  medium weight oils, mild & severe corrosive solutions, caustic solutions, and liquid paraffin. Depending on the application, insulation options are also important to consider when selecting an oil or kerosene heater.

For more information of our range of oil heaters, please click here

Industrial Electric Heaters

An electric fan heater generates heat by passing an electric current through a high-resistance material know as a heating element. When an electric current passes through it, it glows red hot and converts electrical energy into heat. An electric fan heater can be ideal for providing supplementary heating or emergency heating applications.

Electric fan heaters are available with various heating power outputs, and the best ones have adjustable thermostatic control, and both high and low heat settings.

They can provide a robust and economical great heater solution to deliver warm air rapidly in any commercial or industrial building

Electric fan heaters radiate heat with the use of a tubular element, flexible heater element or other type of heating element. A heating element is usually made up of a coil, ribbon (corrugated or straight), or strip of wire that gives off heat similar to a lamp filament when used in a infrared heating unit.

Types

Heating elements are mostly either iron-based or nickel-based.  Nickel-based heating elements are typically made of nichrome, an alloy that consists of about 80% nickel and 20% chromium. Nichrome is a popular and common material for heating elements because of its high melting point of 2,550°F (1,400°C)

It also will not oxidize at high temperatures and does not expand much when it heats up. It also retains a consistent resistance of about 10% between ambient temperature and maximum operating temperature.

Features

Some key features of our industrial electric heaters are portability, precision temperature monitoring & control and temperature protection.

Industrial Electric Fan Heaters – Applications

Electric heaters are commonly used throughout industrial and consumer products to heat all types of liquids, gases, vapours, and solids. In consumer products, electric heaters are commonly used for heating water, air and even flooring. Industrial applications can utilize much higher wattages and industrial electrical heaters can be used for applications such as heat treating, annealing, melting, and the heating of all types of process fluids.

For more information of our range of industrial electric heaters, please click here

Industrial Heater – How to calculate how much heat you require

Once you have determined the type of industrial heater for you building you then need to work out which size you require. This can be achieved in the form of a simple heat loss calculation. The most important factors to consider are the dimensions of the building, the length, width and average height. There are a number of online calculators that you can use to work out the heat requirements. Below you can download our heat loss calculation sheet which shows you how simple it is

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Garages aren’t known for being warm, comfortable spaces to work, but that doesn’t mean they can’t be. With the help of a garage heater, your commercial or industrial environment can become a warm, dry place to work.

Garages can often feel quite cold and damp, especially during cold weather but it needn’t be that way. As they are quite confined spaces, often lined wall to wall with spare parts and tools.

However, it is essential that your garage interior is kept warm and dry to protect all those parts, tools and vehicles that you may have stored in there, let alone your staff . That’s where investing in a heater that’s specific to the environment can come in handy. Providing reliable warmth and helping to keep the air within your garage dry and moisture free, our range of heating systems is perfect for all types of garages or workshops.

No matter whether you own a small one-vehicle garage or a larger, warehouse-like commercial car garage, we have a selection of gas and oil heaters for you to choose from which suit a variety of needs and requirements.

We know that many businesses and individual customers are working to a tight budget, which is why we aim to provide a selection of products that covers a wide range of budgets. No matter how big or small your budget is, we are sure that we will have a product to suit both your budget and your needs.

There are four main types of garage heaters available: electric, natural gas or propane gas and oil. Electric heaters are easy to install, efficient, and require little maintenance. You simply plug them in when needed, adjust the thermostat to the desired temperature, and unplug when you’re done, but the larger outputs output units require 3 phases /400Volt supply.

Gas heaters and oil heaters are often the most inexpensive option, but they require access to a natural gas supply. Propane heaters need a propane tank, and oil require an oil tank

                                                           Suspended  Warm Air Heater  – Gas or Oil Fired                                                                                                     

                                                        Stationary Warm Air Heater – Oil or Gas Fired

                                                      Industrial Electric Heaters                                                                                                                                                

                                                  Larger Industrial Electric Heaters  

Or you can utilise one of our waste oil heaters, either manual fired, or fully automatic operation, and use your waste oil!

Benefits of Installing a Garage Heater

When you choose the right type of heater for your garage, it’s relatively inexpensive to run and much cheaper than insulating the whole space.

For garages that house workshops, a heater is essential. It’s hard to get anything done if you have to bundle up in winter gear just to stay warm. Instead of shivering your way through every project, you can turn on the garage heater and work in comfort.

