What Is Bay Lighting?

Bay lighting is designed to illuminate large areas with high ceilings, such as warehouses, retail spaces, and gymnasiums. There are two main types:

• High bay lights – Suitable for ceilings 20-45 feet high.

• Low bay lights – Designed for ceilings 12-20 feet high.

Why Choose LEDs for Explosion Proof High/Low Bay Lighting?

SAFER-Ex Explosion Proof High/Low Bay Lighting is essential for industrial environments such as warehouses, factories, and mining sites where safety and efficiency are paramount. For years, industries have relied on high bay lights in areas with ceilings ranging from 20 to 45 feet to provide sufficient illumination. Explosion Proof High/Low Bay Lighting vastly improves upon conventional lighting options—including metal halide, high-pressure sodium, and fluorescent bulbs—in many ways.

Lower Operation & Maintenance Costs

Explosion Proof High/Low Bay Lighting equipped with LEDs boasts a lifespan exceeding 50,000 hours, making it four to forty times longer-lasting than traditional lighting solutions. This extended lifespan reduces expenses on replacement bulbs and minimizes the time and money spent on replacing fixtures. Replacing mining light fixtures and high bay lighting often necessitates special equipment like scaffolding and hydraulic lifts, making LEDs a cost-effective solution.

Outstanding Lighting Performance

Explosion Proof High/Low Bay Lighting offers exceptional lighting quality, surpassing conventional light sources in color rendering index (CRI), correlated color temperatures (CCT), and overall light efficiency. LEDs provide instant illumination compared to traditional lights that require up to thirty minutes to achieve full brightness, ensuring operational efficiency in mining light applications.

Unparalleled Energy Efficiency

The energy efficiency of Explosion Proof High/Low Bay Lighting is a major factor driving adoption. LEDs lose only 5% of energy to heat, requiring less electricity to produce the same or superior lumens per square foot. Conventional lighting emits light omnidirectionally, wasting light on non-essential areas. In contrast, Explosion Proof High/Low Bay Lighting directs light efficiently to the target area, reducing wastage and maximizing energy savings.

Differences Between High Bay and Low Bay Lights

Height of Installation

High bay lights illuminate ceilings over 20 feet, while low bay lights are used for ceilings below 20 feet. This distinction makes Explosion Proof High/Low Bay Lighting adaptable to various industrial applications, including mining light installations.

Application

High bay lights are utilized in industrial and commercial spaces, such as:

• Warehouses

• Factories

• Storage Facilities

• Municipal Buildings

• Mining light operations Low bay lights are commonly used in spaces like retail stores, gas stations, and smaller public buildings.

Beam Angle

High bay lighting uses beam angles of 60°, 90°, and 120° to ensure focused and efficient illumination. Low bay lights typically employ a 120° beam angle, spreading light evenly across lower spaces.

Mounting Options

Explosion Proof High/Low Bay Lighting can be suspended by chains, hooks, or pendants, or mounted directly to ceilings. These versatile mounting options make them ideal for vertical and floor lighting in warehouses and mining light applications.

Explosion Proof High/Low Bay Lighting is an indispensable solution for industrial environments requiring durable, energy-efficient, and high-performing lighting. From warehouses to mining light operations, these fixtures provide unparalleled performance, safety, and cost savings. Contact SAFER-Ex to enhance operational efficiency while ensuring compliance with industry standards.