LEDs Application in Extreme Conditions

Some places have extreme conditions where typical LED lighting may not meet special needs. The blog will cover four unique applications: hazardous locations, high temperature, intense outdoor, and food processing. If you find yourself assessing lighting upgrades for any of these types of conditions, then please consider the products suggested.

Explosion Proof High-Bay & Flood Light Requirements – C1D1 and C1D2
High-Temperature High Bay and Flood Light Requirements – up to 190 Degrees Fahrenheit
LED High-Mast Light Requirements – IP67 and Salt Spray
NSF Certified Food Processing High Bay Light Requirements

Hazardous Locations

Some industrial environments need unique LED lights because it can be hazardous if a light explodes. Situations, where explosive concentrations of vapors or dust may exist, must be provided with special lighting for protection purposes. Hazardous industrial facilities can include:

Chemical plants
Oil refineries
pumping stations, Gas stations, substations
Paint facilities, coal mining
Wastewater treatment plants
Tunnels or airports
Military bases, weapons storage

You possibly have heard of the kinds C1D1 or C1D2 etc. But do you acknowledge how to choose the best explosion proof LED light for certain classifications? We’ve put together a mere guide to describe what types of explosion-proof lighting classifications there are to encourage you when making that decision.

High-Temperature Facilities

Plants that generate heat like, nuclear power plants, steel foundries, and other power generation plants may have ambient temperatures near to the lights of 190 degrees Fahrenheit. Most of the LED products work fine in temperatures up to 130 degrees Fahrenheit to 140 degrees Fahrenheit. So, for electrical contractors and facilities managers preparing a lighting upgrade in this type of circumstances, they really should consider this into consideration. High temperatures necessitate specialized, custom-designed appliances to increase the life of the fixture through reducing maintenance costs and producing reliable lighting.

To provide environments with the particular need, Tanlite Guide offers two types of High-Temperature Fixtures that exceed these typical ranges. 190 degrees Fahrenheit line of high-temperature LED 190 degrees Fahrenheit LED High-Bays and LED 190 degrees Fahrenheit LED Floodlights to work well when the temperature can approach these extreme levels.

It has a great, custom heat sink in its solid-state design with under-driven components to maximize reduced heat production. 167 degrees Fahrenheit line of High Temp line of high-temperature LED 167 degrees Fahrenheit High Bays and LED 167 degrees Fahrenheit Floods that can work well when your temperatures are above 140 degrees Fahrenheit but below 167 degrees Fahrenheit.

Extreme Outdoor Requirements

Docks and off-shore drilling platforms are novel applications when it appears to light. The destructive nature of the salt air can restrict the lifespan of conventional lamps. So, electrical contractors should be aware that there alternatives for these conditions that will provide outstanding outdoor, long-lasting LED lighting. One such light is the LED pole-mount high mast. That is IP67, comes with a 10-year warranty additionally is available in up to 900W. This light can succeed up to a 2000W MH. It is unique that it has an optional remote drive installation – acknowledging for the suitable facility; reducing maintenance costs.

Food Processing

Food and beverage plants are industrial spaces, but the lighting fixtures used in them can't be the same thats used in other industrial areas like warehouses and manufacturing plants. The light fixtures used in food processing must have a high level of security against components such as effluents, airborne dust, steam, oils, grime, mist, cleaning solvents, water, and other contaminants. NSF Certified LED Lights for Food Processing are uniquely designed to reach all the stringent food-grade luminaire guidelines. They are created to replace 250W to 400W+ Metal Halide.

Whether you are replacing lighting in a high-temperature, a hazardous location, power plant, in a food processing Facilities or are by the seaside, you want to heed this special attention. Our LED techs are ready to chat via this website and answer your questions. Click on the “Contact us” and just ask!