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Industrial Heaters for the Wintery Workplace

As temperatures start to drop, maintaining a comfortable work environment becomes essential, especially in large, open, or partially insulated workspaces. Industrial heaters provide powerful, efficient heating solutions designed specifically for warehouses, factories, and workshops where traditional heating might not reach. Here, we’ll explore some of the most popular and cost-effective industrial heaters available and discuss how they efficiently heat large areas to keep your workspace warm throughout winter.

Why Invest in Industrial Heaters?

Standard heaters are often unsuitable for large industrial settings, where they may struggle to heat effectively or operate inefficiently. Industrial heaters are built to generate and circulate warmth over vast spaces, often with higher energy efficiency. This ensures not only a comfortable working environment but also protects equipment and materials that may be sensitive to cold temperatures.

Types of Industrial Heaters and How They Work

When choosing an industrial heater, consider the size of your space, ventilation options, and energy efficiency requirements. Here are some popular types:

Electric Fan Heaters: Known for their portability and efficiency, electric fan heaters work by blowing heated air into the room, and quickly warming up enclosed areas. They’re typically compact, easy to install, and require minimal maintenance. Electric fan heaters are ideal for smaller industrial spaces or as a supplementary heating source in larger ones.

Infrared Radiant Heaters: These heaters warm up people and objects directly rather than the air, making them highly effective in large, open areas or spaces that aren’t completely enclosed. Infrared heaters are energy-efficient, as they don’t lose heat to drafts or high ceilings and are often more cost-effective to operate in well-ventilated spaces.

Oil-Filled Radiators: Oil-filled heaters retain heat well and provide a steady, long-lasting source of warmth even after they’re turned off. While slower to heat up, they’re highly efficient for smaller work areas that require consistent heating. This type of heater is also relatively quiet and doesn’t circulate dust, making it a good choice for cleaner environments.

Gas-Powered Heaters: For spaces requiring intense heat, gas-powered heaters are a powerful and cost- effective solution. They can be connected to natural gas or propane sources and provide high BTU output suitable for vast, well-ventilated spaces. Gas heaters are particularly effective in open warehouses or outdoor workspaces, though they require appropriate ventilation for safety.

Cost-Effective Solutions for the Winter Workplace

When looking for cost-effectiveness, consider both the initial investment and long-term operational costs. Infrared and oil-filled heaters, for example, can offer significant savings over time by delivering efficient, targeted heating with lower energy consumption. Similarly, electric fan heaters provide quick warmth at a relatively low upfront cost, suitable for spaces that don’t require continuous heating.

Gas heaters, while initially more expensive, offer a high heating output at a low operating cost for very large, well-ventilated areas. Assessing your workspace needs and considering factors such as insulation, airflow, and the required heating intensity can help you choose the most economical option.

Top Industrial Heaters for This Winter

At Highland Industrial Supplies, we stock a range of high-quality, dependable industrial heaters to suit various workplace needs:

Kingavon Electric Tilting Heater: This free-standing and portable cylinder-shaped, tilting workshop heater produces no fumes, odours, or humidity.
Draper Infrared Space Heater: A popular choice for outdoor or semi-open spaces, this heater provides targeted warmth that’s both energy-efficient and effective in larger, high-ceilinged areas.
SIP Diesel/Paraffin Heater: A thermostatically controlled heater, including reliable timed cooling of the combustion chamber, ideal for smaller work areas.
SIP Propane Space Heater: With high heat output, this gas heater is perfect for extensive spaces requiring intense heating, such as open warehouses.

Preparing Your Workplace for Winter

When selecting an industrial heater, don’t forget to review installation and safety requirements, especially for gas-powered models. Ensuring your space is well-prepared for winter heating can enhance efficiency, minimise running costs, and create a safe, warm environment for employees.
For assistance selecting the best industrial heater for your needs, explore our range at Highland Industrial Supplies or contact our team for tailored advice.

For more information on popular heater options and tips for cost-effective heating solutions, or to browse our selection of industrial heaters , visit Highland Industrial Supplies.

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You have the right to cancel an order which is not built to special requirements. Please return the items to us within 28 days from the date they were received. Your delivery will contain a retuns slip, please complete this indicating if you require a refund or replacement. Goods must be returned in an unused state, and with their original packaging. The customer should obtain proof of postage or send goods via recorded delivery. The consumer is liable to pay for the cost of returning the goods to ourselves.

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In additional to your legal rights relating to faulty or misdescribed goods, all products come with manufacturer's warranty of between 1 and 5 years. In the unlikely event that your purchase develops a fault within the warranty period, HIS Ltd will refer you to your local dealership where the product will be examined by their qualified technicians and repaired as per the warranty details.

Returns Policy

At HIS Ltd we DO NOT operate a "Try & Return" policy. Faulty goods should be notified to us within 3 working days. If the option of taking them to a local dealership is not available then faulty goods should be returned to our head office. We can arrange courier collection at your cost. For Non-Faulty goods, please inform us within 14 days of receipt of your intention to return them. We must then receive them back within the following 14 days. (Excluding special order items).

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