NexGen Infrared Ceiling Tiles

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A simple and efficient way to heat offices

Each tile provides comfort warmth to the area directly below it by delivering gentle infrared energy to people and surfaces in that space. A group of three or four tiles is enough to heat a single workspace in an otherwise cold room. This ability to heat small areas, or even individual tiles, means that organisations can save money by avoiding heating a whole office floor on days with low occupancy. Additionally, the tiles warm up in just a few minutes, so it’s not necessary to heat a room gradually for long periods before staff arrive.

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Core NexGen technology powers each tile

NexGen ceiling tiles are made of high performance insulation panels wrapped in NexGens’ proprietary infrared paper. The tile has electrical connections which are wired into a power supply; a single power supply typically also powers a small number of adjacent tiles. When switched on together, these tiles deliver enough infrared energy to provide comfort warmth to a single desk or workstation.

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Ultra-low voltage electricity for safety

Each group of tiles is wired into an ultra-low voltage electricity supply (24 volts). The lightweight cables run from each sheet to a low-voltage transformer which can either be hidden in the ceiling void above the suspended grid, or in a nearby cupboard. The transformers are powered by a standard 120v supply.

We use low voltage power for two reasons: First, it’s much safer – even if you manage to cut the paper and short-circuit the power supply, an electric shock would not be not dangerous to human health. Second, a low voltage supply heats the tile very gently, so the surface temperature of the tile remains low – typically in the range of  104-122°F. This provides a gentle, comfortable warmth in the area under the tiles, and in the event that someone reaches up to touch the ceiling, there is no risk of fingers being burned.

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Designed for safety, durability and reuse

NexGen tiles are water-resistant and fire rated. They are a standard size (2x2 feet) and drop into existing standard suspended tile frame structures, and if a change of location is needed, are easily removable and reusable in other locations. NexGen ceiling tiles come with a 15 year warranty.

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Smart Control

Each area within an open plan office can become a separate zone and can be controlled by a thermostat, our smart app, or existing building management systems. A zone can be as small as a single desk – so maximising the efficiency of the system.

Pairing our smart controls with occupancy sensors will enhance the systems ability to maximise efficiency, avoiding overheating by only  heating when people occupy a space.

It’s easy to control temperatures and timers in each zone.