Space Ray Heater: Complete Guide

Compare Space Ray heater options with commercial infrared heating guidance from Combustion Research Corporation. This guide explains heater types, sizing factors, costs, fuel choices, warranties, and ideal applications for warehouses, hangars, service bays, manufacturing plants, natatoriums, and other demanding facilities—helping engineers and facility teams make confident specification decisions.

Commercial infrared heater guide for industrial facilities

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Explore commercial infrared heater types, applications, sizing considerations, warranties, and specification support.

Vacuum Tube Heaters

Custom-engineered negative-pressure radiant tube systems for large facilities needing efficient coverage, fast heat-up, and durable construction across warehouses, hangars, manufacturing plants, natatoriums, and industrial spaces.

Power-Vented Heaters

Unitary gas-fired infrared tube heaters for straightforward commercial and industrial layouts where efficient radiant comfort is needed without fully custom vacuum-system engineering.

Ceramic Infrared

Instant-on ceramic infrared heaters designed for spot and zone heating, reaching maximum operating temperature in under one minute for work cells, docks, entrances, and protected outdoor spaces.

Compact Radiant Tubes

Compact 40K–60K BTU power-vented radiant tube heaters for smaller commercial, agricultural, workshop, service-bay, pole-barn, and single-zone heating applications.

Electric Infrared

Commercial ceiling- or wall-mounted electric infrared heaters for semi-outdoor terraces, loading docks, covered entrances, and facilities where gas or propane is not practical.

Application Engineering

Application-specific guidance for warehouses, aircraft hangars, manufacturing plants, CNG repair facilities, military bays, ice arenas, natatoriums, and auto dealership service departments.

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Choose the Right Infrared Heating System

A Space Ray heater comparison should look beyond brand names and focus on system type, heat coverage, fuel efficiency, mounting height, corrosion resistance, controls, and code requirements. Combustion Research Corporation helps facility teams evaluate low-intensity radiant tube, high-intensity ceramic, and electric infrared options for demanding commercial, industrial, agricultural, and specialty environments.

Commercial infrared heater installed in high-bay facility
Proven Performance

Field-Proven Results

Trusted across demanding commercial, industrial, agricultural, and specialty heating applications throughout North America.

"Our 16-bay garage runs with doors opening constantly, so keeping students comfortable through Connecticut winters was a real challenge. Reflect-O-Ray units installed over each bay solved it. The concrete floor acts as a heat sink, absorbing and re-radiating warmth back into the space, so students feel warm at lower thermostat..."

Ella T. Grasso Technical School

"We chose a two-stage Omega II 30-ft low intensity tube system for our new two-story hospital, and it's been the right call. The 60,000–100,000 MBH output keeps our rear operating area genuinely comfortable, not just warm air blowing around. Our concrete slab absorbs and re-radiates the heat, so the space..."

Fenton River Veterinary Hospital

"Hangars are the hardest buildings to heat. High bay, minimal insulation, and a massive overhead door that dumps cold air in every time it opens. Forced air simply couldn't keep up without burning through energy. Ten 40-foot straight tubes at 150 MBH with reflectors changed that completely. Radiant heat warms..."

Tac Air – Bradley International Airport

"Heating a 120-yard indoor field under a 65-foot domed roof is not a standard job, and Reflect-O-Ray was the only system engineers felt could be tailored to it. Twelve 360,000 B/H burners firing 140-foot tubes condition the entire space efficiently. Infrared fit directly into our campus energy conservation standards and..."

University of Connecticut Athletics

"Our 16-bay garage runs with doors opening constantly, so keeping students comfortable through Connecticut winters was a real challenge. Reflect-O-Ray units installed over each bay solved it. The concrete floor acts as a heat sink, absorbing and re-radiating warmth back into the space, so students feel warm at lower thermostat..."

Ella T. Grasso Technical School

"We chose a two-stage Omega II 30-ft low intensity tube system for our new two-story hospital, and it's been the right call. The 60,000–100,000 MBH output keeps our rear operating area genuinely comfortable, not just warm air blowing around. Our concrete slab absorbs and re-radiates the heat, so the space..."

