What are explosion proof lights?

Explosion proof lights are specially designed luminaries that are able to resist the influence of explosive and flammable gasses. Many types of industry, such as mining, oil, chemical, processing, have high risk levels because of the presence of explosive gasses. The old types of lighting, such as incandescent and fluorescent are not suitable to use in the areas where there are inflammable and explosive gasses. The high temperatures of lighting, malfunctions and damages can cause terrible consequences, such as fires and explosions.

What are the requirements for explosion proof lighting?

In order to make luminaires safe and decrease the danger level in the hazardous areas, the special LED (light emitting diode) light should be used. The sealed structure inside the lights offers complete protection against explosive and inflammable gasses. The robust case gives protection against damage and vibrations.

What kinds of industry require these lights?

The traditional usage of these luminaires is in mines. This goes especially for coal mines where there is dangerous gas methane that could cause disasters. Traditional incandescent lights are often subject to corrosion, malfunctions and other problems. Therefore, it was necessary to develop lights that were able to sustain the environmental tests and prove their heavy duty performance. LEDs proved to be the best solution in those cases and they found their way for usage in mining industry. Besides mining, there is also oil industry. Oil refineries, drills and other oil processing plants have large quantities of flammable gasses and vapors that pose great threat to the workers and the environment. Chemical plants and metallurgies also need to use special lights to ensure safety.

How long can explosion proof luminaires operate flawlessly?

They can work for at least 3 years without need for replacement or maintenance. The reason is simple. They are constructed in a way that prevents them from malfunction. The principle is very easy and it involves organized clusters of LEDs. The single elements of lighting are grouped in clusters of main and auxiliary lights. The auxiliary lights are always on standby, and they are ready to turn on whenever it is needed. This way they are ready to offer high performance service in dangerous environment.

More Information:

Nanhua electronics is a well-known manufacturer of explosion proof lights. Their LED lights are reliable and suitable for heavy duty performance in hazardous environment.