Commercial/Retail

Radiant Heating Solutions for Commercial and Retail Spaces

Keep Team Members and Customers Comfortable and Coming Back

Comfortable customers are happy customers!

When it’s cold outside and customers are coming in and out, it’s almost impossible for retail establishments to keep employees and customers warm using traditional air heaters. Every time doors are opened, warm air escapes. Warm air also rises to the ceiling. Comfort decreases and operating cost increases due to higher fuel bills.

Radiant heaters optimize both comfort and efficiency. Infrared heaters retain heat in the floor and in objects, leaving employees and customers warm and comfortable, even when doors are open.

Decorative grilles add an aesthetic vibe and complement any style

Think infrared heaters are too industrial looking for your retail space? Our decorative grilles have you covered.

Deco grilles hide your heater within the space, maintaining the look of your store while keeping associates and shoppers warm.

Vantage Tube Heater

VANTAGE® Family of Premium Quality Radiant Heaters

Choose from Modulating, Harsh Environment or Standard Models

GORDONRAY Tube Heater

GORDONRAY® Economical, Versatile Infrared Tube Heaters

Available in Single Stage, Positive Pressure or Dual Fire Models

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Madison Air and Heat

A Powerhouse Partnership That Brings Year-Round Comfort to Industrial Facilities!

Roberts-Gordon, along with Reznor and Big Ass Fans, are now your allies in comfort as part of Madison Air! Our partnership of industry leaders and innovative thinkers delivers a full building comfort solution that boosts productivity. More productivity means fewer errors, higher retention rates, and happier employees.

Roberts Gordon

The Industry Leader in Infrared Tube Heaters

Headquartered in Buffalo, New York, Roberts-Gordon invented gas-fired, low-intensity infrared heating in the early 1960s with the introduction of CORAYVAC® burners-in-series, condensing systems. Our high-performance, infrared heaters have efficiently warmed a variety of industrial, commercial, and agricultural spaces throughout the world.

Comfort without Compromise

Big Ass Fans delivers comfort to spaces where comfort seems impossible. Doing it undeniably better than any other company in the world. From saving energy and reducing operating costs to optimizing employee performance and productivity, Big Ass Fans products succeed where all others fall short.

A Global Leader in HVAC Technology

When it’s cold outside, Reznor brings the heat! For more than 90 years, Reznor has delivered reliable, high-efficiency unit heaters to our customers. Reznor unit heaters feature attractive, high-gloss exteriors, components engineered for quality, and a complete range of options to fit any application.

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Military Facilities

Military Facility Infrared Heating Solutions

Keeping our Armed Forces Warm and Comfortable

Infrared Tube Heaters Under Helicopter

Energy Efficient Infrared Tube Heating for Military Hangars, Bases, Vehicle Storage Areas and More!

Those who serve deserve to work in a comfortable environment. Military hangars and bases struggle with temperature control due to overhead doors opening constantly. With our infrared heating technology, people, floors, and objects are heated instead of the air, resulting in a consistent, even heat. We’ve partnered with military facilities all over the United States and have the expertise to help you on your next project!

The Eco-Friendly and Effective Heating Solution

Military facility managers are always looking to reduce the amount of energy consumed in the buildings they oversee. These types of facilities are in constant use, year-round, and require an energy-efficient heating solution. Traditional heating methods such as warm air unit heaters struggle in these applications. Since warm air heaters heat the air, they actually require more energy to achieve the same comfort level as their radiant heater counterparts. On the other hand, our infrared heating systems provide comfort in industrial buildings while saving up to 40% in energy costs.

Infrared Heaters Under Tank

CORAYVAC® – the Efficient, Effective Heating Solution for Military Facilities

Our CORAYVAC® heating system is engineered to your facility’s specific heating needs. Each application receives a custom infrared heating system featuring modulating burners-in-series. Burners-in series allows for maximum heat coverage in the space, minimizing building exhaust penetrations.

Not sure where to start? Our infrared experts have decades of experience and can help design a system that fits your needs.

