LED highbay lights are designed for UAE warehouses, factories, sports halls, logistics centres, and any large space with mounting heights of 5 m and above, where conventional low-bay or surface fittings cannot deliver adequate illumination at floor level. Modern LED highbays replace high-wattage metal halide, sodium, and fluorescent highbay fittings at 50–70% lower energy consumption, with instant start-up (no warm-up time), 50,000+ hour rated life, and maintained lumen output throughout their service life. Our range covers 100 W, 150 W, and 200 W UFO (round) and linear LED highbays from Osram, Philips, and Ledvance, with IP65 ratings for dusty warehouse environments. Same-day dispatch from our UAE warehouse with project quantities available on request.

Frequently Asked Questions about LED Highbay Lights

How do I calculate how many highbays I need for my warehouse? The number of highbays required depends on the required average maintained illuminance (measured in lux), the mounting height, the beam angle of the fitting, the room dimensions, and the room surface reflectances. For a general warehouse, 200 lux average is typically specified; for order picking or quality control areas, 300–500 lux may be required. Use the manufacturer's photometric data (lux plot / IES file) in a lighting calculation software such as DIALux or Relux to verify coverage before purchasing. As a very rough starting estimate, a 100 W LED highbay at 8 m mounting height illuminates approximately 20–30 m² to 200 lux.

What beam angle should I choose for my ceiling height? For ceiling heights of 5–8 m, a wide beam angle (90–120°) maximises floor coverage and minimises the number of fittings required. For ceiling heights above 10 m, a narrower beam (60–90°) concentrates light downward where it is needed and reduces spill to the upper walls. UFO (round) highbays typically offer symmetrical beam distributions, while linear highbays provide asymmetrical distributions that can be optimised for aisle lighting in racking environments.

Do LED highbays work with existing metal halide control gear? No — LED highbays have their own integrated LED driver and must be connected directly to the mains supply. They cannot be retrofitted into a fitting that still contains the original metal halide ballast and ignitor. When replacing highbays, the old control gear should be removed and the LED unit either installed in the existing fitting shell (if a retrofit kit is used) or a complete new LED fitting should be mounted in its place.