Want to make your warehouse or industrial facility more productive, energy-efficient and safe? By switching to LED warehouse lighting, you can reap incredible benefits, while also saving costs.
Why Does Warehouse Lighting Matter?
The correct lighting conditions are essential to a warehouse work environment, especially for those which operate 24 hours a day and have employees who work on shifts. This is because the right lighting options will create:
- Higher productivity rates
- A more comfortable work environment
- Lower risk for accidents and injuries
- Lower energy costs
Boost Workplace Safety With Good Lighting
At Fluorescent Man Lighting, we offer high quality and affordable commercial lighting products to help you create a safer, more comfortable and highly productive workplace. Whether you are looking for emergency signage installation or LED lighting technology to improve warehouse operations, our team has the expertise and knowledge to help.
What's The Best Kind Of Industrial Lighting?
Calgary business owners and warehouse managers in today's economic climate are often wary of taking on any additional costs, such as an LED retrofit or installation. After all, metal halide, high pressure sodium, and fluorescent lighting have been affordable, reliable standbys for decades.
However, with the advancement of LED technology, this lighting option is now more energy efficient and cost-effective, bringing several advantages over more traditional warehouse lighting options and can even save you money in the long run.
The Pros And Cons Of Industrial And Warehouse Lighting Options
1. Metal Halide (MH)
Pros:______________
- Good colour rendering
- Good illumination levels
Cons:______________
- 15-30 minute warm-up time
- Heat wastage
- Expensive maintenance requirements
2. High Pressure Sodium (HPS)
Pros:______________
- Energy-efficient and luminous
- Long lifespan
Cons:______________
- Poor colour rendering
- Light cast is tinged with yellow
- Long warm-up period
3. Fluorescent Lighting
Pros:______________
- Affordable up-front cost
- High efficiency
Cons:______________
- Contains mercury
- Requires special disposal procedures
- Decreased lifetime when frequently switched on and off
4. LED Lighting
Pros:______________
- Energy efficient and cost-effective
- Durable and long-lasting
- Does not contain toxic chemicals or gasses
Cons:______________
- Slightly higher up-front cost
- May require a retrofit before they can be installed
Key Points To Keep In Mind When Choosing LED Lighting Products
1.Consider the size of the illumination
When deciding which types of LED lights are right for your warehouse, you MUST consider the area of illumination that each fixture will cover. This is important in determining the number of fixtures you will need for your site. Depending on the needs of your warehouse and employees, you may also want to consider:
- Dimmable light fixtures to allow employees to adjust their workspace lighting to optimal levels, depending on the time of day
- Specialized fixtures e.g. waterproof, dust-proof, or lighting fixtures that are resistant to certain types of chemicals
2. Look at all your colour options
The quality of your warehouse lighting and the way that it reproduces colours are aspects that can be easy to overlook. Yet, in warehouses where staff are picking stock and reading labels, clarity of light and natural-looking colours are extremely important. The warmth or coldness of your lighting can also affect staff morale and productivity.
TIP: Look carefully at an LED product's colour temperature level, which is measured in Kelvin (K). The most popular level is 3500-4000 K which creates a comfortable, warm-white appearance. LEDs with higher and colder temperature levels can still be appropriate, but only in spaces that don't see a lot of staff activity.
3. Consider Smart Controls
Smart lighting has great potential to significantly lower your energy costs and give you more control, making it perfect for use with warehouse LED lighting. Some of the incredible benefits of this technology include:
- Better security
- Substantially lower warehouse lighting costs
- Helps you optimize warehouse operations
- Allows you to remotely control your warehouse lighting from any location
Want to know more about smart controls and LED warehouse lighting?
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