Overview
Convection Heaters distribute the warm air by relying on the difference in density of the heated air rising above the cool air and creating a convection current. The forced air heater forces air over very long distances and is usually the choice for heating larger areas. Similar to the sun’s heat, infrared heating heats people and objects rather than air or space. Radiant heat is less affected by drafts and large air movements. When using overhead infrared to heat an entire building, direct radiated heat from the heater passes through the air to heat floors, walls, machinery and people. These heated objects then transfer heat to the air by natural convection and secondary radiant heat. Radiant heat generates no noise, fumes or
flames.
Products
Adding a fan to a heater creates artificial air
movement. This air movement allows for a
more compact heater than the convection
heater since rapidly moving air removes the
heat from the heater surface more quickly.
Convection heat is the transfer of heat from
the heater to surrounding air by the natural
circulation of air through the heater. In free
or natural convection, the air motion is a result
of gravitational forces where the heated
air is lighter than the cooler air.
Radiant heaters include a large selection of elements, fixtures and panels for the best solution of applications where immersion or direct contact heating is impossible, impractical or undesirable. Applications include drying, curing, preheating, shrinking and thermoforming.