Factory Heating
Helios – The Most Effective Factory Heater
Short-wave Infrared Heating for Factories
Today, sustainability is more important than ever. Many businesses that operate factories are changing how they heat their spaces to reduce environmental impact without sacrificing effectiveness. Because they mainly heat air and often create noxious fumes, traditional factory heating systems often fail to meet basic expectations, resulting in uneven heat distribution and high energy costs.
At SBH Solutions, we offer a range of short-wave infrared heaters designed to deliver greener, targeted, and energy-efficient heat exactly where it’s needed, making them an eco-friendly solution for factories, workshops and warehouses.
The Helios short-wave infrared heater range provides the opportunity to transition to a future which delivers a better working environment in which productivity can be improved, while saving big on operational energy costs.
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Using Short-wave Infrared Technology in Your Factory Heating System
Short-wave infrared heaters are the best industrial heating solution for spaces such as factories, large workshops and relaxation areas.
Unlike traditional infrared heaters, short-wave infrared heaters deliver 92% radiant efficiency and targeted heat. They create an instant ‘comfortable heat zone’ that remains unaffected by air currents or open doors. This makes them a powerful alternative to gas-fired blowers and conventional electric elements. By minimising heat loss and energy waste, short-wave infrared technology ensures localised, efficient warmth, transforming your factory’s working environment.
Short Wave Infrared Heating Technology
Helios space heaters use short-wave infrared technology to deliver high-intensity and instant warmth. They can concentrate heat only on those areas that need it, allowing the creation of instant comfort zones within a larger space at a lower cost.
Long Life InfraCalor® Elements
All Helios space heaters have InfraCalor® Elements for indoor or outdoor use. These elements provide up to 5000 hours of life behind glass and up to 7,000 hours of life behind a grill. All elements are replaceable, and we hold stock for immediate delivery.
Unique Patented Reflectors
Helios short-wave infrared heaters are designed with a unique patented polished parabolic reflector, allowing maximum coverage with fewer heater units.
All Heaters Are Fully Tested
All outdoor heaters are designed by the leading European manufacturer, Star Progetti. All products have undergone required testing to verify safety and reliability.
Factory Heating Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How can I heat a factory or warehouse economically?
If you’re looking to heat your factory or warehouse economically, energy-efficient infrared heaters, especially short-wave infrared, will be the best option. Short-wave infrared heaters emit high-intensity heat directly absorbed by objects and people, not just the air, which cuts down on heat loss in spacious areas. This direct heat transfer is very efficient, as it reduces energy loss to the surrounding environment. When combined with efficiently designed and well-made polished parabolic reflectors, the working range of relatively low-powered heaters can be surprisingly large. For example, one single 2000W Titan short-wave infrared heater can heat up to an area of 20m².
Many factories and warehouses now have solar panels on the roof space. Industrial electric heaters can use this power generation to offset your power bills, and short-wave infrared gives the best “bang for buck”.
How do short-wave infrared heaters work?
Helios short-wave infrared heaters work by generating intense beams of radiant heat primarily in the form of “near infrared radiation”. The heaters combine this with patented polished parabolic reflectors which distribute the heat generated by the InFraCaLoR® halogen lamp better than any other heater on the market. This all facilitates a very rapid heat up when switched on (within 1 second to full power).
Our heaters emit focused infrared radiation that directly heats objects and people within their range. This quick and efficient heating process ensures that you feel warmth instantly, making them ideal for outdoor and large open indoor spaces.
Short-wave means that there is no need to pre-heat a space and often these heaters are operated with timers or proximity sensors for maximum cost savings. However, to achieve maximum benefit it is necessary to place heaters at workstations rather than trying to heat the total space. This way you can cut heating costs dramatically because unheated areas will be much cooler.
Is there a difference between short-wave heaters and gas heater?
Yes, a short-wave infrared heater is a REAL “instant heater” – full power within 1 second of switch on.
Gas flame heaters and carbon element heaters (coiled in a quartz tube) are ‘medium wave’ infrared heaters and both types are only 60% radiant efficient. Gas heaters often compensate by larger output to achieve the same area coverage as compared to short-wave infrared heaters. Gas heaters can also require more maintenance and, particularly if they are bottle gas powered always seem to run out of gas at the most inconvenient of times!
How can I save money on my factory and warehouse heating bills?
If you are looking for an energy-efficient infrared heating solution that’s kind to your pocket, short wave infrared heaters are the answer. These heaters are 92% radiant efficient. For open, often high roof spaces such as factories and warehouses it makes sense to localise the heating task rather than warm the roof space. Just maintaining comfort at specific workstations or in targeted spots of itself will reduce heating bills.
In addition, the fact that short-wave infrared provides instant comfort to the target area, there is no need to preheat. The instantaneous heat also means that short wave infrared heaters can be equipped to run with proximity sensors or on timers to further reduce your bills.
In some instances, companies have been known to reduce their energy bills by up to 70%. When linked to roof top solar it is even possible to run electric heating at negligible cost.
What size should I choose for my factory or warehouse heater?
The size of the heater you need depends on your factory or warehouse’s dimensions, insulation quality, and specific heating requirements. We offer energy-efficient short wave infrared heaters in various wattages and coverage areas.
Contact us today, and our team will assist you in designing the perfect infrared heating solution for your needs.
WHY CHOOSE SBH SOLUTIONS
Our goal is to offer products that not only meet the highest standards of quality and efficiency but also contribute to a sustainable future.
Global Partnership & Expertise
With a strong network of global supply partners and a proven track record in delivering solutions that work, we stand at the forefront of efficiency, innovation, customer service and speed of delivery.
All Products Are Fully Tested
We pride ourselves in supplying solutions that are safe for your workers and are reliable. All products have undergone relevant third party compliance testing and are manufactured in ISO certified factories.
Custom Solutions
With qualified engineers and industrial designers as part of our team, we can assist you to find the best heating, storage, and eco-cooling solutions to meet your specific requirements.
Australian Stock & Ready for Same-Day Dispatch
We carry a large quantity and range of stock and our products are ready for same-day dispatch across Australia and New Zealand, ensuring speedy delivery and minimum downtime.
Commitment to Sustainability
Our products are not just about meeting today’s needs—they are about shaping a sustainable future. We focus on delivering energy-efficient solutions that also provide cost savings.
Premium Quality
Our products are manufactured in the UK, Europe or the USA and align with the highest international and Australian standards.
WE SPECIALISE IN
energy and resource efficiency
We are proud to offer a broad drum heating and IBC heating product range to Australian companies, from 25-205 litre drums to 1000L Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBC), and this includes IECEx hazardous heating needs. Apart from heating standard products, our robust design methodology enables us to quickly develop unique, bespoke heating solutions suitable for specific requirements, with several applications now in Australia and Southeast Asia.
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