Choosing the correct type of industrial lighting can be a daunting task. With so many different options and features to consider, it can be hard to know where to start. In this blog post, Foster Electric, Commercial Electricians in Chattanooga will help you navigate through all your options by providing some guidance on what each option is best for, as well as highlighting some of the pitfalls that you may encounter with certain types of lights.
Industrial Lighting Types
Industrial lighting is a type of light that is used in industrial settings. These types of lights can be found on the ceiling, mounted to poles and posts, recessed into the ground level flooring (often with automatic sensors), attached to walls, inset in roofs, etc. They are primarily outdoor fixtures for commercial buildings such as factories and office parks.
There are many different types of industrial lighting, according to commercial electricians, that have been developed over the years. This blog post will focus on some of the most common ones and what you can use them for.
LED
Light-emitting diode (LED) systems produce a high intensity of lumens and can be customized to the specific needs of any industrial facility, including warehouses or factories. These lights do not need ballasts like other types because LEDs are solid-state devices with no filament to break. They also have lower operating costs than traditional fluorescent lamps due to their low energy consumption levels but cost more upfront as new technologies generally do until production scales meet demand. LED bulbs last much longer than most other forms of lighting on the market today, meaning that businesses won’t have to replace them as often. Another advantage is that these bulbs don’t generate much heat, which cuts down on cooling costs in areas with high ceilings.
Fluorescent
Fluorescent lights are best for areas where you need a lot of light, like warehouses and factory floors. They produce high amounts of lumens per watt, which means they use less energy than any other form of industrial lighting on the market today. However, these bulbs generate heat that cannot be dissipated well into the environment because there is no airflow inside most factories and storage facilities. This can lead to overheating issues with certain types or classes of fluorescents, such as T12s or metal halide systems. Additionally, their relatively low light output means that they are not suitable for task lighting.
Incandescent
Incandescent lighting is a type of light that comes from burning a filament of tungsten or other materials. They are typically used in smaller spaces, such as residential homes and offices since they produce more heat than LED lighting sources do when operating at the same wattage levels.
Halogen
This type of light is similar to an incandescent bulb but has one significant difference: it contains a halogen gas that makes them brighter and lasts longer without getting too hot because the bulb’s glass stays cool during operation. Halogens produce more light for less electricity, so they are often found in large buildings and factories where there are high ceilings to accommodate them.
Mercury Vapor (MV)
A mercury-vapor lamp emits light by using electricity passed through metal salts containing mercury atoms which cause molecules to emit photons that then strike the bulb’s inner surface to produce light. This type of lamp is often used in streetlights because they don’t cast off as much heat and are more efficient than other types, so less electricity is needed for them to work.
HID (High-intensity Discharge)
A high-intensity discharge industrial light utilizes a gas-filled lamp that emits light when an electric current is passed through it. HIDs are more efficient than other types of industrial lamps because they emit three times the amount of light output for the same input wattage and last up to five times longer, which results in lower operating costs over time.
Our experts have put together this list of the different types of lighting for industrial applications. We hope that these brief descriptions are helpful in assisting you with choosing the right light fixture for your business or industry! If you want to find out more about any type, please don’t hesitate to contact Foster Electric, and we will be happy to answer all your questions
