A Guide To Choosing The Right High Bay Lighting For Your Project

18th July 2024

Selecting the ideal High Bay lighting is a crucial decision for any commercial or industrial project. High Bay lights play a significant role in illuminating large spaces with high ceilings, such as warehouses, factories, sports halls, and other expansive environments. Making the right choice can impact the functionality, efficiency, and safety of these spaces.

In this comprehensive guide, we will explore the features, benefits, and applications of our top high bay lighting products. By understanding these products, you can make an informed decision and choose the right high bay lighting for your project.

Let’s dive in.

Understanding High Bay Lighting

What is High Bay Lighting?

High bay lighting is designed for spaces with high ceilings (typically 15 feet or higher), providing focused, powerful illumination over large areas. It ensures optimal visibility and safety in environments such as warehouses, factories, gymnasiums, and retail spaces.

Where is High Bay Lighting Used?

These fixtures are ideal for industrial settings where robust lighting is essential for productivity and safety. They can also be used in commercial environments like supermarkets, sports arenas, and distribution centres.

Why Are LED Lights Better Than Traditional Lights?

LED high bay lights offer significant advantages over traditional lighting options such as metal halide or fluorescent lights:

Energy Efficiency: LED technology consumes less energy, resulting in lower operating costs and reduced carbon footprint.
Longevity: Longer lifespan compared to traditional bulbs, minimising maintenance and replacement costs.
Instant On: Provides immediate full brightness without warm-up time, ideal for environments requiring instant illumination.

How To Choose High Bay Lights

Selecting the right high bay lighting is critical for optimising visibility, efficiency, and safety in large, high-ceilinged spaces such as warehouses and factories. With a variety of options available, choosing the ideal high bay lights involves considering several key factors. From energy efficiency and durability to customisation options and compliance with safety standards, each aspect plays a crucial role in determining the suitability of high bay lights for specific project needs. Let’s delve into these considerations to guide you in selecting the perfect high-bay lighting solution for your commercial or industrial applications.

Durability and Protection

High bay lights are often used in environments where they are exposed to dust, moisture, and potential impacts. Therefore, durability and protection are crucial factors to consider. The IP65 and IK10-rated housing of the Burwell High Bay, for example, ensures it can withstand harsh conditions, making it a reliable choice for industrial settings.

Flexibility and Customisation

Flexibility and customisation options are essential for meeting the diverse needs of different projects. The ability to select power settings and colour temperatures, as seen in the Orwell and Arbury High Bays, allows for tailored lighting solutions that enhance both efficiency and functionality. Additionally, features like microwave sensors and emergency kits further enhance the adaptability of these fittings.

Installation and Maintenance

Ease of installation and maintenance is another critical consideration. Features like the centrally mounted hook in the Orwell and Arbury High Bays simplify the suspension process, while tool-free adjustments and Plug’n’Play emergency operations reduce installation time and effort. This not only makes the installation process more efficient but also minimises downtime, ensuring that the lighting system is up and running quickly.

Compliance with Safety Standards

Compliance with safety standards is paramount, especially in environments like food production facilities. The Coton High Bay, with its glass-free polycarbonate lens and food-safe powder-coated housing, meets stringent sanitation standards, ensuring safety and compliance. Additionally, features like emergency lighting options and sensors contribute to overall safety and security.

Multi-Wattage High Lumen Orwell High Bay

Key Features and Benefits

Central Mounted Hook: Makes it easy to suspend the light, simplifying installation and reducing labour costs.
Aluminium Die-Cast Heat Sink: Prevents the driver and LEDs from overheating, extending the life of the fixture and ensuring consistent light output.
Selectable Power Setting (90W, 120W, 150W): Offers flexibility in energy consumption and lighting requirements, allowing customisation for different spaces and reducing energy costs.
Plug’n’Play Emergency Operation: Converts the standard fitting into emergency lighting within minutes, enhancing safety without complex installations.
High Output Self-Test Emergency Selectable Operation: Provides options between manual and self-test emergency modes, ensuring compliance with safety standards and simplifying maintenance.
Microwave Sensor Option: Features a detection range of 15m, ensuring the light activates only when movement is detected, further improving energy efficiency.

Applications for Round LED High Bay Lights

The Orwell High Bay is versatile enough to be used in a variety of settings, including warehouses, factories, and other industrial environments. Its robust design and high-lumen output ensure that it can effectively illuminate large spaces, enhancing visibility and safety for occupants. Let’s explore its applications in detail:

Warehouses and Distribution Centres: In warehouses, the Orwell High Bay provides bright and uniform lighting across large areas, ensuring optimal visibility for workers to navigate safely and efficiently. Its centrally mounted hook simplifies installation, allowing for flexible positioning to illuminate aisles, racks, and storage areas effectively.

