Atexindustries is located in the Netherlands as part of the Optilight Group: Various companies specialised in ATEX certified lighting and peripherals with a strong position in Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. Since the early nineties the Optilight Group has been located in Woudrichem, near Rotterdam, Antwerp and the German banks of the Rhine.
“We supply a wide range of industries, such as the aircraft industry, shipbuilding, food & beverage processing and the petrochemical industry” explains Jean Paul Minczeles of Atexindustries. “Thanks to our range, we can offer a total solution for any unique and specific situation. From the plug that connects the equipment to the power supply to where the portable lamps are used. We can supply everything: connectors, transformers, cable reels, extension cables and finally the portable lamps”.
A few years ago, Atexindustries took the initiative to develop a revolutionary product: a powerful and easily portable, ATEX certified, and rechargeable floodlight. The reason was obvious: power supply for work lights, often temporary installations, can be quite a challenge, both with or without ATEX requirements. Cable length limitations, different voltages, different types of connectors, mismatching sockets can make installation work difficult and expensive. And since requirements vary from country to country this is certainly a nightmare for internationally operating companies. The length of the power cable can be one of the biggest problems. With a safe voltage of 24 V. and a cable length of 25m. many items like catalytic cracking units of 70 meters high, storage tanks of 60 meters, airplane fuselages with wingspan and length of 50 meters cannot be reached for good quality illumination.
Minczeles: “We worked together with Artidor, the only company that turned out to be able to develop a lightweight rechargeable lamp with revolutionary properties: A minimum of 3000 lumens for eight hours. Within a year our vision became reality: the required light output, at least 3000 lumens, the operating time of eight hours and yet a magical weight of less than 6 Kg. (12 pounds): The Ultra2 was born.
Lamp properties
The requirements of the various industries have been taken into account in the design of this lamp. Of course: At ATEX zones, we quickly think of the petrochemical industry. But, as it weighs less than 6 Kg, it is perfect for transport to and use at offshore locations, to be used on hard-to-reach places or in circumstances where floating can be lifesaving: Sewers or pump houses, engine rooms. Certification allows it to be used with hydrogen pipelines and installations. The design has rounded corners and the elastic polypropylene housing causes minimal damage in the event of a fall. A must in the aviation industry where fuselage protection is paramount.
The special features make the Ultra2 not only an extremely safe lamp, but also the most efficient and cost-effective ATEX solution. With a portable rechargeable lamp, expensive ATEX items such as plugs, reels, transformers and extension cables are no longer necessary. Installation work by a certified professional has also become superfluous, an additional time and money saver. The eight-hour operating time make the floodlight clearly suitable for installation, repair & maintenance work and, due to its versatility, also for emergency situations.
Last but not least: The Ultra2 is a good solution for the rental industry. No discussions with the end user about the correct voltage, 230 V or 24 V or about cable length, no necessary training about transformers and matching connectors. The use of the lamp is simple and uncomplicated, ideal for rental. The maintenance-free housing, antistatic to the core, is smooth and easy to clean. The batteries are also maintenance-free and come with a four-year warranty. The design is easily stackable and space-saving.
“Indeed, since the introduction in the spring of 2019, we have seen more and more different types of customers switching to a rechargeable way of working,” concludes Jean Paul Minczeles with satisfaction. “And a professional network of distributors certainly helps,” he adds.
Atexindustries BV
Woudrichem, The Netherlands
Tel: +31 (0)183-309333
Web: atexindustries.com
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