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Vantage Modulating

Vantage Modulating Infrared Heaters

Energy efficient heating options for space and building comfort

Infrared Heating System in Warehouse

What’s the Benefit of Modulating Heaters?

Due to their operation flexibility, modulating infrared heaters have an advantage over standard single and two-stage models. When paired with a modulating thermostat, modulating infrared heaters can cover the full range of heater inputs. As soon as the thermostat calls for heat, the infrared heater begins to heat the room at a minimum btu/h input. Once the space temperature has been satisfied (now operating at maximum btu/h), the heater modulates down to maintain the temperature but while using less energy.

Reduce Your Carbon Footprint

Energy efficiency is a great way to reduce your carbon footprint. With modulating infrared heaters, it’s easier than ever to optimize fuel usage while earning a return on investment.

Our Modulating Infrared Heaters

Vantage CTH3 Modulating Infrared Heater in Auto Shop

Vantage® CTH3

Efficient operation for fuel savings

Roberts Gordon Vantage® Modulating Series infrared tube heater provide an energy efficient heating option for industrial and commercial comfort.

Features:

  • Fuel efficient operation with fully automatic or manual control of burner modulation
  • Efficient and optimum combustion throughout full range of burner inputs
  • Built to last years with durable components

Vantage® HEM

Premier Outdoor Modulating Heater

Built for restaurants, bars, or other outdoor venues, Vantage HEM is the perfect energy efficient heating solution to extend your patio season.

Features:

  • Sealed burner enclosure capable of withstanding extreme conditions
  • Fully automatic or manual control of burner modulation
  • Efficient and optimum combustion throughout full range of burner inputs
Vantage HEM Modulating Infrared Heater in Outdoor Patio

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Greenhouses

Heating Greenhouses with Radiant Heat

Energy Efficient, Infrared Heating for the Healthiest, Highest Quality Plants

Infrared Heater Greenhouse Model

Greenhouses Require Gentle, Even Heat – Just Like the Sun

To produce the healthiest, highest quality plants, greenhouses require gentle, consistent heat. Because the heat from our infrared tube heaters simulates the sun’s warmth, it promotes healthy plant growth by improving soil conditions. At the same time, moisture is eliminated from plants’ surfaces reducing the potential for disease. In addition, our heaters are energy efficient by heating plants, soil, benches and other objects, not the air, letting you focus on growing. 

Reduce Heat Loss in Your Greenhouse

Growers rely on knowing the air temperatures in their greenhouses, as nearly all crop recommendations are based on the air temperature required for the best growth. By reducing stratification and producing a consistent heat, you are creating the best environment for your plants.

Greenhouse infrared heating chart

“We’re seeing phenomenal results with these heaters, even when it drops down to 25 °F out.”

Ron – Devi Cannabis, California

Watch How Devi Cannabis Improved Production with Infrared Heaters

Unitary Infrared Heaters Versus Burners-in-Series Radiant Heaters in Greenhouses

Unitary heaters such as the VANTAGE CTH2V consist of a single burner located at one end of the heat exchanger tube. They offer design flexibility with straight U-tube, or L-shaped configurations for greenhouses big or small.

Burners-in-series infrared heating systems, CORAYVAC are most suitable for greenhouses requiring energy efficient heating. Because multiple burners allow for even heating, they can be custom engineered to fit any facility.

Unitary and Burners-in-Series are both great options for greenhouses.

CORAYVAC® Custom Engineered Infrared Heating Systems

Total Industrial Building Comfort

Vantage Tube Heater

VANTAGE® Family of Premium Quality Radiant Heaters

Choose from Modulating, Harsh Environment or Standard Models

Greenhouse Heating Resources

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Sport Arenas

Sports and Recreational Facility Heating Solutions

Keeping Players Focused and Spectators Engaged

Game On! Keep Fans Warm and Cozy with Roberts-Gordon Infrared Tube Heaters!

