Warehouses and indoor storage facilities are operated by a wide range of organisations and institutions for an equally wide range of purposes. However, the challenges of the lighting installation share common elements.
Typically, these spaces are characterised by high ceilings, large open spaces and an arrangement of tall racking aisles with a need to be able to identify items quickly.
The primary challenge for warehouse lighting is the ability to provide adequate illumination for both horizontal and vertical surfaces where tasks are performed. Most, if not all, warehouse facilities use vertical stacking where identification of bin locations and items involve looking upward through the vertical plane toward the source of light. Therefore, the minimisation of glare and uniform distribution of light are also critical elements.
Key considerations for effective warehouse/storage illumination:
1. Horizontal & vertical light levels – both require sufficient lighting and are equally important.
2. Control of glare – searching for items on the vertical plane is subject to direct glare and the reflection of light on shiny materials can impair clear vision when performing tasks.
3. Uniformity of distribution – differing light levels and shadows make the job of retrieving items difficult.
4. Colour rendition - particularly important where colour identification is necessary.
5. Daylight integration – can help with uniformity and reduce energy consumption.
6. Reliability – warehouse lighting can be subjected to hard working conditions and in industrial locations often subject to long working hours with little downtime.
7. Temperature rating – warehouse ceilings get hot, this can adversely affect the performance of electrical products if they are not correctly designed & tested for these conditions.
8. Maintenance – ease of maintenance is essential to ensure productivity is not compromised.
9. Dirt depreciation – luminaire performance may be significantly depreciated due to dirt build up on and around the luminaire trapping heat.
10. Emergency lighting – all warehouses need emergency lighting to meet safety & building codes.
Proven Warehouse Solutions
EYE Lighting supplies a proven range of solutions for effective and efficient warehouse and storage lighting that address the considerations mentioned above. Here is a sample schedule of luminaires available:
Solutions for up to 10m mounting heights
Lama Quick – features a range of light distribution options and is IP65 rated.
Prismcast/Prismcast 66 – suspended or recessed mounting options also available with an IP66 rating.
SAW 412 – high bay with ALGLAS® reflector finish and open top featuring thermal flow cleaning which reduces the effects of dirt depreciation.
Squat HID – low bay providing uniform horizontal and vertical illumination with adjustable optics.
A-Line LED or Fluorescent – industrial grade linear luminaire that is durable & low maintenance.
Solutions for 10m – 20m mounting heights
SAW 711 - high bay with ALGLAS® reflector finish and open top featuring thermal flow cleaning which reduces the effects of dirt depreciation.
Other Area/Tasks
Docklite – specialist flexible luminaire for effective task lighting at loading docks
Emergency & Exit – full range of emergency and exit luminaires available.
Energy & Maintenance Saving Upgrade Solution
EYE Twin Cera Arc – with 50,000 hour operating life and up to 112lm/W, save up to tens of thousands of dollars in new fixture upgrade costs and it is on par with LED in terms of life and efficacy.
For full product details, view EYE Lighting’s catalogues today.
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