LED strip lighting for harsh environments

Industrial areas are heavily reliant on long-lasting lighting – sometimes around the clock – in harsh conditions where temperatures can vary, dust from the processing of metal, plastic, paper and wood can settle, and water can splash and penetrate. Zumtobel is expanding its modular Tecton continuous-row lighting system to include IP64/IP54 protection. All sensitive joints are reliably sealed, opening additional areas for use of Tecton in applications with increased levels of dust and/or water.

All critical joints and connections of Zumtobel's Tecton IP64/IP54 lighting solutions are fitted with sealing components, creating comprehensive protection against dust and water splashes. The upper and lateral surfaces of the corrosion-resistant trunking are completely enclosed and smooth, so they do not provide any surface for dust or water to attack and are also easy to clean.
In the joint area between two support rails, a sealing sleeve prevents dirt and/or water from penetrating into the rail interior. Foam seals inside the profiles of the luminaires and translucent sealing strips between the lens elements protect the LEDs from contamination. Between the continuous-row modules and the trunking, foam beads blackened with soot on the outer profile wall ensure a dust and water-protected connection point.

The end caps of the continuous-row luminaires and modules are made of resistant plastic that is firmly bonded to a soft sealing lip. The elastic material of the lip ensures a tight connection between modules and cover strips. Laterally running TPE seals close the joint between rail and cover strip and ensure both tight transitions and a clean appearance.

Each Tecton trunking has five mains' cables, two control cables and two independent emergency lighting circuits. This means that not only general lighting, but also emergency lighting and lighting controls can be integrated into the overall system. All modules can be mounted on the trunking rail without tools. Thanks to a new locking mechanism, with integrated sealing plugs, the luminaires, sensors, and emergency lighting modules can be securely fastened with a flick of the wrist via two lateral levers.

The Tecton continuous-row lighting system adapts to changing requirements. This is ensured by a trunking rail with an11-pole integrated current conducting section and a pre-mounted butt joint connector. This enables continuous current tapping along the entire length of the rail. The seals at the joints do not detract from the functionality of the track. Even between two tracks, the lighting components can be flexibly positioned, added to, or moved.

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