The core of the heating technology is a unique proprietary alloy that features heating characteristics not found in any competitor’s product.  This alloy is deposited on a base layer of Mylar and is “printed” on a custom printing press at a rate of 2 miles (3.2 km) per hour. The printed film is etched in a process similar to that used in the manufacturing of printed circuit boards and after the etching, washing and drying process the film is laminated with a second layer of Mylar and sealed.  Depending on the use, an adhesive layer and/or buffer layer is added and the sections are cut and contacts are added.  The film is now ready to be placed in the aluminum housings.

The housings are constructed from pure, 100% recyclable, high-quality aluminum rolls. The unique (proprietary) design prevents warping and allows the far-infrared heating panels fronts to be “floating” while providing the best far-infrared transfer possible.  The panels contain no heating coils or moving parts; the only mechanical device is a code-required thermal cutout.  Since it is unlikely it will ever be activated, the usable life of this device is expected to be in the dozens of years.

Panels come in white (standard), black (special order-standard, same price) and architectural colors (special order and possible additional charges).  For its printed panels, the manufacturer is working with a highly experienced printing firm that uses UV cured high-temperature inks so that the prints are expected to last may years without fading or discoloring.

Standard US/Canadian panels are 120 Volts and 240 Volts.  For commercial installations the panels are available in 208 Volts and 277 Volts as well (both are special order; typical lead time 2-4 weeks).

This film is extremely efficient and reliable, typically providing for savings of 20 to 50% over traditional heating methods. Aesthetically pleasing “plug & play” radiant artwork panels have been developed using this thin-film technology and today the panels are manufactured in the state of Washington.