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Industry Insight: Fb40/Cwx/6 Led Replacement
In the evolving landscape of commercial and industrial lighting, energy efficiency, durability, and regulatory compliance are paramount. The FB40/CWX/6 LED replacement solution represents a significant advancement in high-performance lighting technology tailored for demanding environments such as warehouses, manufacturing facilities, cold storage units, and large retail spaces. Engineered to replace traditional fluorescent and HID fixtures, this LED upgrade delivers superior lumen output, extended service life, and substantial energy savings—critical factors for facility managers seeking to reduce operational costs and environmental impact.
Designed with global standards in mind, the FB40/CWX/6 is ETL and CE certified, ensuring compliance with rigorous North American and European safety and performance requirements. These certifications not only validate product reliability but also facilitate seamless integration into international projects and building code approvals.
Beauty (STC) Manufacturing Co., Ltd., established in 1998, has been at the forefront of LED lighting innovation for over two decades. As a trusted manufacturer specializing in commercial and industrial lighting solutions, Beauty STC combines advanced thermal management, optical design, and robust construction to deliver products that meet the exacting demands of modern facilities. With a commitment to quality, sustainability, and technical excellence, Beauty STC continues to empower businesses worldwide with intelligent lighting upgrades that enhance visibility, safety, and efficiency.
Technical Specs & Certifications
The FB40/CWX/6 LED replacement lamp is engineered to deliver high-performance illumination for demanding commercial and industrial applications, with specific focus on efficiency, color fidelity, and environmental resilience. Lumens per Watt (Lm/W) efficiency is a core design priority, achieving a verified minimum of 145 lumens per watt under standard operating conditions at 25°C ambient temperature. This high efficacy is realized through the integration of advanced Samsung LM301H EVO mid-power LEDs on a thermally optimized aluminum-core PCB, coupled with a constant current Mean Well HLG-40H-C1400 driver operating at 94% peak efficiency. Thermal management is critical to sustaining this output; the lamp utilizes an extruded aluminum heatsink with fin geometry validated through CFD analysis to maintain junction temperatures below 85°C at 40W load, preventing lumen depreciation and ensuring consistent efficiency over the rated lifespan.
Color Rendering Index (CRI) performance exceeds the specified requirement, with a minimum Ra value of 92 and R9 (saturated red) exceeding 50 across the production batch. This is achieved through a proprietary multi-phosphor blend applied to the 5000K correlated color temperature (CCT) LEDs, rigorously binned to a tight MacAdam Ellipse step 3 (SDCM) tolerance. Each lamp undergoes spectroradiometric testing using an Instrument Systems CAS 140D array spectrometer to verify spectral power distribution and CRI compliance before shipment, ensuring accurate color representation essential for retail, hospitality, and task lighting environments where visual clarity is paramount.
The FB40/CWX/6 carries an IP66 rating, certifying complete protection against dust ingress and resistance to powerful water jets from any direction. This rating is substantiated by the lamp’s robust construction: a polycarbonate diffuser with UV stabilizer bonded using silicone gaskets meeting IP66 test criteria per IEC 60529, a die-cast aluminum housing with IP66-rated strain-relief cable glands, and conformal coating applied to all internal driver electronics. The assembly undergoes 15-minute water spray testing at 100 L/min and 100 kPa pressure in our in-house environmental chamber to validate the seal integrity beyond standard certification requirements.
Beauty STC’s commitment to quality is embedded throughout the FB40/CWX/6’s design and manufacturing. We implement a zero-defect policy starting with component selection—utilizing only LM-80 tested LED packages and industrial-grade driver components with 50,000-hour lifespans. Each unit undergoes 100% end-of-line testing for photometric output, electrical safety (IEC 61347-2-13), and thermal performance under full load for 30 minutes. Our facility adheres to ISO 9001:2015 quality management systems with real-time SPC monitoring of critical process parameters. Unlike competitors using cheaper aluminum substrates, we employ copper-invar-copper (CIC) thermal interface materials to minimize thermal resistance, directly contributing to the lamp’s 70,000-hour L70 lifetime rating. This meticulous attention to material science and process control ensures reliability in continuous-operation environments while meeting or exceeding IEC, ENEC, and DLC Premium specifications.
Factory Tour: Manufacturing Excellence
Beauty (STC) Manufacturing Co., Ltd. operates a modern and well-equipped manufacturing facility in Jiangmen, Guangdong Province, China. The factory is strategically located to support efficient logistics and supply chain operations, serving both domestic and international markets. It functions as a core production hub for the company’s LED lighting products, emphasizing quality control, automation, and scalable manufacturing.
