Why Aluminium + Composite Materials Beat Plastic in Poultry Lighting
Ammonia-laden air, hydrogen sulfide, constant humidity, dust, and aggressive chemical washdowns… While many competitors rely on fragile plastic tubes that craze, yellow, and crack within 18–36 months, Sunbird's Quick Connect range uses corrosion resistant coated aluminium with advanced composite resins to ensure superior longevity and performance.
Our current Quick Connect models (as of November 2025) showcase exactly why thoughtful material choices deliver the lowest long-term cost of ownership.
The 10W Quick Connect (LGT-10C) – E-coated Aluminium + Advanced Composite Resin
- Housing: Robust E-coated aluminium body paired with advanced composite resin components.
- Why it wins: E-Coating offers advantages like excellent corrosion and moisture resistance, uniform coverage, and cost-effectiveness. Its durability comes from a strong adhesion to the substrate, creating a seamless barrier against environmental factors, creating a hard, corrosion-resistant oxide layer that shrugs off ammonia attack. The composite resin is chemically inert and non-absorbing, no crazing, no yellowing, no brittleness over time.
- Real-world proof: Installations running 10-15+ years in broiler and layer houses worldwide with zero degradation.
The 3W Quick Connect (LGT-03W) – Aluminium Casing + Polycarbonate Cover
- Housing: Full anodized aluminium casing with a tough 3mm polycarbonate cover protects the LEDs.
- Critical difference: Unlike all-plastic fixtures, the structural integrity and heat dissipation come from metal. The polycarbonate is shielded - reducing exposure to gases and chemicals dramatically.
- Outcome: The polycarbonate lens is riveted and resin sealed to the aluminium body preventing the warping and seal failures that doom tube-style plastic lights.
Both Sunbird 10W and 3W Quick Connect models are IP69K rated, fully dimmable 0–100%, and backed by our 5-year guarantee on LEDs and manufacturing defects.
Key Advantages Over Traditional All-Plastic Fixtures
The Math: 10-Year Cost Reality (example for a 20,000-bird house)
- Plastic fixtures: Replace 2–3 times + labor + downtime → total cost often 2.5–4× initial price
- Sunbird Quick Connect: Install once in an afternoon, zero replacements → lowest total ownership cost in the industry
Bottom line: When every day in a poultry house is a chemical war, pure plastic is a compromise you can't afford. Sunbird Quick Connect proves that smart metallurgy and advanced materials aren't just tougher - they're smarter business.
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