Energy-saving lighting from Dialight
SafeSite illumination fixtures, developed by LED specialists Dialight, are being fitted in a number of processing facilities and drill rigs for global mineral producers Rio Tinto Energy America.
The mining operators have decided to replace their traditional high-pressure sodium, metal halide and fluorescent lighting with the SafeSite illumination, to reduce the need for maintenance, save on energy costs and improve safety in hazardous locations.
The LED is a rugged and solid-state device, with a robust housing designed to UL Class 1 Division 2 standards, so that it can withstand shock and vibration. This gives SafeSite a longer working lifespan than conventional lights, reducing maintenance and lamp replacement costs.
SafeSite has also been designed to be as energy-efficient as possible, helping customers to make substantial power savings in a number of ways. The 100W-LED, for example, can replace traditional HID fixtures that require up to 250W, offering, claim Dialight, potential energy savings of up to 60%.
Another benefit of SafeSite is that it does not require a ‘warm up’ period and, thereby, operates instantly. Using the latest LED technology and proprietary optics, the lighting device also illuminates its superior white light on the required areas to ensure energy is not wasted.
Doug Woehler, product manager at Dialight, believes SafeSite’s low voltage and its ability to operate in arduous conditions makes the LED fixture suitable for use in mines and quarries.
‘The emergence of LED technology designed specifically for hazardous environments means that companies, such as Rio Tinto Energy America, can use SafeSite to reduce their maintenance and energy costs without having to compromise their lighting needs,’ he explained.
‘In some environments where coal dust can create the potential for explosions, traditionally lighting cannot be used, while SafeSite offers a newer, safer and more efficient option to light these hazardous areas.’
The mining operators have decided to replace their traditional high-pressure sodium, metal halide and fluorescent lighting with the SafeSite illumination, to reduce the need for maintenance, save on energy costs and improve safety in hazardous locations.
The LED is a rugged and solid-state device, with a robust housing designed to UL Class 1 Division 2 standards, so that it can withstand shock and vibration. This gives SafeSite a longer working lifespan than conventional lights, reducing maintenance and lamp replacement costs.
SafeSite has also been designed to be as energy-efficient as possible, helping customers to make substantial power savings in a number of ways. The 100W-LED, for example, can replace traditional HID fixtures that require up to 250W, offering, claim Dialight, potential energy savings of up to 60%.
Another benefit of SafeSite is that it does not require a ‘warm up’ period and, thereby, operates instantly. Using the latest LED technology and proprietary optics, the lighting device also illuminates its superior white light on the required areas to ensure energy is not wasted.
Doug Woehler, product manager at Dialight, believes SafeSite’s low voltage and its ability to operate in arduous conditions makes the LED fixture suitable for use in mines and quarries.
‘The emergence of LED technology designed specifically for hazardous environments means that companies, such as Rio Tinto Energy America, can use SafeSite to reduce their maintenance and energy costs without having to compromise their lighting needs,’ he explained.
‘In some environments where coal dust can create the potential for explosions, traditionally lighting cannot be used, while SafeSite offers a newer, safer and more efficient option to light these hazardous areas.’
