1. WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF LED COMPARED TO CONVENTIONAL LUMINAIRE LIGHTING?
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Longer service life. This increases the maintenance-free operating period.
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High-performance diodes provide excellent luminous efficacy.
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LEDs are incredibly energy efficient.
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Operating and maintenance costs are reduced to a minimum.
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Lower CO2 emissions – this means that using LED lamps helps reduce climate change.
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Ideal for use in extreme temperatures.
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LEDs are set apart from other lights due to their high vibration resistance. This makes them especially suitable for use in harsh industrial environments.
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LED lamps improve safety, because they lose their luminosity gradually and do not fail suddenly.
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The luminous intensity can be adjusted in accordance to the varying ambient.
2. WHAT ARE THE DISADVANTAGES OF LED?
LEDs are initially expensive in terms of procurement costs, but ultimately the cost benefits of using modern LED technology far outstrip this in the long-term. These benefits can be easily established via our TCO-/ ROI calculator.
3. SHOULD WE WAIT A LITTLE LONGER BEFORE USING LED?
No. LED technology is the most cost-effective and the most up-to-date lighting technology in the market. When you switch as early as possible, the long operating life ensures great cost benefits. Quick decisions will save you maintenance costs as well.
4. DO LED LUMINAIRES CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE EYES?
No. All LED luminaires are subject to the EU Directive 2006/25/EC and are tested in accordance with EN 62471. This inspection must be confirmed with the EU declaration of conformity. When using LED luminaires which meet these criteria, there is no risk of eye damage.
5. WHAT EFFECTS DOES LED LIGHTING HAVE ON LIGHT EMISSIONS AND DOES THIS HARM THE ENVIRONMENT?
R. STAHL's luminaires are developed in line with the guidelines issued by the IDA (International Dark Sky Association). This means that their radiation angles are configured such that no light is emitted towards the upper hemisphere, thus preventing light pollution. In line with EN 12464, the light is only emitted in the directions in which it is needed in order to fulfil the user's lighting requirements.
R. STAHL also produces luminaires that block shortwave radiation (specifically UV and blue light), as this kind of radiation has a tendency to attract insects. Ongoing investigations into the possible harmful effects of light on animals are a major focus at
R. STAHL, and the findings of these investigations are incorporated into the design of our luminaires.