Metal halide lamps, also called metal halide discharge lamps, are a type of high-intensity discharge (HID) lighting system. These lamps produce powerful light by an electric arc through a gaseous mixture of vaporised mercury and metal halides. A metal halide lamp is a highly energy-efficient lighting fixture known for its excellent luminous efficiency, colour rendering, and longer lifespan. Metal halide lamps comprise an arc tube made of quartz or ceramic encased in an outer glass envelope. Additionally, these halide lamps also provide focused, directional lighting, making them a perfect choice for illuminating specific areas.
Why Buy Metal Halide Lamps?
Metal halide lamps offer a compelling combination of benefits that make them a popular choice for various lighting applications. Their high efficacy translates to significant energy savings compared to traditional incandescent lamps. Their powerful, bright, white light provides excellent colour rendering, and their long lifespan reduces maintenance costs and downtime. Additionally, with a variety of wattages, shapes, and sizes available, they cater to diverse lighting needs—from sports arenas and warehouses to retail spaces and street lighting.
Check Our Range of Metal Halide Lamps:
Our range of metal halide lamps caters to diverse needs with a variety of options, such as:
- Colour Temperature: We offer lamps with different colour temperatures to create the desired ambience.
- Wattage: Our lamps are available in a wide range of wattages to suit different lighting requirements and fixture sizes.
- Lamp Types: We offer various lamp types, such as E90, SON-E, T46, E54, and more, each with unique characteristics and performance advantages.
- Shapes: Our lamps come in various shapes, such as a tubular lamp, elliptical, linear, candle, reflector, and PAR, to fit different fixture designs and lighting applications.
- Orientations: Our lamps include various mounting orientations, including universal, horizontal, and vertical, to provide flexibility in fixture design and installation.
- Luminosity: Our lamps offer high-lumen output, providing ample light for various applications.
View Our Selection of Single-Ended and Double-Ended Metal Halide Lamps:
- Single-Ended: A single-ended lamp features an electrical connection on only one side of the bulb. With a screw-in base, these lamps offer easy installation and replacement. Single-ended halide lamps are ideal for general-purpose lighting in smaller-scale grow setups.
- Double-Ended: Double-ended lamps incorporate electrical connections on both ends of the bulb, providing higher efficacy and light output. They are often preferred for professional and industrial settings. A double-ended metal halide lamp excels in performance and efficiency, making it a professional choice.
Typical Uses of Metal Halide Lamps:
Metal halide lamps are commonly used in:
- Outdoor Applications
- Sports Stadiums and Arenas
- Retail Spaces
- Street and Area Lighting
- Industrial Settings
- Agriculture Uses
- Architectural Lighting
- Specialised Applications (Photography, Aquarium Lighting, and Film Production).
