The infrared film heater has appeared on the industrial market relatively recently, as well as the infrared radiation as a whole as a method of heat transfer. Such a heating system combines a large number of advantages, thanks to which in recent years it has become widespread throughout the world. Heating film installations are mounted in private apartments, country houses, offices, etc.
Types of Film Heaters
Film IR heaters, depending on the design features, are divided into several varieties.
Floor
A floor film heater is a type of underfloor heating. For uninterrupted operation, a stable and constant power supply is required. However, floor structures consume the least amount of electricity, therefore, financial costs are minimal.
The principle of operation is similar to other types of film heaters. An additional advantage of the equipment is the infrared warm floor warms up the space much faster than its counterparts.
Outboard
The infrared heater is a ceiling film, it is also unique because it is suspended because it must be installed directly on the ceiling.
Such designs have a fairly extensive list of advantages:
- Fit into rooms with any interior, as they are not noticeable.
- Attached directly to the ceiling, the electrical appliance is not available for children and animals.
- Do not take up a lot of space indoors.
As soon as pendant heaters appeared on the market, their surface had dark tones, which “scared away” many potential customers, because many had light-colored ceilings. After the time, the manufacturers took this into account, now everyone has the opportunity to choose the color of the device.
Most models are equipped with a built-in remote control system and a temperature controller. This simplifies the operation process, since you can set the temperature mode remotely.
Wall mounted
Wall-mounted type of equipment is used most often. Mounted on walls, mostly near windows. IR heaters are used only for local heating of the room, there is no possibility of transportation.
Wall constructions are equipped with a temperature controller. Among the advantages of infrared heaters, it is necessary to highlight:
- absolute moisture resistance;
- high rate of flexibility;
- Attractive appearance that can satisfy the needs of even the most demanding potential buyers.
Quite often, appliances are used to dry clothes. Due to its light weight and size, wall mounted infrared heaters can be transported with ease.
Industrial
The main feature of industrial equipment is its relatively large size and power. Designed for heating rooms with a large area.
Industrial infrared equipment is divided into several varieties:
- gas flooring - an analogue of wall gas structures;
- gas wall - work on a similar principle as conventional wall heaters, the only difference is the type of energy consumed;
- Ceiling structures are installed in large rooms, they are attached to the ceiling on special posts. Ceiling heaters have the highest power ratings.
For heating large rooms, gas equipment is mainly used, since the electrical analog is less ergonomic.
Advantages and disadvantages
Film infrared heaters have the following advantages:
- Reliability and durability. The design is not equipped with rotating or moving elements. Heat conductors are soldered directly into the film, therefore, their service life is unlimited.
- High rates of profitability. Infrared structures consume approximately 20-30% less electricity, compared to other volatile heated structures.
- The film heating method is maintenance-free. Installing the equipment is quite simple. In addition, operating costs are zero.
- Compact size. IR designs practically do not occupy the useful space of the room.
- The environment is not polluted, but always remains favorable. When the equipment is running, oxygen is not burned, the humidity level does not change, the heated air flows are evenly distributed throughout the room.
- The equipment is equipped with automatic controllers, so the temperature in the room is automatically adjusted.
- Each room has the ability to change the degree of heating separately.
Among the shortcomings can be distinguished high cost.
Principle of operation
Regardless of the variety, the film equipment functions due to the continuous passage of electric current through the wires by means of resistive heating foil.
General current rules for the operation of equipment:
- The optimum temperature regime of the film is maintained throughout the entire time of use of the electric device.
- The temperature of the heating area - the foil is not able to reach temperatures above +45 degrees Celsius.
After heating the foil, the heat generated begins to flow actively to the main component - the aluminum reflective screen. The same part is also intended for the production of infrared radiation by reflection. The wavelength is capable of reaching 9.4 microns.
Thanks to this principle of operation, the equipment warms up the room, like the sun. This is especially good for ceiling-mounted models of infrared equipment, since the warm air stream rises downward.
Popular manufacturers
There are many manufacturers of infrared film heaters, but it is better to give preference to trusted companies in the market.
- UFO is a Turkish manufacturer that specializes in the production of heaters and ventilation systems, they have been on the market for more than 20 years and have proven themselves well.
- Polaris is a company that originated in the USA. Today, products are manufactured in four countries: Italy, Israel, China and Russia.
- ENSA is a Ukrainian company that specializes in producing exclusively infrared heaters. Most of them produce small heating panels for heating rooms with a small area.
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