One of the most durable solutions on the market today, LED vapor tight high bay lights have been specifically designed to handle the toughest jobs and are able to provide the same great illumination you expect without succumbing to moisture and other hazards. Like traditional high bays, vapor tight fixtures provide great illumination for a wide area specifically intended for high ceilings, making them perfect for large spaces and tall ceilings in warehouses and industrial spaces, and with the vapor-tight design, they will provide an extra level of security and reliability that you will love. Contact us for a free lighting estimate and customized solutions.
Applications for Vapor Tight High Bay LED Fixtures
Because they're sealed and gasketed, LED vapor tight high bay fixtures are a dependable solution anywhere moisture, dust, or fumes are present. Their rugged design makes them versatile enough for both indoor and outdoor environments.
- Car washes
- Parking garages
- Cold storage facilities
- Industrial kitchens & Bakeries
- Food processing plants
- Farm workshops, barns, and riding arenas
- Subway stations
- Bridges and tunnels
- Loading docks
- Marine and waterfront facilities
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Benefits of Vapor Tight High Bay Fixtures
Upgrading to LED vapor tight high bay lights provides you with a wide range of benefits, including:
- Energy efficiency: LEDs consume far less power than fluorescent or HID fixtures, cutting energy bills while maintaining high lumen output.
- Long lifespan: Many models are rated for 50,000 hours or more, reducing the frequency and expense of replacements in hard-to-reach high bay installations.
- Sealed protection: Gasketed housings keep out moisture, dust, and corrosive fumes, preventing internal damage and extending fixture life.
- Safety and compliance: NSF- and UL-listed options meet food processing and wet-location requirements, ensuring fixtures perform safely in sensitive environments.
- Reduced maintenance: Frosted, impact-resistant lenses resist dirt and buildup, helping fixtures maintain a clean, professional appearance.
- Rebate eligibility: DLC-listed fixtures may qualify for local or utility rebate programs, accelerating return on investment.
Durability and Ratings
LED vapor tight high bays perform in environments where standard fixtures fail. Built with sealed housings and impact-resistant lenses, these fixtures protect critical components from water, dust, and corrosive fumes.
Ingress Protection (IP) Ratings
Our vapor tight high bay fixtures are available with multiple IP ratings, each indicating the level of protection:
- IP65: Dust-tight and protected against water projected by a nozzle.
- IP66: Dust-tight and resistant to water from powerful jets.
- IP67: Dust-tight and protected when immersed in water for a limited time and depth.
Food and Safety Compliance
For food-grade or sanitary environments, many fixtures are NSF-rated and UL Wet Location listed, ensuring compliance with industry safety standards.
Vapor Tight Fixture Types and Options
Vapor tight high bay fixtures are typically linear in form and come in multiple lengths and configurations to match your space. Options include:
- Lengths: 2-foot, 4-foot, and 8-foot sizes.
- Mounting styles: Can be surface-mounted or suspended with chains/cables, depending on ceiling height and layout.
- Selectable features: Some models include adjustable wattage or color temperature, giving you flexibility in one fixture.
FAQs About Vapor Tight High Bay LED Fixtures
Below are some of the most common questions about LED high bay vapor tight lighting. You can also go to our Lighting FAQ page or visit our Resources & Education library for additional information.
What are vapor tight high bay LED fixtures?
A vapor tight high bay LED fixture is a sealed, gasketed light designed for ceilings 18 feet or higher. These fixtures prevent water, dust, and corrosive fumes from damaging internal components, making them ideal for harsh indoor and outdoor environments.
What's the difference between vapor tight and standard high bay lighting?
Standard high bay lights work well in dry, controlled spaces. A vapor tight high bay fixture, on the other hand, is fully enclosed and rated to withstand wet, dusty, or corrosive environments. This makes it the right choice for applications such as food processing, car washes, or cold storage, where moisture protection is critical.
What do IP ratings mean for vapor tight fixtures?
Ingress Protection (IP) ratings indicate how well a fixture resists dust and water. The higher the rating, the more protection the fixture provides.
Where are vapor tight high bay LED fixtures commonly used?
These fixtures are ideal for environments such as parking garages, car washes, cold storage facilities, food processing plants, marine docks, and industrial workshops — anywhere standard fixtures would be at risk of damage from moisture or debris.
Do vapor tight high bay LED lights qualify for rebates?
Many of our LED vapor tight high bay fixtures are DLC- or UL-listed, which means they may be eligible for local or utility rebate programs. Check the specifications on individual products or contact our team for assistance.
What are the different types of LED high bay vapor tight fixtures?
High bay vapor tight light fixtures are typically linear in form and are available in 2-, 4- and 8-foot lengths. They are usually surface mounted or hung with chains and cables. They also have ingress protection ratings that provide information regarding what kind of environment that they are suitable for.
- IP65 – protection against dust and water projected by a nozzle
- IP66 – protection against dust and water projected by a jet
- IP67 – protection against dust and when the enclosure is immersed in water (for specified time and pressure)
- Some fixtures are also NSF-rated which means that they are certified for food service areas.
What Are the Benefits of Vapor Tight High Bay LED Fixtures?
LED lighting technology has developed to the point that it can overcome most drawbacks of the older technologies such as fluorescent fixtures.
- Lighting quality is much better in terms of color rendering, color temperature and lumen output (compared to wattage used).
- They have a much lengthier lifetime which means that the lights need to be replaced less often than other types. This is particularly important when it comes to high bay lighting which requires lifts or scaffolding to reach the fixtures.
- Although LED lighting is more costly at the outset upon point of purchase, costs are more than made up over the long term due to the fact that they utilize much less energy than conventional lights. Energy efficiency from LED lamps saves on utility costs over time. They also don't waste energy emitted as heat.
Why Use High Bay Vapor Tight Lights?
- Vapor tight lighting offers a gasketed seal around between the lens and housing, so nothing can get inside. This lighting type is great in wet locations and protects from rain and other corrosive fumes, dust, and nonexplosive vapors and gases.
- Wiring, when left exposed to such elements, can cause issues ranging from a fixture rendered unusable to potentially more serious consequences such as a fire or explosion of the fixture. Vapor tight solutions eliminate these concerns altogether.
- The frosted lens will always look clean. As a business owner, appearances matter so this solution will help give the location a clean and well-maintained appearance because there will never be an accumulation of dirt, debris, or dead bugs commonly seen in outdoor fixtures that are not vapor tight solutions.
- The overall quality of the construction is worth it for most locations such as a warehouse. The led vapor tight housings are rust resistant die-cast housings and the lenses are usually a sturdy reinforced polycarbonate. These fixtures will last for years and years in a variety of environments.
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