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LED Fixture Housing Materials
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 in an LED fixture housing – aluminum, cold rolled steel, and stainless steel.
Aluminum. Certainly the most popular selection for LED fixtures today, aluminum is chosen for several reasons:
- It is a very good conductor of heat, and when used in this application the housing serves to draw that heat away from the internal heat-generating components and out to the outer parameters of the fixture, where it can be dissipated;
- It’s easy to mold and finish by the manufacturer; and
- It’s inexpensive.
Cold Rolled Steel. Also used frequently in LED construction, alth...
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