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was critical to help staff locate their nearest escape way when visibility is compromised .
Strip LED lighting also has a market for conveyor lighting which Mineglow has supplied to mines in the Hunter Valley , New South Wales and to Brisbane Ports in Queensland . Conveyors are critical to the movement of material in a mine or port . To keep them running well and to detect any tears or damage to the conveyor early , it ’ s important to have clear visibility of the belt ’ s condition . “ Early detection and prevention of damage is essential . High visibility through even , ‘ daylight ’ lighting is required when repairing and maintaining conveyors . X-Glo ’ s continuous strip lighting meets these high visibility requirements . Lighting is installed either overhead and / or on the side of the conveyor for clear visibility of any damage or obstructions .”
Pater added on the wider market : “ There ’ s no one-size-fits-all when it comes to LED strip lights .
There are many variations in product quality and a wide range of specifications to meet the electrical certification requirements for different operating zones particularly in mining , and oil and gas environments . x-Glo lights have
continually improved over time , based on our customers ’ feedback . For example , advances in nano technology enabled us to improve the dust repellent properties of each LED strip . Original LED strip lights were only available in PVC , but we have now introduced a silicon range which

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HALO Solutions celebrates over a decade of mine LED strip lighting
HALO LED Strip Lighting was developed by South Africa-based HALO Solutions in the year 2010 and was successfully patented in the year 2013 , so it is celebrating well over a decade of service to the industry . The company told IM : “ The HALO Strip lighting products has proven reliability and longevity with over 10 years functionality , and has unmatched performance with the ‘ ULTRA ’ range providing over 2000 lumens per metre light output , plus many more cutting-edge features .” Traditionally the LED strip was supplied in factory made lengths , but recent innovations have made it possible to customise whatever length is required , whether it be 1 metre , or 100 metres , by simply cutting the required length on site and fitting the accessories needed , providing the ‘ tailor made ’ solutions you need . The ethos of HALO is to constantly push the boundaries in technology , quality , affordability and practicality , and recently launched our HALO-CO-NO range , which is our germicidal underground and industrial lighting range , focussed on fighting the scourge of COVID by providing robust , safe and effective solutions against the spread of COVID in the workplace . Other firsts in innovation include the HALO PORTABLE RANGE , where the popular HALO LED Strip is now available in easy-to-use portable roll up devices , which can be quickly rolled out , and if needed adjoined to other HALO PORTABLES to create long distance runs and rolling them all back up again to be stored , or washed since all the HALO LED Strip and accessories are IP68 waterproof .”
makes the light more flexible , durable and even better at repelling dust . Installation time has consistently been an important consideration for our customers in mining . In response , we now have a Long-Range version which enables minesites to install our lighting at continuous lengths of up to 168 m between power sources . This simplifies installation , reduces the base infrastructure needed to power the lights . This results in less parts that can fail or get damaged resulting in next to zero maintenance . Our Long- Range version is starting to gain momentum in the tunnelling sector ,

M requiring fewer power sources – reducing infrastructure and cost .” x-Glo products come with a five-year warranty and a ten-year life expectancy and the product has one of the largest market shares in amp LED strip lights with e y over 300 km now installed globally . In

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Interactive Warning System pilot currently underway , and systems that give underground mines the ability to configure and control their LED lights based on their specific needs . This will allow mines to have a proper traffic light management system underground . All Mineglow solutions will be built on an open architecture for easy integration with other third party systems .”
Dialight launches ProSite LED
Dialight Group , a leader in industrial LED lighting innovation , has launched its new ProSite LED floodlight range for the EMEA and APAC markets . The floodlights are designed for industrial applications , providing , the company says , superior visibility to external worksites with crisp , near daylight illumination to ensure the safety and security of a diverse range of facilities including mine sites . The new ProSite series is currently available in 12,000-65,000 lumen models , reaching up to 165 lumens per watt , for mounting heights of up to 30 m . The floodlights integrate highly efficient precision optics , offering a wide range of beam patterns from narrow-spot to very wide , symmetric or asymmetric , and are capable of withstanding harsh environments , according to the company . The in-house designed optical surfaces precisely distribute the light over the target area with minimum light spill for optimal illumination without wasted light or unnecessary light pollution , Dialight says . Offering maximum protection against water , dust , debris , vibration and impact with IP66 / 67 , and IK10 ( integrated polycarbonate optic / lens or lens cover ) or IK08 ( glass lens cover ) ratings , the floodlights come with corrosion-resistant 316 stainless steel mounting hardware as standard . The ProSite can also withstand a variety of environmental conditions and has a wide operating temperature range of -40 ° C to + 65 ° C .
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