Bemko halogen bulbs belong to the portfolio of a Polish manufacturer and distributor that focuses on lighting and electrotechnical equipment for residential, commercial and industrial use. The company has been operating since 2007 and is now a recognised brand across Europe in light sources, luminaires and electrical components.

Although most new product launches are LED, Bemko halogen bulbs are still kept in the assortment for maintenance of existing installations and for applications where a compact, high-output filament source is technically the best fit. Wholesale descriptions list halogen bulbs alongside LED, fluorescent and other Bemko light sources as part of a unified lighting range.

Construction and Technology of Bemko Halogen Bulbs

Bemko halogen bulbs use standard tungsten–halogen physics, but packed into practical, installer-friendly formats:

Tungsten filament
A coiled tungsten wire runs at high temperature, producing bright, warm white light with very high colour rendering.
Halogen gas fill
A small amount of halogen (typically bromine or iodine) is mixed into the inert gas. This creates the halogen cycle: evaporated tungsten is chemically bound, carried through the gas and redeposited on the filament instead of blackening the glass. This keeps the bulb clear and stabilises light output over its lifetime.
Quartz or hard-glass envelope
The capsule or tube can withstand higher temperature and internal pressure than ordinary glass, which is essential for compact capsules and high-wattage linear lamps.
Standard lamp bases
In real offers you see Bemko halogen bulbs with classic bases such as G6.35 low-voltage pins and R7S double-ended linear for floodlights, making them direct replacements in common luminaires. Halogen lighting continues to serve projects where warm output, precise beam control and smooth dimming are still part of the specification. Large mixed-building portfolios and general replacement programs often start with the dependable, widely recognised ranges from ge halogen lamps, giving teams a stable foundation for routine maintenance. For compact interiors, display accents and decorative upgrades, planners frequently choose the versatile, installation-friendly lines of duralamp halogen lamps. Retail-focused projects and environments where clean colour rendering is essential sometimes integrate specialised series such as blv halogen lamps, known for tighter beam definition. Meanwhile, everyday commercial facilities and hospitality sites often standardise on reliable, budget-conscious options like bellight halogen lamps to ensure consistent availability. For more demanding technical spaces and industrial environments, specifiers typically reinforce their assortment with robust, utility-grade models from as schwabe halogen lamps, providing durable operation under frequent use.

Because the light comes from a single, very bright filament, Bemko halogen bulbs are ideal where you need tight optics, sharp cut-off or a small, intense source behind glass, reflectors or lenses.

Assortment Overview of Bemko Halogen Bulbs

Bemko does not push a huge retail halogen range anymore – instead, it keeps targeted, high-usage types that support real installations. From distributor catalogs, you can identify at least two key Bemko halogen families:

Low-Voltage Capsule Bemko Halogen Bulbs (G6.35)

On the low-voltage side, Bemko halogen capsules are used where space is tight and transformers are already part of the system:

G6.35, 12 V, 20 W capsule
- Compact pin-base halogen bulb typically used in furniture lighting, small ceiling spots, display cases and decorative fixtures.
- Low-voltage operation improves safety in metal fittings, bathrooms (through SELV systems) and furniture lighting.

These Bemko halogen bulbs are usually hidden inside the luminaire; what matters is filament position and output, which must match the optics designed by the fixture manufacturer.

Linear R7S Bemko Halogen Bulbs for Floodlights

For outdoor and high-output applications, Bemko offers linear R7S halogen tubes:

R7S 100 W, 118 mm, 230 V Bemko halogen bulb
- Designed as a direct replacement in standard 118 mm floodlights and wall-washers.
- Used in yard and façade lighting, small sports or parking area projectors, and some interior uplighters.

Even where LED floodlights are now common, these Bemko halogen bulbs are essential for installations that still run classic R7S fixtures and need a simple, low-cost lamp change instead of a complete luminaire swap.

Light Quality and Performance of Bemko Halogen Bulbs

Across the Bemko halogen range, behaviour is consistent with professional halogen standards:

Colour rendering
- CRI is effectively close to 100, because the tungsten filament emits a continuous spectrum.
- Wood, textiles, skin tones and printed materials look natural and vivid – a key reason halogen is still used in retail and hospitality.
Colour temperature
- Most Bemko halogen bulbs operate around 2700–3000 K, giving warm, comfortable light similar to traditional incandescent but slightly crisper when run at full power.
Luminous efficacy
- Compared with old incandescent lamps, halogen typically saves around 20–30% energy for the same brightness, with typical efficacy in the 16–25 lm/W range depending on type and wattage.
Lifetime
- General-purpose halogen lamps usually sit around 2,000 hours rated life under normal conditions.
- Real lifetime depends on switching cycles, vibration, voltage stability and thermal conditions inside the luminaire.
Dimming behaviour
- Bemko halogen bulbs are naturally dimmable with standard phase-cut dimmers.
- As you dim down, the light becomes warmer and softer, which many designers still want in bars, restaurants and living areas.

