20 May LED High Bays – The Complete Guide

Intended for big commercial spaces with ceiling heights of 20’ to 45’, High Bays are ideal for lighting warehouses, factories, convention centers, and gymnasiums. These powerful commercial lighting fixtures are able to provide uniform illumination in spaces that are large both horizontally and vertically, ensuring safety and visibility with minimal glare. A good High Bay will be designed with a harsher environment in mind and can withstand both extreme temperatures and air contaminants that would otherwise adversely affect its performance.

To ensure uniform light coverage for a High Bay lighting project, it is important to carefully plan out the positioning of the fixtures with a lighting layout. If you are not able to create one, we’ve got you covered. Our engineers can recommend the most suitable product and develop a custom lighting plan specifically for your project. Contact us at 630-793-9449 or at info@gkoled.com for more information.

Advantages Of LED High Bays

 
Due to the unique challenges of lighting large commercial spaces, LED High Bays are often a much better solution than older lighting technologies. Because of their energy efficiency, LED High Bays have a significantly lower operating cost, and the savings really add up when factoring in the large number of fixtures typically required by High Bay lighting projects. Additionally, for High Bays using older lighting technologies, the mounting height can make maintenance and replacement complicated. However, the reliability and long life of LED High Bays minimizes the amount of upkeep necessary, further reducing the operating cost of lighting the space.

Of course, to ensure that you reap the full benefits of LED for your High Bay project, you need to make sure to select quality LED High Bay fixtures. (Read more about choosing quality LED fixtures in our 4-part LED Quality blog series – Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4.) The market is saturated with LED High Bays at various levels of quality, which can make choosing the right fixture for your project quite a challenge. GKOLED offers several lines of UL Listed, DLC Premium and DLC Standard LED High Bays that meet the highest industry standards for quality. All GKOLED LED High Bays include integrated 6KV surge protection and 1-10V dimmable controls but are designed for different types of projects.

Series GKOMLH Linear High Bay

 
One-to-one replacements for T5 or T8 fluorescent fixtures, our series GKOMLH Linear High Bays are available in sizes of 1’x2’, 2’x2’, and 2’x4’. Larger in size than most Circular (UFO) High Bays, these fixtures are able to distribute light over a larger area. Available accessory options include a Multi-Level Motion Sensor and Emergency Battery Backup. All series GKOMLH Linear High Bays include a steel aircraft mounting cable.
 

Series GKOHB02 Circular High Bay

 
With its stylish design and attractive white housing, the series GKOHB02 Circular High Bay is ideal for newer spaces requiring a fixture with a modern appearance. An optional integrated center mounted Multi-Level Motion Sensor is available for this product.
 

Series GKOHB04 Circular High Bay

 
Our series GKOHB04 Circular High Bay features a traditional industrial design in a durable dark bronze housing, and it the perfect fixture for a project that requires a customized lighting solution. Available accessory options include an integrated center mounted Multi-Level Motion Sensor, an external Emergency Battery Backup, and an Aluminum Reflector.
 

Series GKOHB05 Circular High Bay

 
Just over 2’ wide, the series GKOHB05 is our largest Circular High Bay, with a high lumen output and an incredible efficacy of up to 165 LM/W. Perfect for illuminating the largest industrial spaces, GKOHB05 features an optional Wattage Adjustment Dial that lowers the fixture’s wattage and increases the temperature range it can safely operate in. An optional integrated center mounted Multi-Level Motion Sensor is available for this product.
 

Series GKOHB06 Circular High Bay

 
The newest addition to our line of LED High Bays, the series GKOHB06 Circular High Bay combines premium quality with cost-effective pricing. This fixture features a modern design with a stylish black housing that is perfect for newer commercial spaces. Available accessory options include an integrated center mounted Multi-Level Motion Sensor and an external Emergency Battery Backup.
 

Still not sure which high bay is right for your project? Our Chicago-based sales team would be happy to make a recommendation! Contact us at 630-793-9449 or at info@gkoled.com for a no-obligation, volume-based quote.