INFRARED HEATING SOLUTIONS
Infrared Heating for Warehouses and Factories
THE APPLICATION
Warehouses and factories need heating that works around large floor areas, high ceilings, frequent door openings and changing occupancy. Infrared heating offers targeted radiant warmth for working areas, with independent controls that can follow shift patterns and daily operations.
Heating a large building uniformly can be costly, particularly where staff occupy only selected areas. Radiant heating provides an alternative approach: prioritising packing stations, assembly areas and other occupied zones instead of relying solely on raising the air temperature throughout the building.
Far infrared heaters deliver radiant warmth directly to people, floors and surrounding surfaces within their coverage. With suitable heater selection and positioning, this can provide practical warmth at working height while keeping equipment away from busy floor areas.
For warehouses, factories, logistics centres and manufacturing facilities, the strongest opportunities are often clearly defined workstations and zones with predictable usage. Compatible controls allow heating to follow occupancy and operating hours, helping reduce unnecessary heating.
To understand the technology in more detail, our Infrared Heating Guide explains how radiant heat works and what to consider when comparing it with convection heating.
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Where infrared heating works best in warehouses and factories
Infrared heating can serve packing stations, assembly lines, inspection areas and selected mezzanine or loading-area workstations. Independent zones allow different areas to follow their own schedules and comfort requirements, subject to the building layout and heater coverage.
In high-ceilinged buildings, suitable bar heaters or panels can be mounted or suspended above working areas. The selected model’s permitted mounting height, output and radiant coverage must match the installation. Racking, machinery and stored goods can obstruct warmth and should be considered when planning positions.
Direct radiant warmth can remain useful where loading doors open regularly, but open shutters and draughts still affect comfort and heat loss. Loading areas need an assessment of exposure, working positions and whether targeted comfort heating or a maintained room temperature is required.
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Calculate the right infrared heating for your space
Use our wattage calculator to determine the correct infrared heating setup based on room size, insulation, and how the space is used.
Performance, efficiency and system design considerations
Start with how the building is used: the occupied areas, shift patterns, required comfort conditions and existing heating. Decide whether the project needs targeted workstation warmth, whole-space heating or a combination of both.
Assess ceiling height, insulation, ventilation, door openings and obstructions such as racking or machinery. Position heaters to provide clear radiant coverage of the intended working areas, following the selected model’s mounting instructions and clearances.
Radiant heating can deliver warmth to occupied areas without relying solely on warm air circulating from above. It does not automatically eliminate temperature stratification or the need for other building services. Assess its role alongside the existing heating and ventilation system.
Keep the required clearances from stored goods, packaging, machinery and vehicle routes, allowing for changes in stock height and layout. Heater selection must account for dust, moisture and cleaning conditions. Areas with potentially explosive dusts, gases or vapours require specialist assessment and appropriately approved equipment.
Confirm the available electrical supply, circuit capacity and compatible controls before specifying the installation. Higher-load zones may require additional switching equipment. Thermostats, timers or suitable occupancy controls can align heating with working patterns.
Standard infrared panels and suitable bar heaters operate without fans, providing quiet warmth without fan-driven airflow. Heating should be coordinated with the ventilation and extraction required for the processes carried out in the building.
With no fans or pumps in standard heaters, routine maintenance requirements are low. Include heaters, fixings, wiring and controls in the site’s inspection and maintenance programme, following the manufacturer’s instructions and accounting for the working environment.
Running costs depend on installed output, operating hours, electricity tariff and building conditions. Compare options using the same occupied areas and comfort requirements. Zoning and scheduling can reduce unnecessary operating hours, but savings should be assessed for the actual project.
Electric infrared heating can form part of a plan to reduce reliance on on-site gas heating. Its carbon impact depends on electricity supply, energy use and the system being replaced. Learn more about the environmental benefits of infrared heating.
Contact our team with building dimensions, mounting heights, photographs or plans, shift patterns and details of the existing heating. These help us assess suitable product options and identify where further technical design is needed.
FAQS
Frequently asked questions
Is infrared heating suitable for large warehouses?
Suitable infrared systems can provide targeted warmth in large warehouses. Heater selection depends on mounting height, coverage, building conditions and whether you need workstation comfort or whole-space heating. Contact us with your layout and requirements before choosing equipment.
Can infrared heating be zoned within a warehouse?
Yes. Suitable heater layouts and independent controls allow selected working areas to follow different schedules. Plan zones around staff locations, obstructions and radiant coverage to reduce unnecessary heating in unused areas.
Does infrared heating work with frequent door openings?
Direct radiant warmth can be useful in working areas affected by regular door openings. Open shutters and draughts still influence comfort and heat loss, so heater output, position and exposure need to be assessed for the location.
Is infrared heating expensive to maintain?
Standard infrared heaters have no fans, pumps or filters, helping keep routine maintenance requirements low. Inspection, cleaning and maintenance of heaters, fixings and controls should follow the manufacturer’s instructions and the site’s operating conditions.