Shenhai Explosion-Proof
Recent workshop and factory explosions, often triggered by dust, highlight the critical need for LED explosion-proof lighting. Dust explosions may seem rare, but they occur in everyday environments filled with combustible dust, like flour in bakeries. To illustrate, we conducted an experiment under Mr. Liu’s guidance, a veteran in the bakery industry. We used a hose, the top half of a plastic bottle, a candle, a lighter, and a small amount of flour.
Following Mr. Liu’s instructions, we connected the hose to the bottle top filled with flour. Blowing air through the hose, the flour dispersed in the air and ignited instantly when it contacted the candle flame, producing a significant burst of fire. This phenomenon, known as a dust explosion, occurs when fine dust particles are suspended in the air and ignite upon contacting a flame or high heat. Consequently, in environments like bakeries, open flames are strictly prohibited.
Considering the high risk of dust explosions, how should lighting be chosen in dusty environments? Standard lighting is inadequate in such settings. Instead, LED explosion-proof lights are the preferred alternative. Despite their 50W power, LED explosion-proof lights can provide an impressive 6000lm luminous efficiency, far surpassing the output of an 80W standard light.
LED explosion-proof lights are commonly used in dusty workplaces prone to accidents. These lights are designed for hazardous areas with combustible gases and dust, preventing internal sparks, arcs, and high temperatures from igniting the surrounding environment. As solid-state cold light sources, LED lights have high electro-optical conversion efficiency, low heat generation, low power consumption, and long service life. Using imported LED sources, they save up to 90% energy compared to incandescent lights and about 60% compared to current energy-saving lamps. With a laboratory life span of up to 100,000 hours, they offer long-term maintenance-free operation.
LED explosion-proof lights are professionally designed with robust construction and sealed surfaces, making them durable, dustproof, and corrosion-resistant. In environments where dust explosion risks are present, it’s vital not to take chances. Opting for the right LED explosion-proof lighting can provide an additional layer of safety in production and daily life.