GimbalsGimbals are pivotal supports that allow the rotation of an object on a single axis. They have been used in engineering for many, many years. They have many applications from the mountings of rocket engines to fittings on modern fishing rods.
Gimbals are also often used in the home and commercial lighting units that we often purchase from lighting suppliers. Placing a light unit on a gimbal gives several advantages, most importantly the ability to rotate the light means that the beam of light from the unit can be very accurately directed. The ability to direct light means that objects can be illuminated or bright light can be bounced off walls to create a different effect. Many people take electrical lighting for granted both in the home and when visiting towns and cities. However effective light design is big business and carefully placed lights can make an environment look much more appealing and inviting. Without
Gimbals it would be more difficult to fit and accurately direct light units, they would also take up much more space on walls and in ceilings.
