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New Dialight SafeSite GRP LED linear lighting stands up to mining conditions

Posted on 26 Nov 2019

Dialight Group, a leader in Hazardous Area and Industrial LED lighting, has announced the launch of its new SafeSite® Glass Reinforced Polyester (GRP) linear model for the APAC and EMEA markets. The rugged new fitting has been designed for long-life performance in the harshest environments and specifically for Hazardous Area applications including the mining and heavy manufacturing sectors. It is certified for IECEx/ATEX Zone 2, 21 & 22.

Available in 764 mm and 1,244 mm lengths with M25 entries as standard and a lumen output range of 2,785-5,750 lumens, the SafeSite GRP LED Linear can operate within the temperature range of -40°C up to +65°C. and comes complete with Dialight’s industry-leading 10-year warranty, providing a reliable, low maintenance solution with triple the lifespan of traditional fluorescents, even in the world’s most demanding conditions. Dialight’s LED lighting also contains no harmful toxins such as mercury.

Featuring Dialight’s exclusive in-house designed power supply and thermal management system, the SafeSite also features corrosion resistant GRP housing and stainless steel hardware. It is impact resistant and IK08 rated. It is also IP66/67 rated making it impervious to water and dust ingress.

Options include battery backup models with field-selectable durations of 60, 90 & 180 minutes to allow end users to easily conform with local regulations for minimum EM durations for egress lighting purposes. Additional safety features include four stainless steel retention tabs, an optional wire guard accessory, a wildlife, eco-friendly amber solution and a green shower safe and eye wash station option.

The new SafeSite GRP Linear range is controls-enabled, offering DALI 1.0/2.0 as standard across the range and is dimmable from 100% down to 5% to provide greater efficiency and energy savings. Fariyal Khanbabi, Dialight Group Chief Executive, commented, “The new GRP linear represents another key advancement in engineering, safety and longevity for harsh and hazardous industrial environments. We are justifiably proud to be able to bring our expertise to the market with a superior solution that is optimised for long life in challenging environments and offers one of the widest ambient temperature ranges on the market.”