Warehouses are the backbone of industries as they are used as storage and assortment areas for all the raw materials which are required in industries. These are large open spaces with a lot of horizontal as well as vertical area which needs uniform bright light. In a similar way, high bay led light is the backbone of every industrial space. The lighting infrastructure provided by LED fixtures is essential to run the business smoothly and to provide capital for further expansions. 

Structure of LED High Bay Lights

High bay led lights are structurally configured to provide powerful illumination in areas with a ceiling height above 25 feet and extending to 50 feet. The prominent structural features which make this possible are 

• Housing 

There are two options accessible for high bay light housings. Aluminum and die-cast aluminum housings, they are highly resistant and tough to withstand many external factors which might disrupt the functionality of the fixture. The housing is essentially the most important part of the fixture as it houses both electrical and optical components while providing frame and support to the structure. It is safety rated against water pressure and is shocking and shatterproof. 

• Lens 

There are two kinds of lenses used in LED high bay fixtures to determine the spread and direction of light. The lens covers the lamp and fixture. The two lenses are a reflector lens and refractor lens. It ensures proper distribution of light in tricky spaces or directing the light for either general lighting or accent lighting for visibility at different elevation levels. 

• LED Lamp 

Previously, HID lamps were employed to use in high bay fixtures as they are brighter than fluorescent lamps but over the years their inefficiency has been proved as they heat up very fast, have a lag time and they consume a lot of energy. In industries, the power stays on round the clock and energy requirements are quite high as different processes are running simultaneously on machines which also require power. Most HID lamps have proven to be inefficient as they require frequent maintenance due to fluctuations in temperature and frequent replacements in a very short time period. 

LED lamps, on the other hand, are either integrated as modular lamps or incorporated in these fixtures and have proven to be highly efficient. They have higher lumen output and consume only a fraction of energy as compared to traditional lamps while easing out all the previous complaints with inefficient lighting. They are also integrated with dimming controls and built in reflectors for uniform spread of light. 

The light from LED lamps is bright and uniform, it does not produce dark or bright spots and the light is focused within a certain beam angle that is adjustable for different surfaces and eye levels. 

• Mounting brackets 

Most high bay light fixtures have mounting brackets present at the back of the fixture. High Bay light fixtures can be surface mounted or suspended mounted through these brackets. Based on the ceiling design and the space available in the area they can be mounted through either option. 

This enhances the light spread and helps adjust the lighting layer without making any certain adjustment to the fixture itself. The space to mounting ratio should be determined with respect to the layout. 

Advantages of Installing LED High Bay Lights in Industries 

As we know, the layout is essential to determine the need for lighting. It is calculated by conducting a complete photometric study of the area, this can easily be done by hiring a lighting contractor. The photometric study determines the need of fixtures and total illumination requirements as per the area. 

Several beneficial implications of installing LED high bays in industries are 

1. Higher lumen output lesser fixture requirement 

LED high bays have considerably higher lumen output. The lumen output is the actual measure of brightness and these lamps are powerful and bright with focused optics which do not disperse light in the surroundings. Light from these fixtures is not wasted in the surroundings and reaches the point of illumination directly, in this way the number of fixtures required to illuminate a certain open or closed space is greatly reduced. One fixture can provide up to 10,000 lumens which is quite bright and covers a majority of space. 

With photometric study on hand, it is easy to determine the number of fixtures required to illuminate any space adequately. 

2. Energy efficiency 

High Bay LED fixtures are highly energy efficient. They consume as much as 400 watts per fixture for the highest level of illumination which is comparatively lesser than that of traditional lamps. According to surveys, it is calculated that they are in fact 80% more efficient and help save up a lot of energy in the long run which directly impacts the costs of lighting in industrial spaces which are functional round the clock and require energy for lighting alongside many other processes that are carried out in there. 

3. Low Maintenance 

These fixtures require very little maintenance. Even in the long run with their promised warranty periods of around 10 years they barely malfunction. For this reason, they are super low maintenance and reduce utility bills and extra replacement charges on these fixtures. 

4. Heat Sinks for Efficient Heat Dissipation 

LED high bay lights are although powerful luminaries but they produce very little heat. The structure finish has an efficient heat dissipation system present at the back of the fixture. Basically, high bay luminaries are available in two main designs: round high bays and linear high bays. Both design structures have fins present at the back of the fixture which efficiently dissipate heat from the heat sink present in the fixture. 

These fixtures  do not take any extra time to cool down and have a quick startup time without producing any hum or flicker. 

Conclusion: 

Evidently so, LED high bay lights are the best match for industrial and storage spaces with high ceilings. These lights not just provide optimum illumination but also help in improving the ambience of the facility which in turn facilitates the workers and creates ambient high quality lighting. The light is glaring free and does not cause any eye strain or headaches which boost the productivity and efficiency of the environment.