Specialty Lighting
Specialty lighting encompasses the unique, application-specific bulbs and fixtures that don't fit neatly into standard residential or commercial categories. These are the products you need when conventional lighting solutions won't work – whether it's because of extreme operating conditions, unusual electrical requirements, specific regulatory standards, or highly specialized performance needs.
This category includes medical and surgical lighting that must meet strict color rendering and sterilization requirements, airport and aviation bulbs built to withstand vibration and extreme temperatures, marine lighting designed for saltwater environments, cold storage bulbs that operate reliably at sub-zero temperatures, and emergency lighting systems required by building codes. You'll also find theatrical and stage lighting, photographic and studio bulbs, scientific and laboratory illumination, and industrial process lighting.
What makes specialty lighting different is the engineering behind it. These aren't just standard bulbs with different labels – they're often manufactured to specific military specifications, medical standards, or industry certifications. An airport runway bulb needs to maintain consistent output through thousands of hours in harsh weather conditions. A surgical light must render tissue colors accurately while generating minimal heat. A cold storage bulb has to start reliably at -40°F and maintain output in conditions that would cause standard bulbs to fail immediately.
The regulatory and certification landscape can be complex. Many specialty applications require bulbs that meet specific standards: FAA approval for aviation lighting, FDA requirements for medical devices, ATEX certification for explosive atmospheres, IP ratings for water and dust ingress, or specific military specifications. Using non-approved bulbs in these applications isn't just a performance issue – it can create liability problems and code violations.
If you're working on a specialty lighting project, we recommend starting with the specific requirements of your application. What standards must be met? What are the environmental conditions? Are there electrical constraints? What performance characteristics are critical? With that information, we can help identify the right products and ensure they meet the necessary specifications.
Application Areas: Medical and surgical facilities, airports and aviation, marine and maritime, cold storage and refrigeration, emergency and safety systems, theatrical and entertainment, photographic and studio, scientific and laboratory, military and defense, industrial process lighting
Key Considerations: Regulatory compliance, environmental conditions, specific performance requirements, certification needs, operating temperature range, vibration resistance, electrical specifications
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New Arrivals
GBF Philips 6435FR Philips Brand Discontinued Philips Halogen Bulb
R12 Bulb, BA15D (double contact bayonet base), Display Lamp, 32 Degree Beam Spread, 6435-FR, 20W..
Item Discontinued
BLR
S11 Bulb, Single Contact Bayonet Base, Toy Projection, 50W, 115V, 50 Life Hours, 2.37 in. Length..
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NLI-8841X
Voltage: 20V, Wattage: 65W, Amps: 3.25, Type: Marine Navigation Bulb, Base Type: P28S Medium..
Item Discontinued
NLI-8795X
Voltage: 120V, Wattage: 120W, Amps: 1.00, Type: Marine Navigation Bulb, Base Type: P28S Medium..
Item Discontinued
NLI-8793X
Voltage: 120V, Wattage: 40W, Amps: 0.33, Type: Marine Navigation Bulb, Base Type: P28S Medium..
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NLI-8791X
Voltage: 120V, Wattage: 15W, Amps: 0.13, Type: Marine Navigation Bulb, Base Type: P28S Medium..
Item Discontinued
NLI-8790X
Voltage: 120V, Wattage: 75W, Amps: 0.60, Type: Marine Navigation Bulb, Base Type: P28S Medium..
Item Discontinued
NLI-8798X
Voltage: 32V, Wattage: 30W, Amps: 0.94, Type: Marine Navigation Bulb, Base Type: Double Contact..
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40T10P (120V)
120V, 1,000 Life Hours, 40W, CC-2V Filament, Current Controlled, FAA Approved, Medium Pre-focus..
Item Discontinued
6.6AT10P
6.6 Amps, 1,000 Life Hours, 45W, CC-2V Filament, Current Controlled, FAA Approved, Medium Prefocus..
Item Discontinued
6.6AT10/1P
6.6 Amps, 1,000 Life Hours, 30W, CC-2V Filament, Current Controlled, FAA Approved, Medium Pre-focus..
Item Discontinued
Q20A/PAR56/1/C
500W, 20 Amps, 500 Life Hours, 5.00 in. Depth, Current Controlled Lamps, Quartz-Halogen, Mogul End..
Item Discontinued
Q20A/PAR56/3
499W, 20 Amps, 500 Life Hours, 4.50 in. Depth, Current Controlled Lamps, Quartz-Halogen, Screw..
Item Discontinued
Q20A/PAR56/C
300W, 20 Amps, 500 Life Hours, 5.00 in. Depth, Current Controlled Lamps, Quartz-Halogen, Mogul End..
Item Discontinued
Q20A/PAR56/2
300W, 20 Amps, 500 Life Hours, 4.50 in. Depth, Current Controlled Lamps, Quartz-Halogen, Screw..
Item Discontinued
Q6.6A/PAR56/4
200W, 6.6 Amps, 600 Life Hours, 5.00 in. Depth, Current Controlled Lamps, Quartz-Halogen, Mogul End..
Item Discontinued
Q6.6A/PAR56/2
200W, 6.6 Amps, 1,000 Life Hours, 5.00 in. Depth Current Controlled Lamps, Quartz-Halogen, Mogul..
Item Discontinued
1962TY
Volts: 8.5V, Watts: 62W, Amps: 7.3, MSCP: 110, Type: Aircraft Navigation Bulb, Life Hours: 50, 4.00..
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1982
Volts: 28V, Watts: 75W, MSCP: 110, Type: Aircraft Navigation Bulb, Life Hours: 2,000, Single..
Item Discontinued
Q1000PAR64/WFL
Voltage: 120V, Wattage: 1000W, Type: PAR64 Light Bulb, Base Type: Mogul End Prongs, Life Hours..
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