Roberts-Gordon infrared heating delivers warmth right at the level where people enjoy a sports event. Arenas host a multitude of events that require a safe, reliable heating system to keep people comfortable. Consistently heating a large, open arena with ineffective heating results in wasted energy and high bills. The CORAYVAC® Infrared Heating System features a unique burners-in-series design that increases fuel savings and comfort, as well as custom options to suit all arena layouts.

Working to radiate warmth to surfaces and people, Roberts-Gordon radiant tube heaters keep players and spectators comfortable. Placed overhead, infrared tube heaters in a sports facility create large, heated areas over active sports areas and stands for visitors. Instead of warm air rising and leaving people cold, proper infrared placement and heater angle direction will create an enjoyable experience for all, while still saving on energy bills. CORAYVAC® is the premier infrared heating system in the industry, delivering high-performance heating solutions to areas of all sizes and specifications.

Warm Air Heaters Versus Infrared Tube Heaters

There are typically two main options when it comes to heating large sports facilities, warm air unit heaters and infrared tube heaters. Warm air heaters stratify the heat and create a large temperature difference between the surface and the ceiling. This is a problem, especially in hockey arenas because the ice surface can become compromised. On the other hand, infrared tube heaters provide heat where you need it most, such as on the bleachers. The result is improved comfort for spectators and reduced operating costs for sports facility owners.

CORAYVAC® Custom Engineered Infrared Heating Systems

Total Industrial Building Comfort

NDUSTRIA® High Intensity Infrared Heaters

Electric and Gas Models Available

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Aviation Hangars

Radiant Tube Heating for Airplane Hangars

Keep Planes Dry and Workers Warm with Infrared Tube Heaters

Drier Planes, Floors, Tools, and Work Areas

Airplane hangars are built with high ceilings and large, open spaces to house airplanes. Accommodating such a large space with heat can be difficult and expensive. Radiant tube heating replaces heat lost through open hangar doors by creating a warming cycle for the space. It also provides a higher heat volume for the building. Alternate methods of heating are often ineffective in a space with such high ceilings, due to heat rising instead of remaining on the floor.  

Aviation Infrared Heating

CORAYVAC®the Custom Infrared Heating System for Aviation Facilities

CORAYVAC® low-intensity infrared heaters provide a fully engineered design and layout option for complete building comfort. A unique layout of the custom CORAYVAC® is available to suit airplane hangars of all sizes and requirements. We provide total building heating that warms people, floors, and objects evenly and efficiently.

Want to take your savings to the next level? The CORAYVAC® Modulating Heating Control compares indoor and outdoor temperatures to the set point, then adjusts automatically to create the most comfortable environment possible for your aviation facility.

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Auto Repair Shops

Infrared Heating for Auto Repair Shops

Warm Floors, Tools, Vehicles and Employees

Don’t Let Cold Air Slow Down Your Auto Shop!

Infrared heaters are ideal for auto repair shops with open-door service areas. With cars coming in and out all day, heat will also exit through the service doors. Infrared heating will efficiently radiate heat to warm surfaces, machinery, tools, cars, floors, and people. Tube heaters retain heat from the ground up, compensating for warmth lost when service doors are opened. By maintaining the right temperature for vehicles and tools, consistent heat can improve auto shop productivity. 

Keep Comfortable While Saving Money.

Aside from enjoying a comfortable workplace, saving on energy bills is a common benefit of investing in infrared heating. Roberts-Gordon has an exclusive collection of infrared heaters suitable for any size shop and heating needs. Our radiant tube heaters are installed at ceiling height around the perimeter, in close proximity to the wall with side extensions for best performance.

CORAYVAC® burners-in-series infrared tube heaters can also be customized for unlimited heating possibilities, saving energy and fuel costs with increased thermal efficiency using modulating controls. The mounting flexibility of radiant tube heaters satisfies quick heat recovery while still maintaining clearances to combustibles, ensuring increased comfort levels and reduced heating costs. 

