Panel Heaters

panel heater

A panel heater, also known as a radiant panel heater, produces heat by transfer of radiant heat, usually by infrared waves. They are lightweight, allowing the unit to be mounted easily and installed to radiate heat in any direction. Panel Heaters are the ideal way to regulate the internal conditions of enclosure. Advanced PTC technology allows the heater to self-regulate its operation–only using energy when required. Used in conjunction with available thermostats and hygrostats, humidity, condensation, and temperature are all accurately controlled.

Applications

Radiant panel heaters are used in a wide variety of applications and industries, including drying, space heating, water evaporation, material preparation, curing and food processing. Because of their thin body construction, they are perfect for use in bathrooms and anywhere a large bulky heating apparatus would be inappropriate. The stainless steel variety is often used in areas that require the surface to be sterilized.

Features

Panel heaters work by heating a large infrared surface made of stainless steel, ceramic, quartz cloth or high temperature glass, with quartz cloth heaters being the most common type. Because the heating occurs over a larger area than with other types of space heaters, there is less chance of uneven heating. Their constant temperature ensures the outside of the unit does not reach the extreme temperatures experienced with other types of space heaters, thus reducing the chance of being burned with this type of heater over other types. ==Benefits== There is virtually no decrease in the output of the heater as it ages. Because about 80 percent of the energy is absorbed by the panel material, there is a reduction in the cost required to run the unit. The back panel of the unit is also insulated to prevent heat loss. Radiant flat panel heaters can be modified to include such features as overheat protection, corrosive resistance and explosion proofing. Because this type of heater does not use a reflective panel, there is no time lost cleaning the unit. If you are planning to use the radiant flat panel heater as a space heater in your home, there are distributors that will modify the unit to match the interior of your home.