LED High Bay Lights

What Is a Reflector, and Do I Need One for My Facility?

You can install UFO high bays with reflectors. A reflector creates a more uniform light output and reduces the risk of glare and eye strain. Our regular LED high bays still focus lights downward more effectively than traditional metal halide fixtures. But, adding reflectors is beneficial if you need focused light on specific areas or want a more diffused light output.  

Should I Use a Linear High Bay or a UFO High Bay?

The two types of high bays are UFO and Linear. UFO high bay lights have a round shape and a focused beam angle. You can use UFO style high bays in warehouses, gyms, or other large, open spaces. Linear high bays are rectangular fixtures, efficient in larger areas or where a rectangular distribution is required. These fixtures are ideal for illuminating aisles or other narrow spaces, such as in grocery stores or down production lines.

We also carry retrofit high bays, allowing you to simply swap out a bulb or tube rather than the whole fixture. These lights provide simplified installation, are cost-effective, and come with various base types, making it easy to find one for your application. Our high bay retrofits are more suited for metal halide UFO high bay light replacement. When using these lights to replace your existing metal halides or fluorescents, shop based on the bulbs ‘comparable wattage.’ LEDs have a greater energy efficiency, meaning they will emit the same light output as the traditional bulbs, but at a much lower wattage. Shopping by ‘comparable wattage’ ensures your new LEDs will emit the same amount of light as your current lighting.

Our high bays are typically available in Correlated Color Temperatures (CCTs) ranging from 3000K (warm white) to 5000K (cool white). Selectable CCT is available for certain products and lets you switch between various CCT options before installation. If you’re installing the lights in areas where productivity and enhanced work performance are important, such as in a warehouse, a cool white is generally ideal. On the other hand, a warmer white CCT in retail settings can increase comfort and relaxation as customers walk through a store.

We have both polycarbonate and glass lens options in our high bay product line. Both options have unique benefits, and determining which will be the best for you will depend on the specifications of your application.

Polycarbonate is a lightweight, durable, and heat-resistant thermoplastic polymer. Polycarbonate is ten times more impact-resistant than standard plastic and over 200 times more than glass. In the unlikely event that a polycarbonate lens breaks, it is shatterproof, breaking into large, dull-edged pieces for safe disposal. Glass lenses have high scratch and UV resistance, not yellowing over time, for continued clarity. Glass is highly chemically resistant and ideal for use in high-temperature corrosive environments. 

Are LED High Bays Waterproof? 

Certain LED high bays are waterproof. All of our high bays will have an IP rating listed. We carry many IP65 waterproof-rated high bays, as well as a selection of NSF-Compliant LED Lights with an IP69K rating, which can withstand high-pressure washdowns and sprays. Install these products in industrial kitchens, freezer storage, food processing plants, and other wet locations. 

Why Should I Use LED High Bays? 

There are various reasons to choose one of our UFO or linear high bay LED lights. We’ve listed some of the best benefits below. 

• Sensor-Ready: We have LED high bays that are ‘sensor-ready,’ meaning they can be installed with motion sensors. Motion sensors are an excellent way to quickly increase energy efficiency while reducing operating costs and extending product life. You can also install Networked Lighting Controls (NLC). These sensors allow for smart app control and can control multiple fixtures simultaneously. See the product page's ‘Accessories & Power Supplies’ section for compatible motion sensors.

• High Ambient Temperature Operations: Most of our LED high bays are constructed with heat sinks for effective heat dissipation and have an ambient operating temperature of -22 to +122°F. Our high-temperature high bays can operate in temperatures as high as 149°F (65°C). Check the fixture specifications for the ambient operating temperature range to verify it meets your requirements. 

• Certifications: Many of our high bays feature UL and ETL listings, indicating they’ve been tested under rigorous safety standards and are safe to install. We also have products that are DLC Listed, meaning they have a higher level of energy efficiency and great light quality. DLC Premium products have met even stricter efficiency and light quality requirements.  Certain local utility companies will provide commercial rebates if using DLC Listed or DLC Premium Listed products. For more details on eligible rebates, please contact your local utility.

• In-House Test Lab: We test all high bays in an in-house test lab to ensure we are only offering high-quality, reliable products. Additionally, our high bays come with competitive warranties, with most ranging from 3 to 5 years. 

• Long-Lasting: High bay LED lights last much longer than the metal halide high bays. Most of our high bays will last around 50,000 hours, but high bays that last up to 100,000 hours are available.