CORAYVAC® Custom Engineered Infrared Heating Systems

Total Industrial Building Comfort

Vantage Tube Heater

VANTAGE® Family of Premium Quality Radiant Heaters

Choose from Modulating, Harsh Environment or Standard Models

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Many of our independent representative partners are second and third generation firms. These infrared heating experts can help guide you through the entire buying process from design to installation.

Fire Stations

Infrared Heaters in Fire Station

Radiant Tube Heaters for Emergency Vehicle Facilities

Keeping First Responders Comfortable and Ready for the Next Emergency

Fire station with tube heaters

Keep Vehicles, Personnel and Gear Warm and Dry

Even in the coldest weather, Roberts-Gordon radiant tube heaters ensure first responders’ equipment and clothing will be warm and call-ready. After an emergency, our low-intensity infrared heaters dry vehicles and equipment quickly for when it’s needed next.

Infrared tube heaters are installed in garages above vehicles or along walls with extensions. This placement provides constant heat to dry off vehicles after emergencies in any weather condition. Warm air isn’t wasted when overhead doors open, nor will it be trapped at the ceiling.

Only Roberts-Gordon infrared tube heaters have optional controls that sense outdoor temperature and automatically adjust to the entire heat requirement of the building. Directing warmth to work surfaces, people, and vehicles – infrared heating tubes are an efficient source of heat – without the hefty costs of heating a large vehicle garage with warm air unit heaters. 

Forget About Heat Loss in Your Fire Station

The use of infrared heating in large vehicle facilities enhances comfort levels for workers. Traditional heating methods primarily heat the air, which can lead to temperature stratification, with warmer air accumulating at higher levels and cooler air remaining closer to the floor. This temperature difference can cause discomfort for personnel working on the ground level.

The key advantage of using infrared heaters is their ability to trap warmth effectively. When overhead doors are opened, the radiant heat emitted by the infrared heaters is absorbed by the objects and surfaces within the facility. This absorbed heat is then retained for longer periods, minimizing heat loss during the frequent opening and closing of the doors.

CORAYVAC® Custom Engineered Infrared Heating Systems

Total Industrial Building Comfort

Vantage Tube Heater

VANTAGE® Family of Premium Quality Radiant Heaters

Choose from Modulating, Harsh Environment or Standard Models

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Many of our independent representative partners are second and third generation firms. These infrared heating experts can help guide you through the entire buying process from design to installation.

Manufacturing

Infrared Heating Solutions for Manufacturing Facilities

Keep Your Factory Warm, Comfortable and Productive

Manufacturing Facility with Infrared Heaters

Improve Employee Productivity, Focus and Profits

A common complaint among manufacturing workers is the temperature in their workplace. Studies have shown that keeping employees comfortable improves focus, performance, and productivity. Manufacturing facilities with wide, open spaces and high ceilings can be difficult to heat when the wrong heating system is chosen, resulting in uncomfortable workers. Because of the innovative technology behind our radiant tube heaters, thousands of factories across the world are heated with Roberts-Gordon products.

Although most people think of productivity losses in hot conditions, losses in spaces that are too cold can be even greater. Even a 5° F increase in the effective temperature can result in significant productivity gains using Roberts-Gordon infrared heaters.

Consistent Heat Throughout the Entire Warehouse

Infrared heating systems have proven to be highly effective in a warehouse environment. We place our installed warehouse infrared heating systems over the largest and most open areas in the facility for maximum effectiveness, as well as in strategically chosen locations between shelves. Heating large, open spaces as well as various sections of shelves holding products, often results in uneven heating throughout the building with a traditional system. With a warehouse infrared tube heater from Roberts Gordon, you’ll have a custom layout that is designed to provide consistent and even heat throughout your entire warehouse.

CORAYVAC®Custom Engineered for Your Factory

Every manufacturing facility is different in terms of size, ceiling height, and heat requirement. The CORAYVAC® continuous radiant heating system offers a wide selection of customizable options so it can be designed to the exact specifications of any facility.

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