Sparks Electrical News May 2020

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BEKA Schréder launches versatile LED bulkhead

T he QVAL is a decorative yet versatile, high-performance and relia- ble LED bulkhead that outperforms all conventional wall mounted bulkhead luminaires by providing a bright and long-lasting light for outdoor wall mounted applications. The design ensures discreet integration without compromising on performance. The QVAL delivers a strong white light with a high colour rendering index to ensure perfect visibility and comfort at all times. The luminaire emits a pleasant light due to the highly efficient white reflector. The indirect reflector design has been specifically developed to provide glare-free lighting and a high-performing light distribution. Thanks to the QVAL’s high optical performance and strong mechanical design, it can achieve substantial energy and maintenance savings.

maintain the IP rating of the luminaire. • High energy savings compared to systems with traditional discharge lamps. • Robust yet discreet design to complement any environment. • High visual comfort. • White light with a high colour rendering index. • Optional integrated movement or daylight sensor for further energy savings. The QVAL is a versatile bulkhead, perfectly suited for decorative ap- plications such as shopping centres, commercial buildings and public buildings, but also for industrial applications such as the exterior light- ing of warehouses, industrial halls and loading bays.

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Key advantages of the QVAL include: Designed and manufactured in South Africa, thus taking our continent’s harsh thermal and environ- mental conditions into account. • Marine grade high-pressure die-cast alumini- um (EN 1706 AC-44300) housing. • Easy installation with removable back plate to L ighting is a critical aspect in a number of in- dustries such as manufacturing, mining, ma- rine, packaging, and even sports. Electrical fixtures for such industries are designed for heavy duty performance and can last in even the most adverse conditions such as extreme temperatures and climate. These are five of the most commonly used lighting fixtures across a multitude of indus- tries: Explosion Proof Lighting In industries like mining, transportation, steel, ma- rine, etc., there are high risks of explosions which you cannot overlook at any cost. You have to make sure that the lighting fixtures have the ability to withstand the heat and pressures that are gener- ated by an explosion. Explosion proof fixtures meet some of the most stringent quality standards of the National Electric Code. Indoor Fixtures Indoor fixtures can be installed in a number of in- door work areas like workshops, workstations, bays, etc. As different work environments have different requirements for lighting systems, it would be ideal to contact a supplier who can offer you customised lighting requirements. Ensure that the lighting sys- tems are capable of withstanding harsh working conditions as well as extreme temperatures. Roadway Fixtures Roadway fixtures are ideal for places where you need high mast lighting. Safety is extremely impor- tant on the roads and is of major concern for the protection of all those present on the road, which is why you need a brightly lit road. You can control the amount of light generated by these roadway fixtures to make them brighter or dimmer, based on the time of the day they are being switched on. Flood Lighting Every sports ground requires proper lighting. It isn’t a pleasant experience for the spectators when they can’t clearly see what’s going on in the ground/field and it would equally hinder the players from per- forming well if the lighting is compromised. Regard- less of which sport it is, be it tennis, football, cricket, basketball or rugby, floodlights are an indispensable part. Lighting for Hazardous Locations Places like nuclear plants, mining fields, oil rigs, and underwater operations require high quality and fail- ure-free lighting solutions. It is important that there are various kinds of light sources as well as lights so that work doesn’t halt due to lighting failure of any kind. Ideally, you must not use regular indus- trial lighting fixtures in such places. Make sure the lighting you use is reliable, has a long life, and low maintenance costs. The classifications of industrial lighting

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