Light fixtures are manufactured in the form of complete sets and even though they are available as individual parts, it is advisable to make use of the entire set up for increased effectiveness in functioning. An entire system comprises several parts.



The first part is the lamp which acts as the source of the light. The second part of the unit is the reflector which is used for directing the light. The next part is the aperture which can be used with or without a lens.

Following the aperture is the outer shell which acts as a casing for the lamp and is used for the purposes of alignment and safeguard. The last two parts of the unit are an electrical ballast, which depends upon the needs of the user and of course, the connection to an electric power source.

Light fixtures are available in various assortments which range according to the needs of the user and the functions to be served by the appliance. Light fixtures are being utilized in a plethora of industries, ranging from those of medicine and marine research to the automotive and aerospace industries.

In this article we shall discuss some of the light fixtures which are available commercially. The portable table lamps which have become immensely popular for both domestic and professional use are an example of light fixtures. Chandeliers are another kind of light fixture.

Chandeliers have are very popular as they fulfill a double purpose. They serve the purpose of illumination while also adding an elegant sense of aesthetics to the surroundings in which they are placed. Pendant lights are akin to chandeliers as they to combine the concept of functionality and beauty.

Pendant lights are light fixtures which are suspended from the ceiling via the means of a durable but attractive chain. An extremely effective form of light fixtures is that of emergency lights. Emergency lights work as a backup system in the case of power failure. These lights work on the basis of energy stored in a battery or on the basis of an electrical circuit which can get activated in the even of failure of the main source of power supply. Warehouses and industrial factories make use of strip lights or industrial lights which are a long line of fluorescent lights in a row, used to illuminate a long stretch of area. Light fixtures are also used in outdoor lighting. They are used to provide light on walkways, driveways and parking lots. For the purpose of lighting up pathways lights are fixed at low levels close to the ground. To illuminate the areas under kitchen and bathroom cabinets, fixtures called under cabinet lights are used. Another example of light fixtures is Bollards which are a kind of lighting used specifically for architectural purposes. These lights are built as short units that are mounted on the ground. Bollards are used to generate illumination which is cut off and provides light on specific regions of pathways and walkways and staircases.