What is LED High Bay lighting?
LED High Bay lighting is a type of powerful lighting used in spaces with high ceilings, such as warehouses, factories, sports halls, and large retail spaces. They are designed to evenly illuminate large areas from a significant height.
What is LED High Bay lighting suitable for?
High bays, sometimes also called UFO lamps, are widely used in high spaces. This is because they generate a high light output combined with an often narrow beam angle. This allows the light to be projected downwards optimally and thus distributed well from a great height.
Benefits of our LED High Bay Lights:
- Energy Efficiency: Our High Bay lights are exceptionally energy-efficient and can consume up to 80% less energy than traditional lighting, such as metal halide or halogen lamps. This allows businesses to significantly reduce their energy costs.
- Long Lifespan: Thanks to advanced LED technology, our lights have a long lifespan, meaning you need to invest less frequently in replacements and maintenance.
- Minimal Heat Emission: Our High Bay LED lights produce less heat, preventing the ambient temperature in your warehouse or factory from rising unnecessarily. This contributes to a comfortable working environment and helps lower air conditioning costs.
- Powerful light output: Our LED High Bay lights are available in various wattages to suit your specific needs. We offer LED High Bay-100W, LED High Bay-50W, LED High Bay-150W, LED High Bay-200W, and LED High Bay-240W options.
- UFO LED Lights: In addition to our traditional High Bay lights, we also offer futuristically designed UFO LED lights, also known as High Bay UFOs, featuring a round, saucer-like shape. These lights provide the same benefits as our regular LED High Bay lights while adding a modern touch to your space.
Applications of High Bay UFO lights:
Our LED High Bay lights are ideal for various applications, including:
- Warehouses: Bright lighting is essential for safe and efficient storage and order-picking processes in warehouses.
- Factories: Our High Bay lights provide optimal lighting for production and assembly work.
- Sports facilities: Illuminate indoor sports arenas and gymnasiums with our powerful High Bay lights for better performance and safety.
- Shopping malls and Stores: Create an inviting atmosphere and showcase your products at their best with our bright lighting.
- Parking garages: Increase safety for pedestrians and vehicles with bright High Bay lights.
How do I choose a UFO high bay with the right light output?
Choosing an LED High Bay with the correct light output is essential to ensure your space is well-lit and meets your lighting needs.Here are some steps you can follow to choose the right LED High Bay with the correct light output:
- Determine the room size: Measure the length, width, and height of the space where you want to install the UFO high bay lighting. Multiply these values to calculate the floor area.
- Determine the required illuminance: The type of activity in the room determines the required illuminance, expressed in lux (lumens per square meter). For example, for detailed work such as in factories or warehouses, a higher illuminance is usually required (e.g., 300-500 lux). For general lighting in a warehouse, a lower illuminance (e.g., 150-300 lux) may be sufficient.
- Calculate the total light output: The light output of a High Bay is measured in lumens (lm).To calculate the total light output, multiply the floor area (in square meters) by the required illuminance (in lux). The result gives the total number of lumens needed for your space.
- Choose the right wattage: Compare the light output (in lumens) of different High Bay lights. The goal is to select a High Bay with a light output equal to or greater than the calculated total number of lumens you need for your space.
- Consider the beam angle and spread: Pay attention to the beam angle and spread of the High Bay. Some lights have a wider beam angle, while others have a more focused light distribution. Choose a light with the correct spread to ensure uniform illumination without dark spots.
- Color temperature: Also consider the color temperature of the High Bay LED lights. Lower color temperatures (e.g.3000K) provide warm white light, while higher color temperatures (e.g. 5000K) provide cooler white light. Choose a color temperature that suits the purpose and atmosphere you want to create in your space. For warehouse lighting or workshop lighting, we recommend a white light color of (5000K - 6500K) Daylight white.
- Quality and reliability: Ensure that you choose good quality LED High Bay lights from reputable brands or suppliers. Reliable lights last longer and perform better, saving you costs in the long run. If you are in doubt about which High Bay is most suitable for your situation, you can seek advice from a lighting specialist or manufacturer. They can help you determine the correct light output and find a suitable solution for your lighting needs.
Which high bay do I need for which height?
The required wattage for an LED High Bay light depends on the height of the room and the desired lighting level. In general, the higher the ceiling of the room, the higher the wattage of the LED High Bay light needs to be in order to get sufficient light down to the floor. Here are some general guidelines for choosing the wattage based on the height of the room:
- Height of 3-6 meters: For spaces with a ceiling height of 3 to 6 meters, you can consider using UFO High Bay lights with a wattage between 50W and 100W, depending on the desired lighting level. This can be suitable for smaller warehouses or workshops.
- Height of 6-8 meters: For spaces with a ceiling height of 6 to 8 meters, you can consider High Bay lights with a wattage between 100W and 150W. These are suitable for medium-sized warehouses, production halls, or gyms.
- Height of 8-12 meters: For spaces with a ceiling height of 8 to 12 meters, it is recommended to choose High Bay lights with a wattage between 200W and 240W. These lights are suitable for large warehouses, factories, or sports facilities.
- Height of more than 12 meters: For very high spaces with a ceiling height of more than 12 meters, you can consider High Bay LED lights with a wattage of 240W or more. This is often necessary to achieve sufficient light intensity on the floor.
Which wattages per ceiling height |
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| Ceiling height | Light output | Wattage | Room type |
| 3-6 meters | 5,000-10,000 Lumen | 50 Watt | Warehouse/Garages |
| 6-8 meters | 10,000 - 15,000 Lumen | 100 Watt | Warehouse/Garages |
| 8-12 meters | 15,000 - 25,000 Lumen | 150 Watt | Warehouse/Garages |
| 12+ meters | 25,000 - 35.000 Lumens | 200 - 240 Watt | Warehouse/Garages |
| 3-6 meters | 7,000 - 13,000 Lumens | 50 - 100 Watt | Factory hall/Detailed work |
| 6-8 meters | 13,000 - 20,000 Lumens | 100 - 150 Watt | Factory hall/Detailed work |
| 8-12 meters | 20,000 - 30,000 Lumens | 200 Watt | Factory hall/Detailed work |
| 12+ meters | 30,000 - 40,000 Lumen | 240 Watt | Factory/Detailed work |
More information? Video about high bay lights
Would you like more information about High Bay/warehouse lighting? We recommend watching the video below. It explains the lights in just a few minutes. Sem is happy to tell you about the following topics.
- What is an LED High Bay
- Advantages of High Bay lights
- Applications of High Bay lights
- Choosing the right High Bay UFO light.
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