Fenton River Veterinary Hospital

"Hangars are the hardest buildings to heat. High bay, minimal insulation, and a massive overhead door that dumps cold air in every time it opens. Forced air simply couldn't keep up without burning through energy. Ten 40-foot straight tubes at 150 MBH with reflectors changed that completely. Radiant heat warms..."

Tac Air – Bradley International Airport

"Heating a 120-yard indoor field under a 65-foot domed roof is not a standard job, and Reflect-O-Ray was the only system engineers felt could be tailored to it. Twelve 360,000 B/H burners firing 140-foot tubes condition the entire space efficiently. Infrared fit directly into our campus energy conservation standards and..."

University of Connecticut Athletics

"Our 16-bay garage runs with doors opening constantly, so keeping students comfortable through Connecticut winters was a real challenge. Reflect-O-Ray units installed over each bay solved it. The concrete floor acts as a heat sink, absorbing and re-radiating warmth back into the space, so students feel warm at lower thermostat..."

Ella T. Grasso Technical School

"We chose a two-stage Omega II 30-ft low intensity tube system for our new two-story hospital, and it's been the right call. The 60,000–100,000 MBH output keeps our rear operating area genuinely comfortable, not just warm air blowing around. Our concrete slab absorbs and re-radiates the heat, so the space..."

Fenton River Veterinary Hospital

"Hangars are the hardest buildings to heat. High bay, minimal insulation, and a massive overhead door that dumps cold air in every time it opens. Forced air simply couldn't keep up without burning through energy. Ten 40-foot straight tubes at 150 MBH with reflectors changed that completely. Radiant heat warms..."

Tac Air – Bradley International Airport

"Heating a 120-yard indoor field under a 65-foot domed roof is not a standard job, and Reflect-O-Ray was the only system engineers felt could be tailored to it. Twelve 360,000 B/H burners firing 140-foot tubes condition the entire space efficiently. Infrared fit directly into our campus energy conservation standards and..."

University of Connecticut Athletics
Built to Last

Why Choose Combustion Research Corporation?

Combustion Research Corporation brings proven products, engineering depth, and long-term value to infrared heating decisions.

Proven Experience

Over 50 years designing durable infrared systems for demanding commercial and industrial facilities.

Certified Systems

CSA International Design Certified systems support specification confidence and recognized safety compliance.

Specification Support

Engineering support helps match BTU sizing, mounting height, fuel type, and application requirements.

Energy Savings

Radiant systems can reduce operational costs by 30–50% compared with conventional heating.

Meet The Manufacturer

Experienced infrared heating specialists supporting complex facility specifications.

Combustion Research Corporation has manufactured low-intensity infrared heating solutions for over 50 years, building durable systems for facilities where conventional heating struggles. From its headquarters in Rochester Hills, Michigan, the company supports commercial, industrial, and agricultural projects across North America through a representative network and engineering resources. Its focus is practical: help facility managers, mechanical engineers, and design-build contractors select infrared heating systems that reduce operating costs, protect usable floor space, and perform reliably in high-bay, corrosive, door-cycling, and code-sensitive environments.

50+ YearsManufacturing infrared heating systems for demanding facilities.
30–50% SavingsDocumented energy reduction versus conventional forced-air heating.
10-Year WarrantyRadiant tube warranty on eligible product families.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Space-Ray heaters cost?

Commercial infrared heater pricing is typically quoted per project rather than sold at a fixed shelf price. Cost depends on facility square footage, ceiling height, BTU load, fuel type, venting, construction material, controls, gas piping, electrical drops, and installation complexity. Combustion Research systems are quoted through local representatives or by calling 888-852-3611 for application-specific guidance.

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Awards and Recognition

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CSA Design Certified

Design certified to recognized gas standards.

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ANSI CSA Standards

Certified under infrared heater performance standards.

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