Waterproof LED lighting: industrial solutions
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Which LED lights are waterproof? How can I choose my LED fixture?
The LED products are used in a large number of applications, due to their low energy consumption and their high energy efficiency. Some fixtures available on the market are waterproof or at least water resistant, making them ideal for interior and exterior lighting. To choose the right waterproof LED fixture it is important to check the level of protection of the fixtures. The protection rating is displayed by the letters &#;IP&#; (ingress protection) followed by two numbers. The first digit indicates the levels of protection from solid ingress and the second digit represents the level of protection from liquid ingress. The IP Ratings are standardly defined by the IEC standard .
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Anybody looking for a security light wants them to be durable and protected against extremities, whether they are to be situated indoor or outdoor. Mostly designed for outdoor use, some have a higher IP rating than others, which can range from an IP of 44 to 68. The waterproof fixtures can be used indoor and outdoor. Please note that the ideal for outdoor lighting is IP65 (or higher: IP66, IP67) designed against dust and splashing water from all directions.
Which waterproof fixture should I choose for industrial applications?
INDOOR LIGHTING
Industrial facilities require systems that can perform continuously, even in harsh conditions. Indeed, many industrial environments are wet or dusty. Thus, the industrial applications require effective lighting on a large scale, which means that low energy consumption and low maintenance are a must. But the lighting also needs to create a clear, safe and pleasant environment. So, it's utmost using waterproof fixtures for safe and reliable lighting.
- Warehousing and logistics
Warehouse sheds tend to be high structures, with plenty of height for vertical storage, triple-tier shelving being typical. But the closer your storage gets to the roof, the more lighting you will need.
/ Insert here products: Battens (IP65,IP66) + Highbays (IP65, IP66) /
- Manufacturing and work benches
Manufacturing environments involve a variety of different task situations, fixtures must be robust and have a low index of failure. Providing the right kind of light is essential to ensure detailed tasks are completed effectively and that any imperfections are spotted, what is especially important in a quality control environment.
A wide variety of activities are performed in the manufacturing plants and repair shops of the electrical and electronic engineering industry. The work carried out involves tasks, with the lowest visual requirements until the highest: e.g. handling large items with highly contrasting details to very detailed inspection and wiring tasks.
In the automotive industry, for production lines, painting booths and quality control departments, fixtures have to deliver exceptional levels of visual clarity, resulting in an easier and safer environment, and optimal conditions for observation and inspection. The same in the printing industry where sensitive materials, colours, images, fonts and fast-running machines call for reliable visual identification. After all, assessing the quality of print products is largely based on visual inspection.
/ Insert here products: Battens (IP65,IP66) + Highbays (IP65, IP66) /
In the food industry, safety isn&#;t just important, it&#;s critical. It's required to have fixtures which can resist to the temperature and corrosive fumes. Robust and waterproof fixtures protect lamps from moisture and, as no glass is used in LED bulbs and fixtures, there is no danger of glass breakage or contamination &#; which also creates a safer environment for staff. Moreover, the reliability and long life of the LED solutions reduce the hassle, risk and cost involved in stopping production to replace lights that have failed prematurely.
/ Insert here products: Battens (IP65,IP66) + Bulkheads (IP65, IP66) + Highbays (IP65, IP66) /
In the pharmaceutical industry, the strict controls are necessary to product integrity, hygiene, safety and security. In that way, hygienic facilities require special IP65, easy-to-clean, dust-free fixtures that meet all lighting requirements and norms. Because of this, maintenance activities can become a risk.
/ Insert here products: Bulkheads (IP65, IP66) + (Downlights) + LED Panels (UGR<19, IP65, IP66) /
Great lighting is essential to delivering a positive user-experience in any parking garage. A bright and uniform illumination of lighting diminishes shadows and improves visibility, helping people feel safer and drivers more in control. But illuminating them for 24 hours a day is very expensive. The LED products, designed to control light distribution, illuminate large areas and provide a smooth, indirect light to guide people to the door, provide a safe, secure, cost-effective and sustainable solution for your parking garage.
/ Insert here products: Battens (IP65, IP66) + Wall lights (IP65, IP66) + Bulkheads (IP65, IP66) /
OUTDOOR LIGHTING
The fixtures used for outdoor are long-term exposed to the various natural changes in the environment (such as rain, dust, ice-snow, the wind, high-temperature, so on.). So the structural strength, sealing, waterproof, dustproof, heat resistance and anti-aging properties will be considered while choosing the fixtures. Security and safety are vital factors to consider for outdoor areas. Lighting is important for operational reasons like the loading bay and the perimeter security.
Outdoor workplaces are typically found in the chemical and petrochemical industry, in other industries with outdoor processing facilities, in the raw materials, waste management and mining sectors, at construction sites, in the engineering, plant construction and shipbuilding industries as well as in the energy sector and agriculture. Lighting has to address the same task as interior lighting, ensuring visual task performance and health and safety at work.
- Industrial plants and power facilities
Activities in an industrial setting are often characterised by people working with tools, at machines or in plants. Thus, at chemical and petrochemical plants (refineries, etc.) and onshore or offshore oil and gas production facilities as well as in mining and other areas where explosive atmospheres may be present, one important aspect of workplace lighting is that the (electrical) fixtures selected need to meet the requirements of the relevant explosion protection classes.
