What Distributors Should Know About Industrial Lighting

As distribution centers, warehouses manufacturing facilities, as well as repair shops are becoming more advanced and efficient, the importance of lighting in facilities shouldn't be left out. 

Wholesale Lighting distributors for industrial machines is a small but profitable market since different trades require appropriate lighting for their job to be completed correctly and safely. Poor lighting or inadequate installation can make a work location unsafe and lamp failure can lead to delays and loss of production.

The most frequently cited complaint regarding lighting for industrial machines is that it isn't enough bright. Lack of lighting in the machine can affect the safety of workers, hinder proper setting, and in the end, influence quality control.

Experts suggest using a light gauge closest to the area that is to be illuminated as it is possible. Measurements of light meters are either in the lumens or foot candles. This can establish a reference for the present illumination level that is not sufficient for the task. After that, you will be able to determine a range of requirements for replacement fixtures that provide the required illumination for the work area.

There are three kinds of measurement namely feet-candles, lux, and lumens -- that can help in recommending the right lighting fixture. Lumens represent the amount of light produced by the source of light. The term "lux" and "footcandles" are an indication of the quantity of light that can be delivered to a particular region. Specifications sheets of manufacturers typically provide lux in three levels that are minimum, maximum, and average. The average lux is used to determine the amount of light that is delivered to a particular workspace. Another popular metric used for fixtures is the lux/watt (lux/watt) of light that is delivered. Like miles for gallon, the lux Watt is the most commonly used measure when selecting an industrial light source to measure its efficiency. Be aware that the rule of thumb is to ensure that the minimum lux figure on a spec sheet is a reflection of the beam of light delivered to the area of work instead of the overall light produced by the source of light.

Both fluorescent and LED lighting are typically used in industrial lighting. When comparing these two types of lighting the most important factor to consider is the light delivered to the area of work; not the number of lumens. The fluorescent fixture includes a variety of light loss factors, such as factors like ballast, the temperature of the fixture, voltage variation in the supply the optical aspect, as well as surface. The fixture's actual light falls far below the LED fixtures. 

When the light target has been identified the next step is to determine what fixtures will best meet the requirements of the workspace. Are the fixtures subject to metalworking fluids as well as lubricants? If yes then it is recommended to have an Ingress Protection (IP) score that is 67 or more. The first number indicates the amount of protection offered by solid objects or other materials. The second number indicates the degree of protection against liquids. An IP67 rating indicates that the fixture is completely protected from dust and also protected from the effects of water immersion in water up to 1 meter. If the extreme temperature is an issue, consult the manufacturer to find out the most suitable temperature ranges for the driver, ballast or LEDs, and/or lamp.