Finding the most suitable heating solution for a garage or outhouse may seem like a difficult task, but with the help of the experts that we have working with us here at Flexiheat UK, it’s much easier than you think! You’ll be feeling the benefits of your brand new gas or oil heater in no time!

Kill Bed Bugs & Termites Without Pesticides

The call from consumers today has changed in recent years. Today’s pest customers have been educated by the ongoing news of bedbugs in the media and the benefits of using pest control heat treatment systems or ‘Thermal Treatment  as the most efficient method to the eradication of  infestations

They specifically request to have heat instead of chemical insecticide treatments.

Heat does not have many limitations with respect to the number of items treated and the area to be treated. There are no chemical residues to consider and, compared to gas fumigation of areas, margins for safety are considerably greater.

With Flexiheat UK’s E18SH high temperature electric heater or our M range warm Air heater you don’t just enjoy the best return on investment in the industry, you get the original developers and a team that truly cares and is passionate about this technology as an alternate to insecticides to eradicate indoor insects.

Pesticide-based indoor bed bug control methods raise concern over the safety of occupants. Our affordable heat treatment systems offer you the ability to perform bed bug control work without relying on toxic chemical residues.

Heat is a proven technology. Our state-of–the-art tested technology developed and perfected by Kroll Energy means our equipment is designed to be a complete Pest Control Heat Treatment System without sacrificing quality or capability.

Basic Guidelines To Bed Bug Heat Treatments

Every Living Organism Has A Thermal Death Point
Bed bugs exposed to 45°C will die if they receive constant exposure to that temperature for 90 minutes or more. However, they will die within 20 minutes if exposed to 48°C. Interestingly, bed bug eggs must be exposed to 48°C for 90 minutes to reach 100% mortality.
The same process for treating bed bugs will also kill, and in some cases, completely eradicate other organisms.

Regardless of the heat source, temperatures and run times must be achieved throughout the structure to achieve the eradication of the pest !

Let’s Compare the two pest control heat treatment systems

Electric Vs Propane,
What heat system you employ affects heat treatment run times and methodology

• Electric heat is a closed system. It operates from within the structure being treated with heat. Electric heat is slower in the beginning of the heating process than propane.
  With Flexiheat’s electric E18SH heater, starting room temperatures raise by approximately 5˚C for every hour. However, the ambient room air temperature will increase at a faster and faster rate as the room temperature rises and recycles itself. It is the multiplying effect of air turnover with a closed system.
  Electric heat requires power sources. Adding more electric heaters, will be more productive to your heat treatments. However, the power source becomes a growing challenge.Check your available amperes.

• Propane heat is an open system. The unit stays outside the structure and the heat is ducted into the building. It produces positive air pressure. The units require a source of propane to operate. for more information on our range of indirect fired mobile heater – click here
  Intense and immediate heating of the space. Higher air output, higher volume of heated air, high productivity capabilities as compared to electric systems. Propane can be divided with splitting the heat ducting to cover more area, rooms or even another unit.
  Propane results in more thorough penetration and distribution of the heated air.

Factors to consider –

• Square feet: large or small space. The larger the area the longer heating time for all areas to reach lethal temperatures.
• Building materials: cement, steel, dry wall, etc. will affect the heating times. Cement floors and walls will take as much as 3 times the time due to the fact that cement acts as an insulator and can maintain cool temperatures with slowly changing thus requiring more heat time.
• Furnishings: lots of furniture will require more run time due to the amount of objects surface area needing to get to temperature and the obstacle of more furnishing for the heated air to travel through and around.
• Clutter: Piles of clothing and blankets are very important to move around and mix. The room air temperatures can be 55˚C and under the pile of clothing it could be 27˚C which is not lethal. No clutter, is recommended.
• Weather: heating in a desert or in high altitude with snow. Is it warm or hot when starting? Humidity and cold will take adjustments and more heat time.
• Degree of infestation: Identifying infestations early is key to control and is much easier to get a 100% kill. If the infestation is large and mature, basically way over due for treatment, you will need to take time to move objects, furniture, open all draws and closets and spend extra time preparing and allowing more time for longer heat penetration of the structure and furnishings.
• Starting temperature: Similar to weather but room temperature. Is the treatment beginning temperature at, for example: 25˚C or 5˚C?

All efforts should be taken to preheat a structure prior or during set-up of heat treatment equipment. Starting with a pre-heated room achieves faster arrival times for lethal temperature resulting in less treatment time, and higher productivity.

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