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Batten & Linear

LED battens are long, slim fittings that replace fluorescent tube battens on ceilings and walls in commercial, industrial and domestic spaces. This collection holds Knightsbridge battens in sizes such as 2ft, 4ft, 5ft and 6ft, including standard and high-lumen BATS and T8BLED models, BATM modular battens, CCT adjustable BATSC battens with sensor, emergency or DALI versions, IP65 Torlan, TorlanECO and NCLB fittings, and T8LB LED-ready fittings for T8 LED tubes.

Choosing Batten & Linear

Choose a batten by length and light output first, then by what the space needs: a sensor, emergency backup, adjustable colour or protection from water and dust.

Length and output

Lengths here are 2ft, 4ft, 5ft and 6ft. As a guide, the 2ft BATM2 gives 1400lm from 10W, the 4ft BATS4 2625lm from 22W and the 6ft BATS6 4875lm from 42W. For more light, the 5ft BATS5UHL gives 11200lm from 83W and the 6ft BATS6UHLEM 13500lm from 100W. Most standard models give 4000K cool white light; the TorlanECO TORE5K18 and TORE5K45 are 5700K daylight.

Modular and adjustable battens

The BATM modular battens, such as the BATM4 and BATM6, take interchangeable options including an emergency conversion kit or a microwave sensor. The BATSC battens let you set colour temperature, and most also let you set wattage: the BATSCWMST6 switches between 27W (4,170lm) and 52W (7,520lm). Versions such as the BATSCWM6 add microwave presence detection, the BATSCWEM6 adds emergency backup, the BATSCWST6 adds self-test, and the BATSCDA4 uses DALI control gear.

Emergency battens

The T8BLED15EM1, T8BLED16EM1 and T8BLED25EM1 give 3-hour maintained or non-maintained operation, and the BATSCWMEM6 uses a lithium battery for a minimum 3-hour duration.

Damp and outdoor areas

Where water or dust is a concern, look for IP65. The Torlan TORCW6 is IP65 and IK08 rated for indoor and outdoor use, the TORE5K45 is IP65 with tool-less cable termination, and the TRLEDA151 is an IP65 26W fitting for a 110V-240V AC supply.

LED-ready fittings

The T8LB and NCLB fittings take a separate T8 LED self-ballasted tube, with no ballast or driver; the tube is not supplied. The NCLB fittings are IP65 non-corrosive polycarbonate.

TypeExamplesKey feature
Standard LED battenBATS4, T8BLED144000K cool white
High lumenBATS5UHL, BATS6UHLEM83W and 100W
ModularBATM4, BATM6Emergency and sensor options
CCT adjustableBATSCWMST6, BATSCDA43000K, 4000K or 5700K
Non-corrosiveTORCW6, TRLEDA151IP65
LED-readyT8LB24, NCLB24Takes T8 LED tubes

Brands we stock in Batten & Linear

Knightsbridge.

Every batten and linear fitting in this collection is made by Knightsbridge.

Related categories

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Frequently asked questions

What is an LED batten?

An LED batten is a long, slim surface-mounted light fitting with built-in LEDs, used on ceilings and walls in garages, warehouses, corridors and plant rooms. It replaces older fluorescent tube battens and typically uses less energy, and integrated models have no tubes to change. The range here includes standard, high-lumen, modular, emergency and adjustable battens.

Can LED battens be dimmed?

Yes, some LED battens can be dimmed, but many standard models are not dimmable. Look for a batten with DALI control gear or push-dim, which lets it dim from a DALI controller or a retractive push switch. A non-dimmable batten should not be put on a wall dimmer, as it may flicker or fail. The range here includes DALI battens with push-dim control.

What is an emergency LED batten?

An emergency LED batten is a batten with a built-in battery that keeps it lit when the mains supply fails, so the area stays visible while people leave. Maintained versions also work as everyday lighting, and self-test versions check themselves on a schedule. Look for the rated duration, often three hours. The range here includes maintained, self-test and modular emergency battens.

How many battens do I need for garage lighting?

A single garage is usually well lit by one or two long LED battens, and a double garage by a few more spaced evenly along the ceiling. For a workshop, choose higher-lumen battens or add extra fittings over the bench. Cool white light is often preferred for detailed work. The range here includes standard and high-lumen battens in several lengths.

How do you connect LED batten lights?

LED batten lights are usually connected to a lighting circuit through a terminal block or push-fit connector in the gear tray, with live, neutral and earth wired in. Many have loop-in, loop-out connectors so several battens can run along one feed. Isolate the circuit first, and use a qualified electrician if you are unsure. The range here includes battens with hinged gear trays and push-fit connectors.

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Written by the West Midlands Electrics technical team

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