by Shane Henson — February 5, 2014—MaxLite recently announced the addition of its BayMAX LED Linear High Bay fixtures to its list of energy-efficient products.
The 110-, 160- and 250-watt light-emitting diode (LED) fixtures are designed to replace T8 and T5 fluorescent fixtures and up to 450-watt pulse-start metal halide high bay fixtures. According to Maxlite, swapping out such fixtures with new high bays will improve lighting quality within spaces while reducing building energy and maintenance costs. The fixtures can be purchased with rebates of up to $315 available through select utility rebate programs nationwide, the company adds.
The BayMAX LED fixtures are best suited to deliver uniform-wide general light distribution in facilities that have high-mounting ceiling heights of 15 to 40 feet, such as manufacturing and warehousing facilities, big box retailers, indoor recreational and sports complexes, and houses of worship. The high bays are assembled in MaxLite’s New Jersey facility, and are added to the company’s lineup of United States-assembled lighting fixtures that comply with the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the company says.
The LED linear high bays are also designed with a low-profile rectangular housing that feature engineered LED strips populated with LM-80-tested LEDs. The 250-watt model replaces up to a 450-watt pulse start metal halide high bay fixture with deliverable lumens up to about 22,000. The 160-watt LED model is equivalent up to a 400-watt fixture with more than 16,000-plus deliverable lumens, while the 110-watt model with 11,000-plus lumens retrofits up to a 250-watt metal halide high bay fixture.
If just one 250-watt metal halide were replaced with a 110-watt model, the user would see an energy and maintenance savings of $1,457 throughout the fixture life, based on a kilowatt hour energy rate of 15, says Maxlite.
High-efficacy LED boards with dual copper cladding feature cool-operating thermal and lumen balanced light engines that outperform harder-driven, hotter LEDs, maximizing energy savings, lumen output, fixture life and quality of light. Solidly constructed of 22-gauge, cold-roll steel housing for superior thermal management and durability, the linear high bay fixtures operate on universal 120- to 277-volt electrical systems. A specular reflector controls light distribution and maximizes output. A topside access door provides convenient driver serviceability.
Bi-level controls, occupancy sensor, wire guards and lensed doors are among the various options for these high bays. Accessories include 10-foot SO cords and plugs for 120- or 277-volt systems and cable hanging kits.
