Dear Reader: An LED lighting system buyer has a myriad of considerations to concern him/herself with when confronted with fixture product line decisions, and the type of materials selected for that fixture, and its finishes, are an important piece to the ultimate set of decisions. There are basically three types of materials available for use […]
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Dear Reader: Control and distribution of the light emitted from a light fixture can be accomplished through use of a lens, and there are attributes specific to each type of material available, and its surface texture, that the Facility Manager may want to consider. Acrylic and polycarbonate are the most popular materials used for
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Dear Reader: What makes a string of LEDs light up? What gives the diodes the ability to dim, adjustable to the human hand, or perhaps per a preset regime of electronic settings? It’s a device known as a driver, and its purpose is to regulate power to the LED circuit. The more voltage it sends
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Dear Reader: Sometimes an acronym can become so strong that we lose sight of the words behind the letters that form it, at which point its meaning can become diluted. ‘LED’ is one of those, so a refresher might be helpful. LED stands for light emitting diode. Yes, it’s a diode that emits light, somewhat
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American Industrial is proud to offer a wide array of guides to help our customers select the proper materials for their projects. Choosing the right material, whether it be stainless steel, aluminum, or cold rolled steel, is mission-critical to ensuring top-notch quality products. Read More…
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Glass and transparent plastics, especially acrylic resins, have long been used in the lighting industry for various aesthetic and functional purposes. As the industry has evolved, light-emitting diode (LED) lighting has moved from niche applications to more mainstream commercial and residential use, and there has been a growing interest in plastics — especially polycarbonate —
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Light emitting diodes, commonly called LEDs, are real unsung heroes in the electronics world. They do many different jobs in all kinds of devices. They form numbers on digital clocks, transmit information from remote controls, light up watches and tell you when your appliances are turned on. Collected together, they can form images on a jumbo television screen or
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LEDs are appropriate for many lighting applications, they are designed to produce a lot of light from a small form factor while maintaining fantastic efficiency. Here at LEDSupply, there are a variety of LEDs for all kinds of different lighting applications, the trick is knowing how to use them. LED technology is a tad different than
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