Fixture Type
Linear Lighting
Continuous, even illumination engineered for aisles and industrial process lines.
What to Look For in Linear Lighting
Linear fixtures are defined by their elongated form factor, designed to deliver even light distribution along a length of space rather than radiating from a single point. Key factors include fixture length and mounting configuration (surface-mounted, suspended, or row-mounted in continuous runs), lumen output per foot of fixture, and — for industrial or hazardous applications — the appropriate ingress protection and classification rating for the environment.
Linear Lighting vs. High Bay Lighting
While both are used in industrial facilities, they solve different layout problems:
- Linear lighting excels at illuminating a defined path or line — an aisle, a process line, a workstation row — with even, continuous light along that length.
- High Bay Lighting is better suited to illuminating open floor areas from a fixed point at height, without the linear form factor.
Facilities often combine both: high bay fixtures for general open-floor coverage, linear fixtures for aisles, racking, or task-specific zones needing more targeted uniformity.
Where Linear Lighting Is Used
- Production and assembly lines — consistent illumination along the full length of a process line
- Warehouse aisles and racking — even coverage in narrow, elongated spaces
- Processing and inspection areas — uniform light supporting quality control and visual inspection tasks
- Hazardous-location facilities — classification-rated linear fixtures for processing environments
Choosing the Right Fixture
Start with the length and layout of the space you're illuminating. Continuous runs of multiple fixtures can extend coverage along long aisles or lines; single fixtures work well for shorter, defined spaces. Confirm mounting configuration (surface vs. suspended) fits your ceiling or structure, and verify classification rating if the installation is in a hazardous area.