Upgrading the LED lighting in your industrial facility? Make sure to consider the ambient temperature – many times you’ll see temperatures exceeding 140°F. Plus, the fixtures are likely to be exposed to dust, gases and manufacturing debris. Poorly designed LED fixtures often have limited-ability heat sinks to begin with. Many others have fins that will collect dust and other debris, creating an insulating layer that severely diminishes its capacity to dissipate heat, reducing its life and performance. In this article, we’ll explore how to find LED fixtures with the best thermal design to perform well under these harsh environments.