High Bay vs Linear High Bay Comparison
Round versus linear: racking layout usually decides it.
A round high bay throws light in every direction, which is ideal over an open floor and wasteful over an aisle. A linear high bay puts the light down the rack face where the picking happens.
| Comparison | Option A | Option B | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distribution | Round, symmetric | Rectangular, aligned with the aisle | Linear |
| Best ceiling | Open, uniform 6-15 m | Racked aisles and low-clearance halls | Linear |
| Aisle match | Needs more fixtures per aisle | One or two runs per aisle | Linear |
| Uniformity | Good across open floor | Excellent along the rack face | Linear |
| Mounting | Hook, pendant, surface | Pendant, surface, trunking | Both |
| Retrofit impact | Like-for-like against old round bays | Repositions light onto the pick face | Linear |
Conclusion
Racked warehouses should run linear high bays along the aisles; open floors, hangars and gyms keep round high bays on a uniform grid. Either way, check the photometric file rather than the wattage.
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IEC 60529 · CIE 13.3 · ANSI C78.377 · IES LM-79 / LM-80 · UL 1598 / UL 8750 — data verified by the CompareDeals team.