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Energy Efficient LED Lighting for Food Processing Facilities and Assembly Lines with Low Bay Ceilings

Oct 7th 2016

Sufficient lighting is extremely important in food production facilities because employees work with and near food and beverage products. Employees need a proper distribution of quality light to accurately inspect and color grade food products. Facilities that produce food and beverage products must maintain pristine environments at all times. Everything in the facility is required to meet specific regulations set by the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (FDA).

Typical food production environments involve grease, dust, steam, smoke, oil, etc. Light fixtures can easily collect dust and other substances, which could then affect the sanitation and safety of the facility; therefore light fixtures in food production facilities must meet specific regulations set by the FDA.

Wet Location Lighting is Required for Food Production Facilities

The type of lighting used throughout a food production facility varies, but wet location lighting is often required in areas where food and beverage products are handled. To prevent the growth of bacteria, certain areas have to be cleaned or hosed down regularly. This process includes hosing down the ceilings and any light fixtures present. Therefore, light fixtures must be able to withstand moisture.

LED Vapor Tight Wet Location Fixtures

Superior Lighting, an authorized distributor of high quality light bulbs and light fixtures, supplies LED Vapor Tight Wet Location Light Fixtures, which are manufactured with food production facilities in mind. These lights are completely water-proof so they can operate in damp and wet locations. They are available in 30 and 50 watts. For food production facilities with low bay ceilings—10 to 25 feet high—Superior Lighting recommends customers purchase 30 watt bulbs. 30 watt LEDs for this light fixture can replace 2 lamp T8 fluorescents.

Lighting Suitable for Assembly Line Locations

Similar to food production facilities, locations with assembly lines are generally highly illuminated because employees need to see what they’re doing. Assembly lines can be extremely technical—just think of cars—and the environment in which they operate must be safe and easy to navigate.

Superior Lighting offers customers LED Low Bay Lights, which are suitable for assembly line locations with ceilings 25-feet and lower. These lights feature Vega-95 aluminum under every LED panel, which allows the fixtures to provide 95% reflection. LED Low Bay lights can replace traditional metal halide and linear fluorescent low bay systems, such as 8 lamp T5 fluorescent light fixtures.

LED Lighting Cuts Energy Costs

LED Vapor Tight Wet Location Fixtures and LED Low Bay Lights supplied by Superior Lighting are beneficial to food production facilities and assembly line locations beyond safety reasons. Both LED lighting options can replace traditional light fixtures and cut energy costs significantly.

In food production facilities and assembly line locations where many lights are frequently used, conserving energy is always helpful. LED lights use 70% less energy than traditional lighting and can last up to 50,000 hours. Traditional lighting options are generally required to be replaced every 2 years. LED lights can operate for 15 years without having to be replaced. By installing LED lights, companies can cut energy costs and maintenance costs.

In addition to using less energy, LED lights are better for the environment because they do not contain mercury, which is especially beneficial for environments containing food and beverages.

Shop Low Bay Lights with Superior Lighting Today

To view all of the low bay lighting options Superior Lighting offers, visit our company website today. Reach out to Superior Lighting with any questions or comments by calling 1-800-545-7778 or fill out our online contact form.

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