Manufacturing Facilities: Within manufacturing environments, where precision and safety are paramount, the Orwell High Bay delivers consistent lighting that enhances productivity and operational efficiency. The selectable power setting options enable customisation based on specific task areas, from assembly lines to inspection stations, ensuring adequate illumination where needed most.

Multi-Wattage Low Glare High Lumen Output Burwell Linear High Bay

Key Features and Benefits

Available in Standard, Emergency Self-Test, Microwave Sensor, and Microwave Sensor Emergency Self-Test: Provides options to suit different safety and operational needs, enhancing versatility and compliance.
Multi-Wattage Driver (90W, 120W, 150W): Allows contractors to choose the optimal power setting for their specific project at the time of installation, optimising energy consumption and lighting performance.
Surface Mount Brackets and 1m Suspension Kit Included: Offers multiple installation options, catering to various space configurations and reducing the need for additional mounting accessories.
4000K Colour Temperature: Delivers a bright and crisp light, improving visibility and focus in industrial and sports environments.
Low Glare Diffuser: Reduces glare, enhancing eye comfort and reducing strain, particularly in sports halls and workspaces.
IP65 and IK10 Rated Housing: Protects the fitting from moisture, dust, and impact, ensuring durability and longevity.
0% or 25% Standby Modes on Microwave Sensor: Reduces unnecessary energy consumption by avoiding lighting areas that don’t need it, further enhancing energy efficiency.
Energy Efficiency: based on an average combined electricity cost of £0.24 pence/Kwh as of April 2024, you could save £3,629.04 per year by replacing 20x 400W metal halide fittings with 20 Burwell High Bays. This significant cost saving, combined with reduced maintenance needs, makes the Burwell High Bay a smart investment for any industrial or commercial project.

Applications for LED Linear High Bays

The Burwell High Bay is particularly well-suited for sports halls, warehouses, and other industrial settings where low glare and high lumen output are crucial. Its versatility and advanced features make it well-suited for a variety of applications:

Warehouses and Distribution Centres: In large warehouses and distribution centres, the Burwell Linear High Bay provides high-lumen output combined with a low glare diffuser, ensuring uniform illumination without causing eye strain. This makes it ideal for lighting up aisles, racks, and storage areas where clarity and visibility are essential for operations.

Manufacturing Facilities: Within manufacturing facilities, the Burwell Linear High Bay offers flexibility with its multi-wattage driver, allowing contractors to adjust power settings (90W, 120W, 150W) at the time of installation based on specific task requirements. Its robust IP65 and IK10-rated housing protects against dust, moisture, and impact, making it suitable for challenging industrial environments such as assembly lines, machining areas, and production floors.

Sports Halls and Gymnasiums: The Burwell Linear High Bay’s low glare diffuser enhances visual comfort, making it ideal for sports halls and gymnasiums where glare-free lighting is crucial. The 4000K colour temperature provides a bright and crisp light that improves visibility without causing discomfort, ensuring optimal conditions for athletes and spectators alike.

Industrial Workshops: For workshops and production areas within industrial settings, the Burwell Linear High Bay’s durable construction and high efficiency (140lm/W) provide reliable lighting solutions. Its IK10-rated housing and low maintenance requirements make it a practical choice for environments where lighting reliability directly impacts productivity.

Multi-Wattage High Lumen Output Arbury High Bay

Key Features and Benefits

Central Mounted Hook: Allows for easy suspension, simplifying installation and providing flexible mounting options.
Selectable Power Setting (85W, 100W, 150W, 200W): Offers contractors flexibility in power consumption, optimising lighting for different spaces and needs.
4000K Colour Temperature: Enhances focus and productivity in work environments, providing a comfortable and efficient lighting solution.
IP65 and IK09 Rated Housing: Protects the high bay from water, dust, and impact, ensuring durability and reliability in harsh environments.
Highly Transparent PC Cover: Maximises light output while maintaining protection, ensuring bright and efficient illumination.
Impressive 155lm/W Efficiency: Provides high lumen output for various wattage settings, reducing energy consumption while delivering powerful lighting.
Optional Microwave Sensor: Features up to 13m detection range, adjustable hold time, and standby modes, enhancing energy efficiency and operational flexibility.
Optional Emergency Kit: Offers 3H emergency or self-test emergency options, ensuring safety compliance and enhanced security.

Applications For Round LED High Bays

The Arbury High Bay is perfect for a wide range of industrial applications such as, warehouses and factories, where high lumen output and robust design are essential. Here are some key environments where the Arbury High Bay excels:

Warehouses and Logistics Centres: In large warehouses and logistics facilities, the Arbury High Bay offers adjustable power settings (85W, 100W, 150W, 200W) to optimise energy consumption based on specific operational needs. Its high efficiency (155lm/W) ensures ample illumination, enhancing safety and productivity in busy warehouse environments.

