Light for industry and engineering Metal working

Active Light | Connecting with Nature Creating Light Creates Precision Active Light in industry is as unique and dynamic as the employees, the processes and the layout of different production halls. Human Centric Lighting puts the focus of the lighting design firmly on the individual. Visual, emotional and biological needs are fully supported by a blend of Active Light and additional workplace-oriented lighting for work during the day and the night. This approach also facilitates accurate working and improved quality. Pioneering lighting solutions with Activity-Based-Lighting use innovative sensor...

Intensity Dynamically adjusted lighting levels help employees with their regular visual tasks. Active Light helps reduce error rates and increase worker safety. Direction Uniform and shadow-free illumination minimises glare – even with glossy surfaces. Adjusting the direction of the light towards the visual object with Active Light enhances quality. Precise work is promoted and fatigue is simultaneously kept to a minimum. Colour Active Light means tailoring light colours to reflect age, user preference and working hours, increasing wellbeing and boosting employee productivity. Time Artificial...

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Lighting quality There are a wide range of visual tasks in the metal industry. Bright and shiny surfaces place particularly high requirements on the lighting. Uniform illumination with as few shadows as possible is essential for concentrated working. Optimum lighting should never be underestimated in the working world. Industrial luminaires from Zumtobel ensure perfect lighting conditions in compliance with EN 12464-1 for a variety of different s ­ ituations, whether for larger visual tasks or detailed inspection work. They can even effectively counteract irritating glare on highly specular materials....

Changing visual tasks “We take care of everything from rough assembly to soldering operations in one hall. So who should the lighting please?" You will find a matching optic and performance level for Type of indoor area, task or activity the wide variety of visual tasks in the metal industry. Excerpt from en 12464 Several stages of production are strung together in a confined space in numerous production halls. The lighting therefore has to be able to provide optimum lighting conditions for several different situations. Remember: The more complex the work, the higher the requirements. A luminous...

Lighting quality Minimise the glare caused by reflection “ right light dazzles my employees when B they look at the object they are working on.” A high selective luminance can cause glare, so this needs to be carefully avoided. Metals with highly specular surfaces tend to reflect light and cause irritating glare. This effect frequently occurs with high-pressure discharge lamps. In principle, uniform light distribution should be prioritised over high luminance. Light lines are recommended for rooms up to six metres in height whereas high-bay luminaries are a sensible option for higher halls. There...

Dirt, oils and lubricants put the component materials of a luminaire through their paces. Rough environments call for a higher degree of protection. The frequency and ease of luminaire cleaning is closely related to the surface design. Industrial luminaires have to resist dust, oils and lubricants every day, particularly when it comes to metal working. However, often the height of the applications means that they are rarely cleaned. As a result, the luminaires have to rely on special design principles and materials if they still want to provide an optimum performance in demanding environments....

Resistance Tough against oils and emulsions “ he air contains oils and lubricants. T Lighting that is not robust represents a safety risk for my employees.” Resistant materials such as PMMA protect the luminaire and the people. Sturdy luminaires are indispensable in a demanding environment. Without special surfaces and careful workmanship, there is a risk that foreign bodies like drilling coolants, grinding dust, oil vapours and flying sparks could penetrate and damage the inside of the luminaire. At the same time, greases, lube oils and coolants take a lot out of the housing. Resistant materials...

Resistance Higher degrees of protection “ he environment is dusty and dirty, T but I can’t clean the lighting all that often.” Higher degrees of protection and carefully designed surfaces minimise deposits. If dirt and dust accumulates on a luminaire, it can heat up faster and therefore reduce the lamp life. A clever surface design works against dust deposits from the very start – banishing the risk of overheating and minimising expensive and complex maintenance work. Higher degrees of protection prevent the unwanted penetration of solids and liquids. The CRAFT high-bay luminaire is a perfect...

The higher the hall, the greater the benefit of an easy-to-install, maintenance-free luminaire. Lighting management and the matching optic ensure that visual tasks are solved efficiently. Lighting management saves as much energy as possible. Machines that work independently and zones without people do not need any light. Luminaires that switch themselves on and off as required offer significant benefits in terms of energy costs and dependability. An intelligent lighting control system is the optimum solution. This adjusts the light intensity to suit the specific visual task, avoiding any unnecessary...

Cost-effectiveness Easy installation and maintenance “ need a service lift for the maintenance I of the luminaires. That's complicated, takes up space and interferes in production.” LED luminaires are long-life and almost maintenance-free Lamp life Lamp life in hours (h) The lighting in high halls is usually difficult to reach. This makes any cleaning and maintenance complicated and expensive. Industrial luminaires from Zumtobel have been specially designed for demanding environments – and you can be certain that the higher degrees of protection also extend the maintenance intervals for the lighting....