Complete Warehouse Lighting Solutions: Every Fixture Your Facility Needs
Effective lighting warehouse operations requires more than just overhead fixtures. Votatec provides comprehensive warehouse lighting fixtures designed specifically for Canadian industrial environments, combining high-performance LED technology with the durability and certifications required for demanding warehouse conditions.
High Bay LED Warehouse Lights: Primary Overhead Illumination
For ceilings 15-40 feet high, high bay LED warehouse lights form the backbone of your lighting system. The best LED high bay lights for warehouses deliver 15,000-36,000 lumens while consuming just 100-240 watts, providing the energy-efficient lighting systems large warehouses demand.
UFO warehouse lights feature compact, round designs with 360-degree light distribution – ideal for open floor plans, cross-docking areas, and high-density storage zones. These warehouse led fixtures provide uniform coverage with minimal dark spots, while multiple wattage options let you match intensity to ceiling height and specific task requirements.
Linear warehouse lighting fixtures excel in aisle-based operations with racking systems. Available in 2-foot, 4-foot, and 8-foot lengths, these industrial warehouse lighting fixtures link together for continuous runs that eliminate shadows between racks. The directional output maximizes light where workers need it – on products and pathways – rather than wasting lumens on ceilings and walls.
Types of Warehouse Lighting: Specialized Fixtures for Every Application
Beyond high bay fixtures, complete warehouse lighting solutions include multiple fixture types optimized for specific zones:
Warehouse pendant lights provide focused task lighting for inspection stations, packing tables, and quality control areas. These warehouse lamps deliver concentrated illumination exactly where precision work occurs, supplementing general overhead lighting without flooding entire zones with unnecessary brightness.
Warehouse dock lights illuminate loading bays with vandal-resistant construction and motion activation. These rugged industrial warehouse lighting fixtures withstand constant forklift traffic, temperature fluctuations from open bay doors, and the demanding conditions of 24/7 shipping operations.
Outdoor Warehouse Lights: Perimeter Security and Safety
Warehouse lighting extends beyond your facility walls. Outdoor warehouse lights secure loading areas, parking lots, and perimeter zones while meeting code requirements for safe facility access.
Warehouse flood lights provide wide-area coverage for outdoor storage yards, delivery staging areas, and security monitoring zones. These durable LED fixtures withstand harsh Canadian weather from -40°C to +50°C while delivering 5,000-15,000 lumens of bright white light.
Wall pack lights illuminate building perimeters, employee entrances, and loading dock approaches. Dusk-to-dawn photocells automate operation of these commercial warehouse lighting fixtures, ensuring security lighting activates automatically while minimizing energy waste during daylight hours.
Emergency Lighting and Code Compliance
Canadian electrical code mandates emergency lighting in warehouses to ensure safe evacuation during power failures. Our LED warehouse lights with battery backup provide 90+ minutes of illumination, meeting CSA requirements while consuming 75% less energy than traditional emergency fixtures.
LED exit signs draw just 2-5 watts while lasting 10+ years without maintenance – available in red or green to meet provincial requirements. These integrate seamlessly with emergency systems and include self-testing capabilities to ensure continuous code compliance.
Why Industrial Warehouse Lighting Upgrades Deliver Maximum ROI
Energy-Efficient Lighting Systems for Large Warehouses
The average 100,000 square foot warehouse operating 16 hours daily spends $45,000-$65,000 annually on lighting. Upgrading to LED light warehouse systems typically reduces this expense to $12,000-$18,000 – a savings of $30,000-$47,000 per year. With installation costs ranging from $40,000-$80,000, most facilities achieve full payback in 18-30 months, then continue saving for the 10+ year lifespan of LED fixtures.
Warehouse lighting LED technology produces 130+ lumens per watt compared to 60-80 for metal halide, delivering brighter, more uniform illumination using less than half the energy. Motion sensors and daylight harvesting controls can further reduce consumption by 20-40% in low-traffic areas.
Enhanced Safety Through Better Lights for Warehouse Operations
Proper industrial warehouse lighting reduces picking errors and prevents accidents. Studies show quality lighting improves worker productivity by 8-15% through reduced eye strain, better color recognition, and improved depth perception – critical for forklift operators and order pickers working at heights.
The instant-on capability of LED warehouse lights eliminates the 5-15 minute warm-up time of HID lighting, ensuring full brightness the moment you need it. This proves especially valuable in cold storage facilities where traditional bulbs struggle to ignite in sub-zero temperatures.
Maintenance Cost Elimination
Traditional warehouse lights require bulb replacement every 6-18 months, demanding scissor lifts, trained personnel, and facility downtime. LED fixtures last 50,000-100,000 hours – potentially 10-15 years in typical warehouse operation – virtually eliminating maintenance labor. For facilities with 200+ fixtures, this saves $8,000-$15,000 annually in labor costs alone, not counting light bulb warehouse inventory and hazardous waste disposal fees.
Built for Canadian Industrial Warehouse Lighting Demands
Votatec warehouse lighting fixtures meet rigorous standards required for industrial facilities:
- CSA certification for Canadian electrical code compliance
- DLC Premium listing qualifying for provincial utility rebates (Ontario Save on Energy, BC Hydro, Hydro-Québec programs)
- -40°C to +50°C operating range for unheated warehouses and loading docks
- IP65 rated options for high-dust environments and cold storage facilities
- 5-year warranty covering fixtures, drivers, and labor – among the longest in the industry
- CSA certification for Canadian electrical code compliance
- DLC Premium listing qualifying for provincial utility rebates (Ontario Save on Energy, BC Hydro, Hydro-Québec programs)
- -40°C to +50°C operating range for unheated warehouses and loading docks
- IP65 rated options for high-dust environments and cold storage facilities
- 5-year warranty covering fixtures, drivers, and labor – among the longest in the industry
Our fixtures comply with OSHA illumination requirements (typically 10-30 foot-candles for warehouses, 30-50 for high-precision areas), helping facility managers maintain safe working conditions while optimizing energy efficiency.
Start Your Warehouse Lighting Upgrade Today
Get Your Custom Energy Savings Analysis: Our lighting specialists calculate exact energy savings, rebate eligibility, and ROI timelines specific to your facility. Contact us or call our warehouse lighting team at ( +1 ) 905 597 5955.