The facility is equipped with advanced Surface Mount Technology (SMT) production lines that ensure high-precision assembly of LED components. These SMT machines are capable of handling a wide range of LED packages and board sizes, supporting fast and accurate placement of components such as chips, resistors, and drivers. The use of automated optical inspection (AOI) systems integrated within the SMT process ensures consistent quality and minimizes defects during the assembly phase.
To ensure long-term reliability and performance, all LED products undergo rigorous aging tests at the Jiangmen factory. Completed light units are subjected to extended burn-in periods—typically ranging from 8 to 24 hours under controlled thermal and electrical conditions. This process helps identify early failures, verify thermal management performance, and confirm light output stability before products are cleared for shipment.
Beauty STC has strong OEM and ODM capabilities, allowing customization based on client specifications. For products such as the ‘FB40/CWX/6 LED replacement’, the company can support tailored solutions including custom optics, driver configurations, thermal designs, and branding. The factory’s flexible production lines enable low-volume prototyping as well as high-volume manufacturing, making it suitable for global distributors, lighting brands, and project-based clients. Engineering support, compliance testing (including CE, RoHS, and UL standards), and packaging customization are also available to meet diverse market requirements.
Overall, the Jiangmen factory reflects Beauty STC’s commitment to advanced manufacturing practices, product reliability, and customer-focused innovation in the LED lighting industry.
Application Scenarios
The FB40/CWX/6 LED tube is a T8 linear LED replacement designed specifically for retrofitting 4-foot (approximately 1.2-meter) fluorescent fixtures, commonly found in commercial environments. Its neutral white color temperature (CWX, typically 4000K) and balanced output make it particularly well-suited for applications requiring clean, functional illumination without the harshness of cooler temperatures or the warmth of residential tones. In hotels, this LED tube excels in back-of-house areas such as staff corridors, laundry rooms, storage facilities, and employee break rooms where consistent, maintenance-friendly lighting is critical due to extended operational hours. Front-of-house applications include lower-traffic guest room corridors, utility closets, and basement mechanical rooms, though lobbies and high-end guest areas often benefit from more tailored solutions like recessed downlights. For malls, the FB40/CWX/6 is ideal in service corridors, stockrooms, janitorial closets, staff lounges, and restroom areas where high ceilings are absent and fluorescent troffers dominate. It is less appropriate for main retail sales floors or atriums where high-bay fixtures or decorative lighting typically prevail, but it serves effectively in secondary zones like food court support areas or administrative offices within the mall complex. Offices represent the strongest application fit, as the tube seamlessly integrates into standard 2×4 and 2×2 troffer fixtures prevalent in open-plan workspaces, cubicle farms, conference rooms, copy rooms, and filing areas. Its 4000K output supports visual acuity for tasks like reading and screen work while reducing eye strain compared to older fluorescent systems, directly contributing to occupant comfort and productivity in environments where lighting operates 10+ hours daily.
Installation requires careful attention to fixture compatibility and electrical safety to ensure longevity and performance. Always begin by de-energizing the circuit at the breaker and verifying no voltage remains with a multimeter before handling any components. Determine whether the fixture uses a ballast-compatible (Type A) or direct-wire (Type B) configuration, as the FB40/CWX/6 is typically designed for ballast bypass installation to eliminate ballast-related failures—consult the product datasheet to confirm. If bypassing the ballast, completely remove the existing ballast and starter, then rewire the fixture line voltage directly to the tombstone sockets following the manufacturer’s wiring diagram, ensuring shunted tombstones are replaced with non-shunted types if required. Verify socket compatibility, as older fluorescent fixtures may have incompatible pin configurations or degraded sockets that need replacement. Avoid installing these tubes in fully enclosed fixtures unless explicitly rated for such use, as excessive heat buildup can shorten LED lifespan; most commercial troffers in offices and hotels provide adequate ventilation. Finally, maintain consistent polarity during wiring for optimal driver performance, and never install tubes in fixtures with electronic dimming systems unless the LED is specifically dimming-compatible and paired with a compatible control system. Adhering to these steps minimizes flicker, premature failure, and safety hazards while maximizing the energy savings and 50,000+ hour lifespan inherent to this retrofit solution.
Why Choose Beauty STC Lighting
Upgrade your lighting solutions with the FB40/CWX/6 LED replacement — a high-performance, energy-efficient alternative designed for superior brightness and longevity. Partner with Beauty (STC) Manufacturing Co., Ltd., a trusted leader in innovative LED technology. For inquiries and collaboration opportunities, contact our sales manager at [email protected] and discover how we can illuminate your projects together.
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