NL Technologies introduces today the Northern Light® first ever MSHA approved cordless, all in one cap lamp, the Polaris! The Polaris integrates the battery and light source in one enclosure. The lamp is hands free and fully cordless. Two light sources plus an emergency flashing beacon mode are standard in Polaris lamps with the main light output at 3,500+Lux. “The Northern Light® Polaris is going to revolutionize personal lighting in coal mines in the US” says Heidi Levitt, President of NLT Global.
The low maintenance Polaris is safe for Group II environments, while also being fully approved by IECEx and ATEX M1, and boasts the latest in LED optics and multiple mounting options for a person or a vehicle – the 6 oz lamp keeps a low profile which allows it to fit snugly against the mounting bracket. The Polaris provides a stable light through a lithium-ion battery, with an operating and charging time of 12 hours and a 500+ charge lifecycle, which retrofits two for one on NLT GII charging racks.
NL Technologies has been designing and manufacturing equipment for the underground mining industry for over twenty years. In 2004, NLT leveraged its expertise to launch the Northern Light DigitalTM division, which designs IS underground tracking and communications systems aimed at improving safety, operating efficiency and preventing mine emergencies.