NexGen ceiling tiles drop into standard 600x600mm suspended ceiling grids to produce comfortable infrared heating in a very local area. The system is highly efficient in providing low carbon heating in large open-plan areas, also allowing targeted heating in areas with variable occupancy levels. Customisable in your own colour choice.
Suspended Ceiling Tile
Price range: £499.00 through £1,355.00
Category: Ceiling Tiles
A simple and efficient way to heat offices
Each tile provides comfortable 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.
Core NexGen technology powers each tile
NexGen ceiling tiles are made of high-performance insulation panels wrapped in NexGen’s 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.
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 240v 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 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 40-50C. 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.
Designed for safety, durability and reuse
NexGen tiles are water-resistant and fire-rated as a ‘B’. They are a standard size (595mm) 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. The Tiles are sent in their uncoated paper finish. The Tiles can be painted in a range of colours to suit your decor. Be aware that paint has various chemicals that can affect the emission of Infrared. Please consult the NexGen team for further information.
Easy Installation & Salus Smart controls
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. It’s easy to control temperatures and timers in each zone by the thermostat or on the Salus Smart App.
Installation of the heaters and PSU is plug and play. All equipment is supplied.
1. Remove the ceiling tiles and replace them with the NexGen ceiling tiles. Refer to the instruction manuals for further guidance:
2. Connect 3 tiles and wire them directly to the PSU. Do this for each batch of 3 tiles. Ensuring that all connections are good.*
3. Plug the PSU into the smart plug.
4. Pairing the Salus smart controls will enhance the system’s ability to maximise efficiency, avoiding overheating or wasting energy by only heating when people occupy a space. See the Salus page here for further information.
*Use a competent professional if you are not sure of the connection process. Ensure that all work complies with relevant building and electrical safety installation requirements.
Low Carbon Solution: NexGen tiles are powered by electricity – the cleanest form of power – and, particularly when combined with solar panels and batteries, can produce a truly zero-carbon heating solution. Office workers are becoming more and more sensitive to the environmental credentials of their workplace.
NexGen ceiling tiles and PSU come with a 2-year warranty
Salus control: 5-year warranty
Number of Tiles1 Desk: 3 Tiles, 400W PSU & Smart Control, 1 or 2 Desks: 6 Tiles, 800W PSU & Smart Control, 2 or 3 Desks: 9 Tiles, 1200W PSU & Smart Control, 3 or 4 Desks: 12 Tiles, 1600W PSU & Smart Control