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Case Study: Goods Warehouse

Case Study: Goods Warehouse

Infrared Electric Heating For Warehouses

Project Overview & The Challenges:

A small goods warehouse required a heating solution that could maintain a comfortable working environment without excessive energy costs. With efficiency and reliability as key priorities, they turned to Shadow Industrial for a system that would deliver consistent warmth while keeping energy consumption under control.

Designing an optimal heating solution for the warehouse involved addressing key challenges such as maintaining consistent temperatures despite large doors allowing cold air in and ensuring energy efficiency through zoning. Shadow Industrial's infrared heaters were ideal for meeting these needs, offering the required precision and flexibility.

Main Objectives of the Project:

To create an effective heating system for the warehouse, several key factors had to be considered:

  • Temperature Stability - Frequent opening of large doors let in cold air, disrupting the internal climate. The heating system needed to counteract this and maintain a comfortable working temperature.
  • Energy Efficiency - Heating the entire warehouse at all times would be wasteful. A solution was needed that provided warmth where required without excessive energy consumption.
  • Flexibility & Control - Different areas of the warehouse had varying levels of activity. The heating system had to be adaptable, allowing targeted warmth in busy zones while minimising energy use in less frequently occupied spaces.
How does Shadow Industrial Infrared Heating work?
Why Choose Shadow Industrial for Warehouses

Implementation of Infrared Heaters:

The warehouse required a flexible heating solution to avoid unnecessary energy use and high costs. Since not all aisles were occupied continuously, the business opted for a three-zone controller, allowing them to heat each aisle independently as needed.

This targeted approach improved working conditions while significantly enhancing energy efficiency. Additionally, the infrared heating system, which warms people and objects directly rather than heating the air, effectively reduced heat loss from frequently opened doors. Unlike traditional convection heating, it provided consistent warmth even in a dynamic warehouse environment.

Installation of Infrared Heaters:

To meet the specific heating needs of the facility, Shadow Industrial supplied a tailored infrared heating solution with the following components:

  • Shadow Infinity 12kW Industrial Infrared Heater (x1): The 12kW unit provided consistent, efficient heat across expansive spaces, ensuring comfort throughout, even in high-ceilinged sections.
  • Shadow Infinity 18kW Industrial Infrared Heater (x1): Placed in the largest aisle of the facility, the 18kW heater delivered powerful heat output, efficiently covering vast spaces while maintaining a consistent temperature throughout, ideal for zones with high heat loss.
  • Shadow Infinity 6kW Industrial Infrared Heater (x1): For the smaller aisle of the facility with the least foot traffic, a 6kW heater was installed. This unit was chosen for its ability to provide energy-efficient warmth, perfectly suited for a lower-traffic area that didn't require high output, ensuring comfort without wasting energy.
  • 6kW Remote Control Variable Heater Controllers (receivers) (x6): This enabled the heaters to be controlled by the Master Controller.
  • 3 Zone Master Controller (x1): The 3 Zone Master Controller was used to regulate the heaters independently across the different zones of the facility. This allowed precise control, ensuring that the larger areas were heated efficiently while maintaining a lower temperature in the smaller, less frequented zones.
How does Shadow Industrial Infrared Heating work?

Project Details

To address the warehouses needs, we proposed a comprehensive suite of infrared heating solutions:

The specific products and their specifications included:

Shadow Infinity 6kW Industrial Infrared Heater

Shadow Infinity 6kW Industrial Infrared Heater (1 Unit)

Shadow Infinity 18kW Industrial Infrared Heater

Shadow Infinity 18kW Industrial Infrared Heater (1 Unit)

Shadow Infinity 12kW Industrial Infrared Heater

Shadow Infinity 12kW Industrial Infrared Heater (1 Unit)

3 Zone Master Controller

3 Zone Master Controller (1 Unit)

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Reducing climate-damaging emissions

Most companies today want to reduce or eliminate their net contribution to greenhouse gasses - but it can be hard to know where to begin.

What will have the most impact? One focus area for many organisations is their energy use and heating.

Gas-based systems are falling out of favour as they generate significant carbon emissions. Instead, many are turning to electric infrared heating as this offers the potential for zero emissions at the point of use if renewable energy is used to power them.

Infrared is a popular choice as it offers very high-efficiency ratings - up to 98% of energy is converted into heat. Additionally, heat isn't wasted as it can be focused on the areas that need it the most.

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