The countdown is on: From 1st September 2023, no fluorescent lamps of the common T8 type of construction are allowed to be put on the market. This marks a turning point for industry – and users of hazardous systems will have to deal with the consequences.

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The benefits of modern LED technology are especially important in those places where luminaires are in continuous operation and where maintenance and repair require a lot of expenditure. Especially for clean rooms, lighting solutions that are highly efficient and that feature a long service life are required. Furthermore, LED luminaires used in these environments must be designed so that they are explosion-protected and comply with strict hygiene regulations.

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In many industrial sectors, powdered and dust-like products are processed or formed during the production process. Regardless of the classification as useful dust or waste dust, the vast majority of all dust substances can result in a fire hazard and, under certain circumstances, even an explosion hazard. Most dusts that are found in industry are combustible – even just a small layer of dust in an enclosed room is enough to trigger an explosion after being stirred up and ignited. Many people affected by this risk are not aware of the hazards of a potential dust explosion, which is a good reason to get to grips with this topic in more detail.

Enabling compact designs, remarkable energy efficiency and a long service life, LED luminaires are also very robust. Based on this combination of features, they are almost universally suitable for use in industrial environments around the world. However, extreme temperature conditions require special design considerations, lest excessive heat or very cold sub-zero environments have a severely negative impact on the lifespan of LEDs. Rico Schulz, Product Manager Lighting Technology at explosion protection expert R. STAHL, discusses the issue of temperature resistance.

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The protective measures that make up primary and secondary explosion protection are not always sufficient. As a result, tertiary explosion protection focuses on reducing the effects of an explosion. Designing containers and equipment in accordance with the maximum expected explosion pressure enables you to control the effects of an explosion. Additionally, the explosion must be prevented from spreading to other parts of the system through the use of explosion decoupling.

HPS Titan™ encapsulated transformers are used in installations where safety is your priority, efficiency is a concern and the environment, location and application are key.

HPS Titan™ Series encapsulated transformers offer an innovative design with technological improvements for industrial and hazardous applications. The transformer core and coil is completely encapsulated in epoxy and silica, providing excellent protection from airborne contaminants and prevents the ingress of moisture. The three phase design has a removable hinged door and factory installed grounding lugs, reducing installation time and money.