/ Insert here products: Floodlights (IP65, IP66) + Lamps QL, HPI (but precised a fixture IP65 or IP66 is required to use these lamps) /
- Transport, roads and routes
Vehicle transport is part of daily life worldwide. The highly developed countries are covered by a dense network of roads and motorways. For the safety of those using such infrastructures, road and route lighting must conform to specific standards based on the relevant regulations governing lighting for public roads and routes. Special attention needs to be paid to traffic interchanges (e.g. intersections, roundabouts, bridges...) as well as underpasses and tunnels, where lighting installations need to meet very high requirements in terms of lighting characteristics, reliability and maintenance. Depending on geographical location, fixtures may need to withstand extreme weather and climatic conditions outdoors &#; a fact which must be borne in mind when products are selected.
/ Insert here products: Floodlights (IP65, IP66) + Lamps QL, HPI (but precised a fixture IP65 or IP66 is required to use these lamps) /
On large construction sites, work often extends beyond the hours of daylight. In civil engineering projects, it is highly undesirable for parts of lighting systems (such as supporting structures, masts, overhead/underground cables and distribution cabinets) to be scattered around the site. For the operator, the entire working area (horizontal and vertical) should be illuminated so that loads are clearly visible at the full working height. The preferred solution here is flood lighting from points outside the site, although supplementary local lighting may also be needed for building pits, dam structures or other areas which cannot be properly illuminated by the floodlights. Warning lights are also essential to identify hazardous areas.
/ Insert here products: Floodlights (IP65, IP66) /
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Licht.de. Licht.wissen n°5: Industry and Trade [online]. Retrieved from http://en.licht.de/en/
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Need advice on LED lighting?
When you&#;re trying to choose the best LED lighting for a factory or other commercial property, the differences between watertight and vapor-tight lights need to be carefully considered. On the surface, the two may appear very similar, but we thought it would be useful to do a comparative overview to help you make the best choice. The difference may surprise you.
Grab your hot drink of choice and keep that water vapor well away from your keyboard as we dive into everything you need to know about vapor-tight vs. watertight LED light fixtures.
What are Watertight LED Lights?
Light fixtures need to be waterproof when installing them in areas like warehouses or any outside facilities. LED lights that are advertised as being watertight have been designed explicitly with resistance to water in mind.
For this reason, watertight LED lights are especially suitable for any outdoor environment, whether you&#;re in rainy Seattle or easy-breezy Los Angeles.
It is important to note that just because the LEd light fixture is watertight doesn&#;t mean you&#;re inhibited in design and materials. Watertight LED light fixtures can be any shape you can imagine and come in various sizes and materials, including:
The choice is yours and probably determined by the particular environment you need the LED light to withstand.
Example: This LITELUME floodlight is a medium-sized, high-performance LED solution specially designed for use outside. The high performance doesn&#;t mean you have to miss out on rugged, die-cast aluminum housing.
What are Vapor Tight LED Lights?
Vapor tight LED light fixtures are sometimes also referred to as wet location fixtures. They are specifically created with harsh weather conditions in mind. Perfect for illuminating areas both inside and outside that can be affected by water, humidity, and dust. Your garage is a good example!
Most vapor-tight LED lights have an outer shell made of either polyurethane or fiberglass. In turn, this outer layer is lined with a complete metal fixture for extra protection.
Key Differences Between Vapor Tight and Watertight LED Lights
- Watertight light fixtures are designed to handle water, while vapor-tight lights can merely prevent dirt and vapor from getting into the fixture.
- Do you want to know a little secret of the trade? Frequently these types of LED lighting are virtually the same but marketed differently. The best way to tell whether or not a light fixture is suitable for a wet environment is to ignore the marketing language and look at the IP rating.
Ingress Protection Explained
When looking for a watertight or vapor-tight LED light, you need to look at the IP (Ingress Protection) rating. An IP rating gives you two essential bits of information about the functionality of the lights:
- how much the enclosure protects people from any moving parts inside
- how protected the equipment is from foreign bodies, including dust
- the protection level from moisture such as drips, sprays, and full-on submersion
The IP rating is made up of two digits and the first refers to intrusion protection, and the second refers to moisture protection.
- Intrusion Protection: rated from 0(sometimes marked by an X), meaning no special protection, to 6, meaning dust-tight.
- Moisture Protection: rated from 0 (sometimes marked by an X), meaning no protection from moisture to 9, meaning protection from high-pressure, high-temperature jet sprays and spray cleaning.
Real-World Example: LITELUME&#;s Floodlight is IP65 rated. From what we&#;ve just learned, this means it is dust-tight (6) and protected against low-pressure jets from any angle (5). That makes these floodlights perfect for parking lots, auto dealerships, billboards, and general outdoor lighting.
Areas to That Need Water Resistant LEDs
Whichever name you want to give your watertight LED light fixture of choice, you need them in the following places:
- Garages: whether you use a garage to park cars or do workshop work, you need it to withstand dust and moisture.
- Spas: these hallowed halls of relaxation have water splattering everywhere, and clients and spa workers alike need to be kept safe.
- Car Washes: take everything we said about the garage and multiply it by 100. There are jet streams and hot soapy water every which way.
- Parking Lots: exposed to the elements and need some illumination to ensure safety from the elements. Keep yourself from getting sued in case Mrs. Richardson taxes a tumble on your dark parking lot late at night in February.
- Refrigerators: constantly exposed to cold air as well as high humidity. Any freezer and refrigerator LED lights need to be unaffected by water and moisture. Naturally, this is also the case for big, industrial walk-in freezers.
- Pools: those beautiful lights when you dive underwater are a sight to behold, but they have to be safe when they&#;re surrounded by water and splashing kids.
Tldr; Vapor Tight and Watertight LEDs
Many places on the world wide web will tell you that there are many differences between the two, but the fact is that these two terms are often used interchangeably to make decision-making easier for consumers. Unfortunately, that often leads to even more confusion. When deciding which energy-saving LED lights to use in wet or humid environments: always check that IP rating!
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