Thursday, August 16, 2007

The basic purpose of industrial lighting fixtures is to provide safety and accessibility for all employees and customers!

Outdoor industrial lighting fixtures and bulbs from Easy Rack can play a vital role in reducing overhead costs by lowering insurance premiums with security lights, and saving power consumption or energy by using HID or fluorescent light fixtures. Good quality industrial warehouse lighting also is helpful for warehouse workers to navigate through the warehouse safely and to minimize mistakes for not being able to read SKU or part numbers.

The main benefit of industrial lighting equipment is to provide uniform light levels in a specified work area without adversely affecting worker performance in any way. Industrial lighting differs according to the area they cover and glare from the lighting fixtures is a major concern for workers as this could lead to accidents or injury. If the area is small, low bay metal halide fixtures can be positioned above work stations. Industrial lighting fixtures are available with different type light bulbs, wattage, sizes and finishes that can match any kind of industrial lighting condition. For example, high bay commercial fixtures are designed for larger facilities and offer higher wattage's to maintain critical light levels.

There are many Industrial lighting options open to commercial lighting buyers, it is simple to select lighting fixtures, which suit the budget, location, and desired level of expediency. Industrial lighting fixtures can be smooth modern lights, halogen or compact fluorescent, incandescent light bulbs, spotlights, or luminaries offering infinite choice to industrial businesses. Even with commercial warehouse lighting applications, it is often important for workers and customers to inspect the products that enter and leave the warehouse. If color rendering is an important consideration, for example, then metal halide would be an excellent choice due to its ability to render colors as they would appear in daylight. If, on the other hand, you are exploring a commercial outdoor lighting application where sheer efficiency is most important, you might consider a high pressure sodium bulb. While the light tends to be orange gold in color, high pressure sodium bulbs tend to be more efficient and therefore longer lasting than metal halide. High pressure sodium lighting fixtures produce more lumen's per watt than metal halide sources.

Easy Rack offer high bay and low bay industrial lighting fixtures, which are intended to provide quality lighting for different sized offices, industrial warehouse storage or other commercial buildings. High bay fixtures by design emit a more concentrated light with minimal dispersion and are well-matched for taller ceilings. Low bay equipment is much better suited to low ceilings and smaller spaces.

Outdoor industrial lighting fixtures and bulbs are influenced by extreme temperatures. These extreme temperatures can be weather related or environmentally related. Be sure your industrial lighting fixture has zero degree ballast that will perform in extremely low temperatures and that the finish on the fixture will not tarnish and is rust resistant. It is desirable to purchase higher quality industrial lighting fixtures as lower quality fixtures can have bubbles or scratches.

The placement of outdoor lighting fixtures is an equally important factor that should be well planned. Wrongly positioned lighting fixtures can create hot spots. The basic purpose of industrial lighting fixtures is to provide safety and accessibility for all employees and customers as well. Designs and size of lighting fixtures should balance with the purpose both is size and light output. Certain outdoor lights are reasonably effective in safeguarding property, for example, motion-detecting lights can be coupled to security and alarm devices. Whatever type of industrial lighting is used, there is no need to over indulge, as over-lighted places are health hazards and an unneeded waste of funds.

Easy Rack’s commercial and industrial lighting specialists can answer all questions you have about which bulbs and commercial lighting fixtures work best with your specific operations. Call one of our specialists today at 713-553-1122 to find the best information and most affordable industrial lighting fixtures for your building’s security and safe operation throughout all hours of the night.

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Thursday, July 26, 2007

Have you ever pulled into a parking lot, stopped, and drove off because it was dark and just didn't look safe?

Have you ever pulled into a poorly lighted parking lot, stopped, and drove off because it was dark and just didn't look safe? A potential customer’s experience begins and ends in the parking lot. If the parking lot is not properly lighted and secure, especially at nighttime, customers will not stop, park or shop. That’s why most businesses that have nighttime hours make certain that nothing prevents possible shoppers from entering their stores. Parking lot lights solve this problem by bringing security and peace of mind through visibility. Quality commercial lighting products are an absolute necessity for illuminating sidewalks, parking lots, streets, parks and many other applications that could benefit from outdoor lighting and light poles.

Our UL Approved Easy Rack series of commercial warehouse lights are constructed of formed aluminum that brings a contemporary look and feel to your business or commercial warehouse. All lighting fixture seams are welded and silicone sealed for a weather tight seal allowing these outdoor light fixtures to stand up to the worst weather. Conveniently outfitted with a hinged door for easy access, these light fixtures for parking lots are flexible enough to be mounted on walls as well as parking lot poles. Add this to the variety of optics and accessories available and the Easy Rack series of exterior lights is the best place to start when looking for parking lot lighting and security light fixtures.
In addition to traditional parking lot lighting fixtures, exterior commercial wall pack lighting fixtures are a great solution for loading docks, customer pick up areas and outside trash area. These easy to install HID fixtures come in wattage's ranging from 35 high preassure sodium up to 400 metal halide watt models. Confused about which wattage or light source to pick? Don't sweat it! Easy Rack lighting specialists are ready to assist you with fixture selections and lighting layouts to maximize your investment. Whether you are looking for a warehouse High-Bay lighting fixture or a loading dock light, we are the guys to call!

Easy Rack supplies commercial and industrial companies of all sizes while keeping the end-user in mind as well. A great many of our equipment material handling products such as pallet jacks, industrial ladders, storage racks and shelving offer equal value both for the home and the office. Easy Rack keeps an open mind and willingness to participate in the world’s new global economy while making certain to equip domestic companies and individuals with the best tools available to maintain a strong position on the economic playing field. Our staff will devote its time and energy to helping purchasing managers make the most effective key purchases required to increase productivity, maintain a competitive edge, and ensure the smoothest and safest operation for their employees.

If we can help, just let us know. Operators are standing by at 713-553-1122 during normal business hours to assist you!

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Tuesday, May 29, 2007

Commercial warehouse lighting improves productivity and profits!

I manage a large commercial warehouse facility where we manufacture and refurbish pipe and equipment for the petrochemical industry in Texas City. The guys in the shop have asked me to upgrade the lighting as it is very difficult for them to see to do their work on cloudy days and when we work double shifts. The existing lighting consists of high output 8 foot fluorescent strips over the storage racks and a few high bay fixtures over some of the machines. Can you help me brighten this place up?

We would be more than happy to help you update your commercial warehouse and design a new lighting system that will not only improve productivity, save energy, but improve your bottom line. Studies show that good quality task or work lighting is the one of most important factors to promote productivity and safety in the workplace. Whether you are reading the paper or working a DNC machine, good lighting makes the task easier and puts less stain on your eyes.

To properly assist you, we need a few minutes of your time on the phone so that our lighting specialist can learn more about your specific warehouse conditions, dimensions and electrical provisions. From there, our lighting specialist can then formulate a lighting layout, review the photo metrics and provide you an detailed and itemized commercial lighting quote. If you have any CAD drawings that you could email or perhaps digital images of the warehouse, those would be helpful as well.
We look forward to receiving your information and helping you with your commercial lighting project. We can be reached at 713-533-1122 during normal working hours. Thank you for contacting www.easyrack.org for your lighting needs!

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