subject: Industrial Lights Are Used In A Variety Of Ways [print this page] There are several types and various applications when it comes to choosing industrial lights. This is a brief overview that will give you some information about how they are used and a little about how the different types work.
In the industrial world there are various types of lighting that is needed. Several different environments must be accounted for, such as lights for spraying paint in a booth, lights for damp environments and marine lighting.
Tubular fluorescent lighting is the most familiar but there is also LED lighting and halogen to choose from. Let's look at these three types and see how each one works.
The term LED stands for "light emitting diode". These lights can come in colors. They are very indestructible and also very cost efficient. The bulbs contain positive and negative diodes which allow the flow of electricity and in turn make light. LED lights give off very little heat. Their cost efficiency makes them desirable but the lamps themselves may cost more than other types of fixtures.
Halogen is another type of light that is available. These lights are also cost savers. They are noted for their ability to give off a great amount of light and use minimal current. The halogen light bulb is filled with an inert gas (the halogen), which surrounds a tungsten filament. The filament lights up and the gas keeps it from burning up.
Perhaps the most familiar of all industrial lighting is the common tubular fluorescent variety that so many factories and workplaces use. In a fluorescent bulb, the long tube is filled with a vapor and a phosphor. When an electrical charge is introduced, the vapor and the phosphor react with each other and create light. A ballast is also needed in these light fixtures to regulate the electrical current.
Industrial lighting can also be hand held. These units are advantageous for use in tight spaces. They are also portable which increases their value in the workplace. They can be brought close to a job for engine repair or marine work. They are also useful for aircraft maintenance or anywhere where you would need to bring the light source to the job.
Another benefit to industrial lighting is magnification. It is usually a fluorescent light source that surrounds a magnifying glass, giving the worker a close view of what he or she is inspecting. These lights are most often mounted on an arm that can be adjusted to the height you need.
One very important aspect of industrial lighting is lens protection. Dust in the workplace can be extremely explosive. It has caused many deadly accidents over the years. Lens protection keeps the bulb from breaking, and protects the bulb from dust in the workplace. Brain bins, sawmills, gypsum plants and certain metal operations are all examples of places where lens protection would be mandatory.
Let's not forget about another type of lighting that is used in the workplace and that is DC generated lighting. Moving vehicles in a workplace need these lights as they go about their work. DC industrial lighting keeps these vehicles visible.
In considering lights for your type of business there is an array of choices. We hope this overview has given you some information that you can use as you make your decisions.
