Industrial Factory LED Lighting Page 16

Most factories use several fixture types, matched to ceiling height and the conditions in each area:

What is the best lighting for a factory?

Most factories use high bay fixtures for high ceilings, low bay for lower areas, and strip lights for aisles and task areas, plus vapor-tight and explosion-proof fixtures where conditions demand. LED is the standard choice across all of these for its efficiency, light quality, and low maintenance.

How many lumens do I need for factory lighting?

It depends on ceiling height, the task, and the area. General manufacturing often targets around 30–50 footcandles, while detailed assembly or inspection work needs more. The best approach is a photometric layout based on your mounting height and floor plan — we offer free lighting layout help.

What is the difference between high bay and low bay lighting?

High bay fixtures are designed for ceilings roughly 20 feet and higher, while low bay fixtures are for ceilings under about 20 feet. Both light the floor below, but they use different optics and output to suit the mounting height.

What lighting do factories use in wet or hazardous areas?

Wet, dusty, or washdown areas call for sealed vapor-tight fixtures. Areas with flammable gases, vapors, or combustible dust require UL-listed explosion-proof fixtures rated for that specific hazardous location.

Why should I switch factory lighting to LED?

LED uses far less energy, turns on instantly even in cold conditions, lasts much longer with less maintenance on high mounts, and provides better, more uniform light. Many fixtures also qualify for energy rebates.

Can factory lighting be controlled with sensors?

Yes. Occupancy sensors and daylight harvesting let lights dim or switch off in aisles and intermittently used zones, cutting runtime and energy use while keeping active areas fully lit.