Industry Lighting

There are also various options when it comes to lighting dimming, including via DALI. This is an innovative and interesting system for large spaces such as production and factory halls, as you have the possibility to group or separate a number of luminaires, with the DALI interface remembering the settings. You can therefore create multiple lighting scenarios in a room. It also manages all lighting status information, including automatic on/off switches and light intensity. Want to know more about DALI? Then click here to read our blog.

Why does ceiling height play an important role in choosing the right luminaires?

This is because it requires lighting with a high light output, or; the amount of lumens. Here we can take as a starting point that luminaires with around 12,500 lumens are best suited to ceilings 4 to 6 metres high. And at even greater heights (7 to 14 metres), products from 19,000 lumens or higher are on the best option. In this category, we have therefore selected several LED solutions for you that actually have this high light output. Pay close attention to this when buying the right product online. Not decided? Then our lighting experts will be happy to help.

What are the benefits of energy-efficient and sustainable lighting for industry?

First of all, energy/electricity costs go down significantly. And this is partly because LED lighting is over 70% more economical, compared to conventional lighting such as gas discharge bulbs or fluorescent tubes. In addition, LED lasts much longer. Luminaires that last for more than 100,000 burning hours are no exception these days. This means that with an average of 80 burning hours per week (production environment), the lighting can last for no less than 25 years! And that in turn has a positive effect on your maintenance and replacement costs. Normally you would have to do this after a few years, but now it takes much longer. Furthermore, it gives a company a greener character and LED is a perfect way to make premises more sustainable, while also contributing to a cleaner world.

In which case is it smart to choose LED luminaires with a motion sensor?

The premise of LED lighting with a sensor is that it does not need to be on constantly, saving an awful lot of energy. Only when movement is detected in a room does the lighting come on at 100% strength. With some luminaires, you can optionally set the product to burn at a lower intensity (e.g. 20%) or not at all. Are there places in a company where there is not constant activity or movement during the day? Then LED sensor lighting is suitable there. Think, for example, of a storage hall where products are occasionally loaded into racks or need to be picked. On the other hand, you might think of the toilet block, canteen or corridors.

Is there a room where little or no daylight enters during the day and/or where there are no windows? Then you might also consider hanging luminaires in the light colour daylight white (6500K). This specification also comes in handy when details in the industrial or production hall are very important. This way, the person at work has a good view of what they are doing and therefore fewer errors occur during the production or work process.

What colour temperature do I choose for which room?

For rooms where work is being carried out, sufficient and bright light is definitely most relevant. As already described above, then (depending on the layout, type of products and to what extent details are important) 4000K or 6500K is the best option. But a factory hall or industrial environment naturally includes more areas, both indoors and outdoors. In general areas such as corridors, changing rooms, washrooms, the entrance hall, canteen, etc., a softer light is fine (3000K). Incidentally, other bulbs or luminaires can be used in these areas, such as wall bulbs, ceiling bulbs, E27 bulbs, recessed spotlights or downlights. If an office area belongs to the production hall, 4000 Kelvin is the best choice. Click here to read more about applying the right office lighting. As for outdoor lighting, 3000 Kelvin (as general lighting) or 4000 Kelvin (for sufficient zich and promoting safety) is recommended.

Have you also thought about luminaires with emergency lighting? If there is a fire or short circuit, these lights (depending on the duration of the emergency unit) will stay on for several hours. This promotes safety!