Industrial Lighting: Why Warehouse + Yard Requires a Cross-Category Approach
Industrial facilities cannot be illuminated with a single fixture type. A typical 50,000 sqft warehouse with an outdoor staging yard requires at least two categories: UFO High Bays for indoor aisle/rack lighting and LED Flood Lights for outdoor dock/yard perimeter lighting. Procurement decisions that treat these as separate projects risk photometric mismatch, incompatible controls, and fragmented warranty coverage.
This guide provides a coordinated cross-category approach to industrial lighting, comparing 14 products across 2 categories from 3 brands — all available on the Compare2Best platform with side-by-side parameter comparison.
Indoor Zone: UFO High Bay Lighting (8 Products, 3 Brands)
For warehouse interiors with 20-30 ft ceilings, UFO High Bay fixtures provide the most efficient lumen delivery per watt. Here are the 8 UL/DLC-certified options:
| Product | Brand | Watts | Lumens | Beam | Dimmable | UL | DLC | OEM | Warranty | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KS-50W UFO | KS Import | 50W | 7,000lm | 90° | No | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | 2yr | $70-100 |
| KS-100W UFO | KS Import | 100W | 14,000lm | 90° | No | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 3yr | $90-140 |
| KS-150W UFO | KS Import | 150W | 21,000lm | 90° | 0-10V | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5yr | $120-180 |
| KS-200W UFO | KS Import | 200W | 28,000lm | 90° | 0-10V | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5yr | $150-220 |
| BC-30W UFO | BrightCore | 30W | 3,900lm | 60° | No | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | 5yr | $65-95 |
| BC-50W UFO | BrightCore | 50W | 7,000lm | 60° | DALI | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | 5yr | $80-120 |
| BC-100W UFO | BrightCore | 100W | 14,000lm | 60° | No | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | 5yr | $100-160 |
| LT-UFO-150W | Liangteng | 150W | 19,500lm | 60° | No | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5yr | $85-130 |
Outdoor Zone: LED Flood Lights (6 Products, 2 Brands)
For outdoor dock areas, perimeter fencing, parking lots, and yard storage zones, LED flood lights provide wide-area illumination with IP65 weather resistance:
| Product | Brand | Watts | Lumens | CRI | Beam | IP | Dimmable | UL | OEM | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KS-20W Flood | KS Import | 20W | 2,400lm | 85 | 120° | IP65 | No | UL | ✓ | $15-22 |
| KS-30W Flood | KS Import | 30W | 3,600lm | 85 | 120° | IP65 | No | UL | ✓ | $18-28 |
| KS-50W Flood | KS Import | 50W | 6,500lm | 85 | 110° | IP65 | 0-10V | UL | ✓ | $28-42 |
| KS-100W Flood | KS Import | 100W | 13,000lm | 85 | 110° | IP65 | 0-10V | UL | ✓ | $55-85 |
| BC-50W Flood | BrightCore | 50W | 6,000lm | 80 | 90° | IP65 | No | UL | ✗ | $35-50 |
| BC-100W Flood | BrightCore | 100W | 12,000lm | 82 | 90° | IP65 | No | UL | ✗ | $60-90 |
Warehouse Interior + Outdoor Yard: Complete Industrial Lighting Package
Warehouse A: 8,000 sqft Indoor + 2,000 sqft Outdoor Dock (Budget)
- Indoor: 6 x KS-100W UFO High Bay ($90-140 each) = $540-840 — UL/DLC, 90° beam, 14,000lm each
- Outdoor: 4 x KS-30W Flood ($18-28 each) = $72-112 — IP65, UL, 120° wide coverage
- Total fixture cost: $612-952 — Full UL/DLC compliance, OEM support available
Warehouse B: 14,000 sqft Indoor + 3,000 sqft Outdoor Yard (Mid-Range)
- Indoor: 8 x KS-150W UFO High Bay ($120-180 each) = $960-1,440 — 0-10V dimmable, UL/DLC, OEM
- Outdoor: 4 x KS-100W Flood ($55-85 each) = $220-340 — IP65, UL, 0-10V dimmable
- Total fixture cost: $1,180-1,780 — Dimmable + automated controls ready
Warehouse C: 25,000 sqft Indoor + 5,000 sqft Yard (Premium/OEM)
- Indoor: 15 x KS-200W UFO High Bay ($150-220 each) = $2,250-3,300 — 0-10V dimmable, UL/DLC, OEM, private label available
- Outdoor: 8 x KS-100W Flood ($55-85 each) = $440-680
- Total fixture cost: $2,690-3,980 — Full OEM branding, dimming integration, single-supplier warranty
Certification & Compliance Summary
| Requirement | High Bay (8 products) | Flood (6 products) |
|---|---|---|
| UL 1598 (Safety) | 8/8 (100%) | 6/6 (100%) |
| DLC (Rebate eligibility) | 6/8 (75%) | 4/6 (67%) |
| IP65 (Weatherproof) | 8/8 (100%) | 6/6 (100%) |
| CRI 80+ | 8/8 (100%) | 6/6 (100%) |
| OEM/ODM support | 5/8 (62.5%) | 4/6 (67%) |
Cross-Category Procurement Advantages
- Single-supplier savings: KS Import & Export covers both High Bay (4 models) and Flood (4 models). Purchasing from one supplier reduces logistics costs, simplifies warranty management, and enables volume pricing
- Unified dimming protocol: KS-150W/200W High Bay + KS-50W/100W Flood all support 0-10V dimming — one controller type for the entire facility
- Consistent OEM branding: KS supports private labeling across all product lines. BrightCore supports no OEM across any product line
- MOQ flexibility: Liangteng offers MOQ of just 20 units for pilot projects. KS typically accommodates 50-100 MOQ for wholesale buyers
Procurement Recommendations
- Start with the High Bay Comparison Tool to select indoor fixtures
- Use the Flood Light Comparison Tool to match outdoor requirements
- For single-supplier projects, filter by brand (KS Import & Export) to see all 8 compatible products across both categories
- Generate a consolidated RFQ covering both indoor and outdoor fixtures for best volume pricing
- Request OEM samples before committing to full container orders — KS supports custom labeling and packaging