by Shane Henson — October 2, 2013—3M, global pioneer in light and heat management solutions, has launched one of the first light-emitting diode (LED) A19 lamps approved for enclosed fixtures in commercial applications.
Lighting professionals and facilities managers now have energy-saving light options thanks to the new LED Advanced Light for commercial applications from 3M, the company says. The combination of excellent heat management, energy efficiency, and longevity makes the new light ideal for difficult-to-reach fixtures, enclosed luminaires, and many other commercial applications.
The new light recreates the bright, even glow of an incandescent bulb, but uses up to 80 percent less energy and can last up to 25 years, with a potential savings of up to $140 of electricity over a single bulb’s lifetime, 3M adds. In addition, the new A19 LED lamp from 3M is independently tested and approved for use in a totally enclosed luminaire.
3M LED Advanced Light for commercial applications builds on the proprietary “light guide” technology used in the residential 3M LED light first introduced last year, which netted 3M the Gold 2013 Edison Award in Energy/Lighting for the residential bulb, the company says. Light Management is one of 3M’s 40-plus core technologies built on researchers’ expertise in optical science.
The 3M LED Advanced Light for commercial applications also includes advanced heat management, making it ideal for enclosed fixtures such as ceiling mount fixtures and sconces. The new LED lamps are available in soft white (3000 K) or cool white (4000 K), and join a family of LED products from 3M that include spotlights, flood lights and accent lights.
For more information on the new commercial LEDs, call 512/984-6436.
