Heating systems
Aviation
An advanced heating technology for aircraft cabins that sets new standards in thermal comfort
The patented infrared (IR) radiation cabin heating system can provide the same level of thermal comfort on board that you would expect at home. An IR source transfers heat to a body or object at a distance, just like the sun warms Earth. It is therefore a pleasant and comfortable experience for passengers. If contact heat is required, LiteHeat systems can be manufactured to reduce the infrared emissions and generate contact heat only. After activation of the LITEHEAT system an even, full-face heat is generated instantlyand the passenger immediately experiences pleasant IR heating.
Application
LITEHEAT has unique, customized electrical heating elements that can be applied as an ultra-thin layer (<0.2 mm thick; <150 g/m2 additional weight) to a selected surface and shaped to precisely match the shape and geometry of the component. The LITEHEAT heaters become completely invisible thanks to the subsequent application with a surface material selected by the customer. When applied to the back of a side wall, the external appearance of the panel remains unchanged.
LITEHEAT can transform various parts and surfaces in the cabin, such as side walls, ceilings, floors, doors, instrumant panels and more, into large-area infrared heaters without changing their shape or appearance in any way. Whether LITEHEAT technology is used to improve passenger comfort in general, or simply to eliminate cold spots in the cabin, it allows you to provide the thermal comfort you've always dreamed of.
Efficiency
LITEHEAT is much more energy-efficient than conventional electrical heating systems. For this reason, the technology is also used in electric vehicles, as it has been proven to require 30 to 70 % less energy.
Cabin Pre-Heat
LITEHEAT can also be used to preheat the cabin with Ground Power without the need for an APU or running the engine. This can be a great comfort advantage for passengers and crew, especially in the cold season when the aircraft is parked outside or in a poorly heated hanger.
Heating systems for cars
Automotive
The “Liteheat” heating technology developed by Villinger is the game changer in heating systems for cars. By the high energy efficiency of the “Liteheat” system, where electrical energy is directly converted into heat energy, the energy to be expended can be significantly reduced while comfort is increased and system weight is reduced.
Crystal Cabin Award Winner 2018
LITEHEAT IHP wins Crystal Cabin Award 2018!
Villinger received the award for the development of the LiteHeat IHP – our electrically operated "Indestructible Heated Floor Panel".
Watch the video here.
HeatNOW
Improved Cabin Comfort
Villinger GmbH and Lufthansa Technik AG are pleased to announce that a supplemental type certificate (STC) according to CS25 for the aircraft floor heating system "HeatNow" which has been approved for virtually all current large passenger aircraft.
HeatNow is an underfloor heating system powered by an efficient and ultra-thin LITEHEAT heating layer which is retrofittable, easy to install which can be integrated virtually anywhere in the aircraft to improve comfort in critical areas.
And finally, flight attendants - who have to sit on the JumpSeat near an often-draughty entrance door during take-off and landing - no longer have to freeze or run the risk of catching a cold, just like passengers sitting near an emergency exit. But also, in general, an aircraft cabin is a big pipe, which is known to be difficult to reach anywhere in comfort without creating unpleasant drafts. But with the "Heat Now" system you can now create a comfort like at home - and even beautifully equipped business jets finally get the feel-good climate they deserve.
Download EASA Approved Model List (PDF)
