Benefits are said to include high energy efficiency, good lighting quality and operating life of 100,000h at 45°C ambient temperature, resulting in savings in installation, operation and maintenance costs.

The new TX65 range of Ex-protected LED area lights are made in accordance with ATEX and IECEx standards. They are available as pole- or ceiling-mounted units and can also be supplied as a two-module version. The TX65 is designed for general illumination duties at medium and high suspension heights in harsh, hazardous environments, particularly onshore oil refineries and petrochemical plants.

Alan Mellows, UK sales director at Glamox International comments: “Compared to conventional, equivalent high pressure sodium lamps, the TX65 can reduce energy consumption by up to 75%. In addition, the TX65 is designed as a virtually maintenance-free unit, resulting in significantly increased maintenance intervals – typically five to ten times higher than conventional lighting solutions.” 

“As hazardous area lights are normally installed in inaccessible locations that are difficult to reach without using scaffolding or rope access, the increased maintenance intervals associated with the TX65 result in substantial cost savings for end users, particularly if they have hundreds or thousands of lamps installed. Reduced maintenance also means reduced risk of injuries to workers accessing the area lights,” added Mellows.

The TX65 is designed to provide a high quality light output and high performance in ambient temperatures ranging from -50 to +55°C. The degree of protection of the TX65 is achieved without the use of flame paths that would require inspection and maintenance.