Manufacturing and Assembly Lines: The Arbury High Bay’s robust IP65 and IK09 rated housing protects against dust, water, and impact, making it ideal for harsh industrial environments such as manufacturing and assembly lines. The 4000K colour temperature provides clear visibility, improving accuracy and efficiency during production processes. Optional features like the microwave sensor with adjustable settings (detection range up to 13m, hold time from 3 seconds to 30 minutes, and standby mode options) further enhance energy efficiency and operational flexibility.

High Lumen Output Clean Area Coton High Bay

Key Features and Benefits

Glass-Free Polycarbonate Lens: Complies with food safety regulations, eliminating the risk of contamination and ensuring safety in food and beverage production facilities.
5000K Colour Temperature: Provides a bright and crisp light, ideal for industrial spaces where visibility is crucial.
Non-Toxic Aluminium Exterior: Prevents yellowing and ensures durability, maintaining a clean and safe environment.
Food-Safe Powder-Coated Housing: Ensures compliance with stringent sanitation standards, enhancing safety in clean areas.
IP65 and IK10 Rated Housing: Protects the fitting from high-pressure water and impact, ensuring reliability and longevity in harsh environments.
Optional PIR Sensor: Features a 0-50% standby mode and 8m detection distance, enhancing energy efficiency by ensuring the light activates only when necessary.
Impressive 140lm/W Efficiency: Reduces operational costs and maintenance efforts, providing an energy-efficient lighting solution.

Applications for Clean Area High Bays

The Coton High Bay is specifically designed for environments that demand high standards of hygiene, safety, and efficiency. For example, food and beverage production facilities, clean rooms, and other environments where sanitation and durability and paramount. Here is a breakdown of the key applications where the Coton High Bay excels:

Food and Beverage Production Facilities: The Coton High Bay is ideal for food processing plants and beverage production facilities where cleanliness and safety are paramount. Its glass-free polycarbonate lens and food-safe powder-coated housing ensure compliance with strict hygiene regulations. The 5000K colour temperature provides bright and clear illumination, enhancing visibility and productivity in processing and packaging areas. The high efficiency (140lm/W) reduces energy consumption while maintaining optimal lighting levels for detailed tasks.

Clean Rooms and Laboratories: In clean room environments and laboratories, where contamination control and precise lighting are critical, the Coton High Bay’s durable construction and IP65 and IK10 ratings offer protection against dust, water, and impact. The non-toxic aluminium exterior prevents yellowing and maintains a clean environment suitable for sensitive operations. The 5000K colour temperature minimises eye strain and improves visual clarity, ensuring accurate work conditions without compromising on safety or compliance.

Your Questions Answered

Can You Dim LED High Bay Lights?

Yes, LED high bay lights can be dimmed, provided they are equipped with dimmable drivers and compatible dimming controls. Many of our high bay products, such as the Multi-Wattage High Lumen Orwell High Bay and the Multi-Wattage High Lumen Output Arbury High Bay, offer advanced features including optional sensors that allow for dimming capabilities. These sensors can adjust lighting levels based on occupancy and ambient light conditions, contributing to energy efficiency and customisation of lighting environments. Always ensure that the high bay light and the dimmer switch are compatible to achieve optimal performance.

How Do You Hang High Bay LED Lights?

Hanging high bay LED lights can be done using various methods and tools to ensure secure and efficient installation such as suspension kits, centrally mounted hooks, mounting brackets, and more.

Suspension kits typically include cables or chains that can adjusted to achieve the desired height. Many of our high bay lights come with a 1m suspension kit which allows for versatile installation in various settings.

Centrally mounted hooks are a straightforward and effective way to hang high bay lights, providing a secure attachment point. The Orwell High Bay features a centrally mounted hook, making it easy to suspend from ceilings in warehouses and factories.

Brackets offer a fixed mounting solution, providing stability and durability for high bay installations. The Burwell High Bay includes surface mount brackets, allowing it to be installed directly onto ceilings or walls.

What is The Minimum Height For High Bay LED Lighting?

The minimum height for high bay LED lighting is generally around 15 feet (approximately 4.5 meters). This height ensures that the powerful illumination provided by high bay lights is distributed evenly across large areas, reducing glare and shadows.

In industrial and commercial settings, such as warehouses, factories, and sports halls, the height of the ceiling often dictates the choice of lighting. For instance, the Coton High Bay, with its robust design and high lumen output, is perfect for installations at 15 feet and above, ensuring adequate lighting for tasks and safety in these environments.

For spaces with lower ceilings, high bay lights may not be the optimal choice as they could cause excessive brightness and glare. Instead, consider using low bay lights or other lighting designed for lower ceilings.

Summary

Choosing the right high bay lighting for your project involves considering various factors, including energy efficiency, durability, flexibility, installation, and compliance with safety standards. Our range of high bay lighting is designed to meet these diverse needs, offering exceptional performance and versatility. This range includes:

With our comprehensive guide, you can confidently choose the right high bay lighting solution for your project, knowing that our products are designed to deliver superior performance, energy efficiency, and long-term reliability.