Distribution Centre Heating Solutions
Keeping your distribution centre properly heated is essential. Your heating system can affect everything from the quality of your stock to the productivity of your staff – not to mention your energy costs. But with high ceilings and large, open spaces to contend with, finding an effective heating solution for your distribution centre is far from easy.
If your distribution centre heating system is failing to deliver, OKEL is here to help. We’ve supported many distribution centres to tackle their heating challenges and find an energy-efficient, cost-effective solution. Get in touch today to find out what we can do for you.
Is your distribution centre
heating system holding you back?
Distribution centres are large-scale operations that need to deliver safe, efficient, and effective logistics solutions. To achieve this, they must maintain optimal conditions for both employees and inventory. But if your heating system isn’t up to the task, you’ll struggle with:
A lack of effective temperature control can damage or degrade your stock, risking customer dissatisfaction and financial losses.
If your heating system is inefficient, you may end up consuming more energy than you need, driving up your utility bills.
Inadequate ventilation or outdated systems can lead to stuffy, unhealthy air, impacting employee well-being and productivity.
If your employees aren’t kept at a comfortable temperature, they’ll be less productive, less happy at work, and more likely to struggle with illness.
Your factory space needs to meet regulatory requirements when it comes to maintaining a safe working temperature – or else risk legal repercussions.
Taken together, these challenges represent a significant threat to your bottom line. But solving them is far from simple. You’ll need specialist support to deliver a custom-built heating solution that’s tailored to your needs – and that’s where OKEL comes in.
The benefits of a bespoke
distribution centre heating system
OKEL have spent decades crafting customised heating solutions for businesses with complex needs. By bringing our experience and knowledge to your distribution centre heating system, we can offer:
- Long-term savings. Your up-front investment will translate into reduced energy costs, fewer inventory issues and improved productivity for years to come.
- Precision temperature control. With granular control over the temperature of your warehouse you can protect temperature-sensitive stock while increasing your energy efficiency.
- Reducing environmental impact. Improved efficiency means lower energy consumption and a smaller carbon footprint – something customers are increasingly focused on.
- Improved productivity. If your employees are at a comfortable temperature, they’ll be more focused, less prone to fatigue, and ultimately more productive.
- Regulatory compliance. Consistent temperatures are essential to meeting workplace regulations as well as ensuring your stock is stored in a safe and compliant way.
A bespoke heating system for your distribution centre is a long-term investment, delivering a range of benefits for the foreseeable future. With reduced costs, improved productivity and greater control over your environment, you’ll be able to look forward to a brighter future for your business.
Warm air heating systems
for distribution centres
Warm air heating systems are the ideal choice for heating large, open spaces in a consistent and cost-effective way. Using a fan to draw air in and passing it over a heat exchanger before distributing it evenly through your space using fans – Unlike radiant heating that heats only object within direct sight, warm air heats the whole air space removing hot and cold spots and providing a consistent and efficient form of heating.
At OKEL, we provide gas and electric warm air heating systems that are custom designed to meet the needs of your distribution centre. Our expert engineers will ensure your heaters are optimally positioned throughout your space for maximum efficiency. And by providing cutting-edge heaters from leading manufacturers, we’ll help you reap long-term benefits from your heating system.
A warm air heating system isn’t just an effective solution in cooler weather. Our warm air heaters also incorporate a summer ventilation mode that can make a significant difference during summer months as the heaters integral fans systems provide continuous air circulation at very low energy consumption so as not to have a negative impact on your energy costs.
Destratification solutions for your distribution centre
Distribution centres are often vast spaces with high ceilings and high racking space making them difficult to heat. Because heat rises, even the most efficient systems can struggle to maintain a consistent temperature and prevent areas closer to the ground from cooling down rapidly. This means you can end up with high heating costs without effectively heating your distribution centre.
Destratification fans are the ideal way to tackle this issue. By collecting and recirculating hot air from the ceiling back down into the lower parts of the distribution centre, you’ll be able to heat your space efficiently and reduce your overall heating costs by as much as 30%.
