180W | IP65 Rated | 21600 Lumens | 120° Wide Dome | High Bay Light

Overview

The 180W High Bay Light (Model 1299) is a robust industrial-grade luminaire engineered for large-span, high-ceiling environments across India. Delivering 21,600 lumens from 180 units of high-efficiency 3030 1W LEDs, this fixture is purpose-built for warehouses, manufacturing sheds, cold storage units, workshops, and large commercial halls. Supporting an input voltage range of 90–265V, it is compatible with India’s variable grid supply, making it a dependable choice whether installed in a metro industrial estate or a rural factory. The 120° dome angle ensures wide, uniform light distribution across floor areas, eliminating dark patches and reducing the need for multiple fixtures.

LED Performance & Light Output

At the heart of this high bay light are 180 units of 3030 1W LEDs — a chip format known for its stable lumen output, long operational life, and consistent colour rendering. The fixture produces 21,600 lumens of bright white light, making it capable of illuminating large vertical heights typical of shed lighting, assembly lines, and warehouse racking systems. The 120° beam angle of the dome spreads light evenly across wide floor areas without hotspots or excessive glare. For buyers comparing 180W LED high bay lights for factories in India, this lumen figure translates to significant energy savings over conventional metal halide or HPSV equivalents that consume 400W or more for a similar output.

IP65 Rating – Dust & Water Protection Explained

This 180W high bay light carries an IP65 ingress protection rating, which certifies complete resistance to dust entry and protection against low-pressure water jets from any direction. In practical terms, this means the fixture can operate reliably in dusty factory environments, workshops with high particulate activity, or spaces where periodic hosing-down occurs. For Indian industrial settings — particularly food processing units, textile mills, automobile workshops, and cold chain facilities — IP65-rated lighting is a key compliance and safety requirement. The IP65 rating also makes this luminaire suitable for semi-outdoor applications such as covered parking lots, loading bays, and shed extensions in housing societies, logistics parks, and agricultural storage facilities.

Body Build & Thermal Management

The traditional-style body of the Model 1299 uses a structured housing with a dome reflector measuring 32×44.5 cm, designed to maximise light efficiency and minimise thermal buildup. The wide surface area of the dome assists passive heat dissipation, which is critical for a 180W fixture operating at high ambient temperatures common across India — particularly in states like Gujarat, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu. Effective heat management directly impacts the longevity of the LED chips, ensuring the fixture maintains consistent lumen output over its operational life.

Wide Voltage Compatibility – 90–265V Input

One of the key practical advantages of this high bay light is its wide input voltage range of 90–265V. India’s industrial and rural power infrastructure is often subject to voltage fluctuations, brownouts, and inconsistent supply. A fixture with this voltage tolerance can function correctly whether connected to a stable urban grid at 230V or an erratic rural supply dropping below 200V. This makes the Model 1299 particularly suitable for installations in tier-2 and tier-3 cities, agricultural warehouse complexes, rural cold storage units, and construction site sheds where a stabilised power supply cannot always be guaranteed.

Ideal Applications in India

The 180W high bay light is designed for spaces with ceiling heights between 6 and 12 metres. Ideal settings include: warehouses and logistics hubs in Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Pune, and Chennai corridors; manufacturing and assembly sheds including garment units, auto-component factories, and FMCG production lines; cold storage and food processing units where IP65 moisture resistance is required; covered parking lots and basement areas requiring uniform illumination; agricultural and rural storage facilities with variable power supply; commercial exhibition halls and gymnasiums needing high lumen output; and housing society common areas and loading docks requiring durable continuous operation.

Installation & Mounting

The Model 1299 is designed for straightforward suspension or surface mounting in industrial and commercial settings. The dome body includes a ceiling hook mount, making it compatible with standard industrial ceiling structures, trusses, and cable suspension systems widely used in Indian sheds and warehouses. No complex wiring or specialist fittings are required beyond a standard electrical connection within the 90–265V range. The compact 32×44.5 cm footprint allows multiple units to be spaced efficiently across large floor areas, enabling lighting planners to achieve recommended lux levels for assembly or storage tasks without over-specifying wattage.

Technical Specifications