LED lighting: A bright future?
With most halogen bulbs due to be banned from 1st September 2018, LEDtec believes the future lies in LED lighting. Here, Patricia Ashford outlines some of the benefits
With most halogen bulbs due to be banned from 1st September 2018, LEDtec believes the future lies in LED lighting. Here, Patricia Ashford outlines some of the benefits
A new range of high bay PIR occupancy switches from Danlers can be used for energy saving lighting control in areas such as factories, storage aisles, sports halls and entrance halls.
Morris Site Machinery has introduced the SMC TL60 Trolley light, augmenting its SMC TL90 lighting tower range.
Advanced has updated the savings calculator on its Lux Intelligent website to demonstrate the savings customers can achieve by retrofitting its cloud-enabled emergency light testing system.
Sabic UK Petrochemicals operates two sites in the N.E. of England – at Wilton and North Tees – and produces chemical products such as petrochemicals and polymers. The company is currently replacing its light fittings with TNAML units.
LED Eco Lights has introduced low-energy, low-maintenance alternatives to traditional lighting for exterior applications such as warehouses, loading bays, car parks and buildings.
Suitable for energy saving lighting control in, for example, factories, storage aisles and entrance halls, Danlers’ High Bay PIR occupancy switches detect a person moving within the detection area and control the lights accordingly. Each product includes an adjustable time lag function plus adjustable photocell.
For factory managers, LEDs are often the hot ticket item when it comes to lighting retrofits. However, Bob Hall, managing director, Greenlite Group, believes that the underplayed benefits of occupancy and daylight sensors merit equal billing
Middlesex Aerospace has made between 50 and 80% energy savings following the replacement of old fluorescent lighting with energy efficient, low maintenance LED tube lighting. The company adopted Goodlight LED lighting to meet its commitment towards ISO14001 and expects payback within 18 months.
Bad lighting in the workplace is associated with a range of health issues from eye strain and posture to lethargy and attention problems. However in environments such as factories, warehouses and distribution centres, a dark or dimly lit facility can lead to injuries and even fatalities, warns Martin Needham, MD of Ecolighting.
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