Industrial Lighting

Lighting Challenges Across Industrial Facilities 

Industrial lighting needs vary significantly by facility type and area. General manufacturing and warehouse spaces typically prioritize coverage, mounting height, and durability — addressed through fixtures like High Bay Lighting, Low Bay Lighting, and Linear Lighting. Facilities with flammable materials or combustible dust require hazardous-location classification such as Class I Division 1 or Class II Division 1, while outdoor and washdown areas call for ingress protection ratings like IP66 or NEMA 4X.

Because a single industrial facility often includes multiple zones with different requirements, matching the right fixture to each specific area — rather than defaulting to a single fixture type sitewide — is typically the more cost-effective and code-compliant approach.

Recommended Fixture Types 

• High Bay Lighting and Low Bay Lighting — for general manufacturing and warehouse floors, matched to ceiling height
• Linear Lighting — for aisles, process lines, and workstations
• Explosion Proof Lighting and Hazardous-Rated Lighting — for classified areas with flammable materials or combustible dust
• Heavy-Duty Harsh Rated Lighting — for washdown, corrosive, or high-vibration environments
• Retrofit Lighting Kits — for upgrading existing fixture housings to LED

Common Certifications 

• UL 1598 — baseline safety standard for standard industrial luminaires
• UL 844 — for fixtures installed in classified hazardous locations
• DLC — for facilities pursuing utility rebate programs

Choosing the Right Fixture for Your Facility 

Start by mapping your facility's different zones and their specific conditions — ceiling height, hazard classification, moisture exposure, and mounting requirements vary by area. A facility hazard assessment can determine classification needs where applicable, while general layout and mounting height guide fixture type selection for non-classified areas.