# NSF Food Processing LED Lighting, Alabama | Maes Lighting

> Case study: NSF-rated high bays and vapor tight LED fixtures improved hygiene and visibility across food processing areas at an Alabama food plant.

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Project field note

# NSF Food Processing LED Upgrade

NSF high bays and vapor tights improved hygiene and visibility across food processing areas in Alabama.

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## Related Products, NSF Food Processing LED Solutions

Fixture families specified for this project. Open a category page for the full lineup and configuration data.

FY-HB Food Grade High Bay, Open Areas

NSF compliant housing with smooth surfaces, uniform light for production spaces.

SL Series Vapor Tight LED, Wet Zones

IP66 to IP69K options, durable lens, ideal for washdown environments.

XSY-HBDU NSF High Bay, High Output

Hygiene friendly housing with smooth surfaces, high lumen packages, tuned color for inspection lines.

Project brief

Washdowns and cold rooms demanded sealed, hygienic fixtures. We used food grade high bays for open process areas and vapor tights for wet zones, tuning color for inspection tasks. The upgrade improved visibility, kept ceilings cleaner, and reduced failures after sanitation cycles, supporting QA standards without adding maintenance complexity.

## Gallery, NSF Food Processing LED High Bays and Vapor Tight, Alabama

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## Project Overview, NSF Food Processing LED High Bay and Vapor Tight, Alabama

Washdowns and cold rooms demanded sealed, hygienic fixtures. Food grade high bays served open process areas, while vapor tights covered wet zones. Color was tuned for inspection tasks, improving visibility, keeping ceilings cleaner, and reducing failures after sanitation cycles across production spaces.

Classification: NSF, IP66 to IP69K as required

Primary product: FY-HB Food Grade High Bay

Sealed fixtures supported sanitation cycles and improved inspection visibility across production zones.

Hygiene: Smooth housings and gaskets handled washdowns without ingress.

Visibility: Tuned color and distribution improved QC tasks and line checks.

Uptime: Reduced failures after sanitation lowered interruptions and rework.

Fixtures selected for hygiene, washdown durability, and inspection visibility.

NSF listings where required for open food and adjacent zones.

IP66 to IP69K options for frequent sanitation and spray.

Smooth, cleanable housings and lenses to reduce residue.

Color tuning supports QC tasks and visual inspections.

Common questions

## Frequently asked questions

These answers clarify the selection process without replacing project-specific documentation.

**How were the food plant's areas divided between fixture types?**

Food grade high bays served the open process areas while vapor tight fixtures covered the wet zones, with color tuned for inspection tasks.

**What ratings did the sanitation environment require?**

NSF listings with IP66 to IP69K sealing as each area required — fixtures that survive washdown cycles and cold rooms.

**What changed after the upgrade?**

Visibility improved, ceilings stayed cleaner, and fixture failures after sanitation cycles dropped — supporting QA standards without added maintenance complexity.

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