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FAQ
Most frequent questions and answers about Distribution Center Heating
An effective distribution centre heating system should be designed to fit the unique needs of your space. As a result, the cost of the system will depend on a wide range of factors, from the size of the space to the positioning of any doors, as well as the specific heating solution you choose.
Here at OKEL, we pride ourselves on providing fully bespoke heating solutions that are designed from the ground up to fit your needs. As part of this process, we always provide a fully costed estimate for maximum transparency, allowing you to make an informed decision.
Distribution centres have complex heating needs. This includes not only ensuring your employees are comfortable but that your stock is protected, and air quality is maintained. You will also need to factor in regulatory requirements that are unique to your industry and the type of products you work with.
As a result, designing and installing an efficient and cost-effective distribution heating system is a highly specialised task. It’s essential that you work with experts who have the knowledge and credentials to deliver a safe and reliable heating system that will benefit your business for the long term.
Here at OKEL, our highly experienced engineers have spent more than a decade delivering powerful and effective heating systems for commercial and industrial buildings of all sizes, including factories, warehouses and distribution centres. Thanks to this extensive background, we can ensure your distribution centre heating system is efficient, cost-effective and easy to use.
The length of the installation process will depend on a number of factors, including the size of your space and the number of heaters and fans it requires, as well as if heaters need to be installed in hard-to-reach areas. Here at OKEL, we fully appreciate that the installation of a new distribution centre heating system can be disruptive for your business. With that in mind, we work to minimise the time it takes to install your heating system and aim to schedule the installation around your business needs.
Your distribution centre heating system can offer a range of essential benefits for your business, including protecting your stock, keeping your staff comfortable, and improving the quality of your air. However, if your heating system hasn’t been properly tailored for your space or if it’s simply wearing down from prolonged usage, you’ll struggle to secure these benefits.
There are several signs that your distribution centre heating system may no longer be fit for purpose, including:
- Rising energy costs. If you notice sudden, unexpected increases in your energy costs, this may be an indication that your heating system is nearing the end of its lifespan and no longer delivering the high level of efficiencies as when it was first installed.
- Inconsistent temperatures. Significant fluctuations in the temperature of your distribution centre are a clear sign your heating system is struggling and may need replacing.
- Frequent repairs. As the components in your heating system age, you’ll likely find you’re having to maintain or repair it more frequently, leading to significant costs alongside reduced performance.
- Employee complaints. An easy way to tell if your heating system isn’t delivering the results you need is if your staff are experiencing discomfort as a result of the temperature.
If you’re encountering one or more of the above signs, it’s a strong indication you should be thinking about updating your distribution centre heating system.
While this may seem like a big step, delaying can lead to spiralling repair and energy costs for your existing system. And by choosing a bespoke heating system from OKEL, you’ll be able to secure long-term savings on your energy costs, alongside a range of other significant benefits.
A new heating system is a major investment for your business. You want to ensure that you’ll be getting a solution that can deliver effective, energy-efficient heating for the foreseeable future. And that’s why working with OKEL is the ideal choice. We can offer:
- A fully bespoke heating solution. All our heating systems are designed from the ground up to fit your exact needs. Instead of a one-size-fits-all approach, you’ll get a customised design developed in collaboration with your team.
- Cutting-edge appliances from leading manufacturers. We have long-standing relationships with top brands and are committed to using the most advanced technology available to deliver a future-proof heating solution.
- Safe and reliable installation. Our technicians are fully accredited and each of them has decades of experience in delivering an installation service you can trust.
- A focus on sustainability. OKEL is committed to helping businesses to enhance their eco-friendly credentials and reduce their environmental impact.
- Top-quality service as standard. We make sure you’re fully informed throughout the process, with a dedicated project manager on-hand to answer your questions and keep you updated.
Working with OKEL will bring you a customer-focused approach that’s supported by unmatched technical expertise and a commitment to building a greener future.