Tools & Products

Traditional light bulbs have always been good for achieving a good rating on the colour rendering index (RA), but are now making way for a new generation of energy-efficient light sources. Why? Because only 3% of the energy they consume becomes light – the rest becomes heat radiation.
~10 lm/W, Colour Rendering Index, Ra 100.

Used mainly in home lighting. Only 6-7% of energy consumed becomes light. Approx. 10% less system efficiency than low voltage halogen bulbs, mainly due to a larger burner arrangement No gearbox required, ~18 lm/W, Ra 95-98.

Widely used in exhibition and shop lighting during the 1990s. Good colour rendering, but consume too much energy to be suitable for the modern shop lighting of today. Lamp lifespan is also too short. Require a gearbox. Only 6-7% of energy consumed becomes light, ~20 lm/W @12 volts, Ra 100.

Fluorescent lamps are good for ambient lighting but are not the ideal choice for showcases. Optical difficulties in controlling light flow. Require a gearbox. Approx. 20% of energy consumed becomes light, ~55-60 lm/W, Ra 80+.

Types: Previously, T8. Nowadays, T5 and others. Linear fluorescent lamps are good for ambient lighting but are not the ideal choice for showcases. Optical difficulties in controlling light flow T5 requires an electronic gearbox. Approx. 25% of energy consumed becomes light, ~90-100 lm/W (lower for T8), Ra 80 >90.

Single-ended, double-ended or as PAR lamps. Currently the most widely used light sources in western exhibition and shop lighting. Double-ended types usually have a longer lifespan, but difficult to design narrow beam spread reflectors. Approx. 25% of energy consumed becomes light. Require electronic gearbox, ~90 lm/W, Ra 80+ up to 90+.

Widely used in North America, but have a limited lifespan due to their design. Difficult to use for accent lighting applications because of inherent optical limitations. Approx. 15-20% of energy consumed becomes light due to the optical design of the reflector set. Pros & cons: less expensive light fixture, more expensive lamps.

LED is a semiconductor light source. LEDs are used as indicator lamps in many devices, and are increasingly also used for lighting. LED is good alternative for some applications. Electronic gear is required. 15-20% of energy consumed becomes light. 20-90 lm/W (3000K), Ra 80+.( 20-90 lm/W(3,000K, CRI Ra80+ )

Spotlights are a flexible and efficient way of focusing light where you need it most. Spotlights draw attention to your message and highlight your products. Keeping accents from hardly noticeable 2:1 up to 5:1 theatrical or even more focused.

Down lights create ambient lighting. Pull-out and rotational downlights can also be used as spotlights. Light planning software such as Dialux can be used to calculate comfortable and suitable light levels. Light distribution measurements are usually taken at 0.8 or 1.0m above floor level. Light levels should not differ by more than ~30% at any point across the floor.

Arm lights are suitable for use in temporary installations or when ceiling height does not allow for other types of lighting. Can be mounted on permanent wall sections or on portable display systems.

Tracks allow the user to connect several lights to one-circuit, three-circuit or low voltage tracks. Tracks can be used wherever needed for accent and ambient lighting. Surface mounted, recessed or suspended applications. Voltage may differ from country to country.