Infrared Heater :
Low Cost Heating Unit
Infrared heaters are widely used for heating purposes. It radiates heat
onto a heated surface by using reflective shield. Radiant heaters are
available in various configuration and sizes.
Infrared heaters normally consist of protective sheath which covers the
heating elements. These infrared heaters are available with many choices
of sheath material. The popular sheath material used in infrared heaters
are aluminum, brass, copper, iron, nickel alloy, stainless steel, and
steel.
Types
Heaters that are commonly used are:
- Metal-sheathed tubular heaters
- Quartz tubes
- Gas fired catalytic
- Flat-faced panels
- Ceramic Infrared Heaters
Feature
Features commonly found in a infrared heaters are:
- Cooling options
- Corrosion resistance
- Explosion proof housing
- Internal temperature detectors
- Weatherproof housing
- Available with different types of insulated materials
Advantages
The infrared heater is an ideal source for warming. I t is economical
as it consume less electricity thereby saving your bill. It is designed
in such a manner that it provide a clean and efficient heat source.
The infrared heater heats the object rather than the air. However it
does not mean that it do not heat your surrounding at all.
As the cost of operation and installation is quite low , it is
preferred heater. This is because it is a vent free unit. The heater do
not require any chimney or venting. The most important thing of this
heater is that it requires low maintenance cost.