Where Bemko Halogen Bulbs Make Sense Today

Even with strong Bemko LED lines, there are still clear use-cases for Bemko halogen bulbs:

Existing R7S floodlights
- Replacing a 118 mm R7S lamp is fast and cheap compared with changing entire fittings, especially on poles, façades or hard-to-reach masts.
Furniture and display lighting with G6.35
- Many shopfitting and furniture luminaires were designed around a G6.35 halogen filament at a precise position. Keeping halogen preserves the original beam, modelling and sparkle.
Short-term or occasional lighting
- For temporary installations, events or rarely used spaces, a simple halogen lamp can be more economical than investing in new LED hardware.
Perfect colour and familiar dimming
- In certain boutique interiors, showrooms or hospitality spaces, designers still prefer the way halogen shifts warm when dimmed and how it renders materials.

In practice, Bemko halogen bulbs are now a special tool in the Bemko ecosystem, not the default. They fill the gap where LED retrofits are not yet convenient, allowed or visually equivalent.

How to Select Bemko Halogen Bulbs for a Project

Correct selection of Bemko halogen bulbs should follow a clear, step-by-step logic rather than “same wattage as last time.”

1. Check Base, Voltage and Geometry

Identify the base from the luminaire:
- G6.35 pins for low-voltage capsules.
- R7S, 118 mm for double-ended floodlight lamps.
Confirm supply voltage: 12 V for many G6.35 capsules, 230 V for R7S floodlights and most mains luminaires.
Verify physical length and diameter, especially for R7S – 118 mm must match the holder spacing exactly.

2. Respect Luminaire Wattage and Thermal Limits

Never exceed the maximum lamp wattage printed on the fitting. Halogen runs hot, and overspecifying wattage can:
- overheat wiring and lampholders,
- damage reflectors or glass covers,
- shorten lamp life dramatically.
In enclosed or very small fittings, consider whether a lower-watt halogen version is enough to reduce heat stress.

3. Define the Lighting Role

Accent / façade – R7S Bemko halogen bulbs in floodlights for focused illumination of walls, signage, entry areas or small sports spaces.
Ambient / decorative – G6.35 halogen capsules in furniture luminaires, glass shelves, small ceiling spots or wall lights.
Task – carefully aimed capsules in under-cabinet lighting or work surfaces where colour accuracy is important.

Matching lamp type to task ensures you’re using the optical strengths of halogen correctly.

4. Match Brightness and Beam

For R7S floodlights, choose wattage based on area size and target illuminance rather than simply “maximum possible.”
For capsules, combine lamp wattage and number of fixtures to reach comfortable brightness without glare – sometimes more low-watt points give better comfort than one intense source.

5. Plan for Maintenance

Estimate operating hours (for example, 3–4 h/day in homes, 12–16 h/day in retail).
For high-hour circuits, plan group relamping – replacing all Bemko halogen bulbs in a zone at once keeps the light uniform and reduces labour visits.

Safety and Handling of Bemko Halogen Bulbs

Halogen is a mature technology, but it demands correct handling to stay safe and reach its rated lifetime:

Heat
- Both G6.35 capsules and R7S tubes reach high envelope temperatures in operation.
- Let fittings cool fully before replacing lamps and keep flammable materials outside the safety clearance defined by the luminaire manufacturer.
Glass handling
- Avoid touching quartz capsules and R7S tubes with bare fingers; skin oils create hot spots that can shorten life or lead to premature failure.
- If contact happens, clean with a dry, lint-free cloth before switching on.
Mechanical fit
- For R7S, ensure the lamp is properly seated in both end-contacts and that spring clips are not deformed.
- For G6.35, insert pins straight and avoid bending lampholder contacts. Poor contact can cause arcing and overheating.
Dimming and control gear
- Use correctly sized dimmers: long runs of halogen floodlights or many capsules can overload small domestic dimmers.
- For 12 V systems, ensure transformers are matched to the total halogen load and are not run far below their minimum load limit.

Procurement and Wholesale Strategy for Bemko Halogen Bulbs

From a B2B perspective, Bemko halogen bulbs work best as a controlled, small subset within a broader Bemko portfolio:

Standardise on a few core SKUs
- R7S 118 mm 100 W for legacy floodlights.
- G6.35 12 V 20 W capsules for furniture and display luminaires.
Use EAN / MPN codes consistently
- Record exact Bemko article numbers in project documentation so replacements always match wattage, geometry and performance.
Combine with Bemko LED strategy
- Use halogen for those fittings and applications that genuinely need it (optics, thermal design, regulatory constraints).
- Shift general room lighting, new floodlights and long-hour circuits to Bemko LED luminaires and light sources, leveraging the same brand for logistics and technical documentation.

Handled like this, Bemko halogen bulbs become a deliberate, high-quality piece of your lighting toolkit – not a leftover technology, but a precise solution for installations where a compact, high-CRI filament source is still the most practical and visually convincing option.