What are Infrared Heaters
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Written by Manson T
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Saturday, 31 January 2009 |
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 Simply put, infrared heaters are matter of high temperatures which transfer energy to another matter that has a lower temperature with the use of electromagnetic radiation. For practical uses, these heaters are usually made with the use of an electrically-heated filament, the most common of which is tungsten wire.
Infrared heaters are classified according to their wavelength. NIR or shortwave heaters have temperatures of over 1800 ?C and are mostly used for heating silica. CIR or medium-wave heaters have temperatures of around 1000 ?C and can reach a maximum power density of 150 kW/m?.
The most common uses for infrared heaters are in industrial manufacturing. It is employed in the curing of coatings, glass processing, heating and welding of plastic, as well as in the cooking and browning of food. They are much-needed when high temperatures and fast heating are required, or when products need to be heated in a specifically targeted area.
Aside from industrial manufacturing usage, infrared heaters are also used to provide warmth to suckling animals whose mother is unable to provide them with the needed warmth. Infrared heaters are also being used to replace the old-fashioned heaters being used in most homes to provide warmth and comfort during winter.
The advantage of having these heaters at home lies mostly in the fact that they are manufactured to be more energy-saving and cost-efficient. Proponents also argue that due to its energy-saving feature, it produces less carbon and is thus more environment-friendly than other heater models.
When shopping for your own infrared heater, it is also important to know which type of product would best address your needs based on the size of the area to be heated, the energy consumption of the product and the convenience involved in moving the object around.
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Last Updated ( Friday, 29 May 2009 )
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