Flashlights and Headlights

Is your jobsite poorly lit? If you work in the dark, its essential to have high-performance lighting to guide the way. Yet, sometimes there can be situations where there isnt enough space to use a lamp. Nor might you have enough hands to simultaneously control your tools and hold a work light. If so, headlights - or headlamps - are a versatile, hands-free solution to getting the job done.

Part of our wider flashlight and work light range, we can supply LED headlights and rechargeable headlamps direct to your location. We stock the worlds leading manufacturers and offer a broad choice for all your work needs. Ready to find what you are searching for? Browse below - and use our dynamic search filters to home in on the best LED headlights for your job or project.

What are flashlights and headlamps?

Flashlights and headlamps are portable, cordless sources of illumination for when you are hard at work. In the case of headlights, these are worn around the head and fixed in place with an elastic, adjustable strap for user comfort. The goal is to provide you with absolute visibility as you work, even in the tightest spaces, holes, or corners.

One feature that makes a headlamp especially useful is the direction of the light. It will move to illuminate the space that you're facing. The advantage is that you get greater accuracy, clarity, and line of sight. Most, if not all, options use LED lights too. This offers the user yet another key benefit, as lower energy usage leads to longer runtimes. So, you wont be left in the dark.

What is the difference between a flashlight and a headlamp?

The main difference is that a flashlight is a broad term for products that supply portable lighting on the job. As such, this can include headlamps, which are a unique strand of flashlights in the sense they are designed to be worn on your head. Other types of flashlight can include heavier-duty, hand-held options, or slim pen designs.

How to choose the right headlamp

The right type of head flashlight can come down to several considerations - not least the job at hand. Here are some of the features to think about when choosing your headlamp flashlight:

• Lumens: How bright do you need your LED headlight bulbs? The higher the number of lumens, the greater the visibility. RS stocks options with up to 3,350 and 5,300 lumens for situations when you need the highest light output.
• Beam Type: Looking for low or high beam headlights? Is a spot beam better for giving you that focus, or would you prefer to illuminate a wider space with a flood beam? And could a flashing beam provide you with that additional safety?
• Power Source: Our headlamps are all battery powered. The thing to consider here is whether standard batteries will suffice for the job. Or maybe a rechargeable headlamp would be preferable to cut down on battery use/turnover?
• Bulb Type: LED headlamps are common to most, if not all, the options you can order from RS. Even in this category, however, you will find headlight bulb types that suit specific purposes, such as night-vision bulbs.

What can I use flashlights and headlamps for?

A headlamp is an incredibly versatile piece of equipment. So, there are few restrictions - if any - on what you can use one for. Professional uses include automotive repairs, engineering, home renovations, and commercial maintenance. But a headlamp can also be used for personal purposes too:

• Camping
• Exercising
• Hiking
• Caving

The benefit of selecting from our extensive range at RS is you are sure to get the exact headlamp that is right choice for you. By using the search filters on this page, we make it easier to do just that, connecting you with the most appropriate flashlights and headlamps for your needs.

Order now for delivery direct to your location

Our central distribution center in Fort Worth, Texas, contains more than 200,000 items ready to ship instantly - and that includes our vast choice of headlamps. We provide products from more brand names than any other distributor in North America too, which makes RS the sensible choice for all your electrical and lighting needs.

Customer care is at the heart of what we do. If you have any questions or concerns, you can get in touch with our expert team for advice. You can also use our free online hub for a huge collection of guides, articles, and how-tos that will help you get the most out of your order.