Distribution Center Applications
When it comes to heating Distribution Centers or Warehouses, Space-Ray right the right heating solution for those open, hard-to heat places. Based on your ceiling height and door locations, Space-Ray Representatives can design a customized infrared heating system for your Distribution Center. Strategically located tube heaters can improve the employee’s productivity by maintaining the optimum temperature and keeping the floor and the objects warm. The floor will act as a giant radiator and provide a comfortable work environment for the employees when the multiple truck doors are opened to bring the good to the warehouse.The heating system can be zoned utilizing night setback thermostat system.
When locating the infrared heaters, care should be taken to observe the listed clearance to combustibles. Typically, larger input heaters (150,000 to 250,000 Btu/hr.) located above receiving and shipping areas and selective areas between rows of storage racks (up to 5% of heaters).
Space-Ray radiant tube heaters are ideal for retrofitting forced air heating systems to energy efficient infrared heating. Some Space-Ray customers report savings of up to 50% (400,000 sq. ft. distribution center previously heated with forced air unit heaters) or up to 45 % (5,000 sq. ft. warehouse previously heated with oil-fired unit heaters). Space-Ray has the expertise to provide the economical heating solutions to Distribution Centers or Warehouses. Ask your Space-Ray Sales Representative about our exclusive COMPUHEAT Analysis Program to evaluate your building’s heating needs.