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Heat- and dust-resistant lighting engineered for foundries and metal processing.
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PS-1044
Metal Processing
Wisconsin, USA
- Linear Series
PS-1043
Metal Processing
Arkansas, USA
- Linear Series
PS-1040
Metal Processing
Pennsylvania, USA
- Modular Hot Series
PS-1042
Metal Processing
Michigan, USA
- Block Series and Round Max Series
PS-1041
Metal Processing
Pennsylvania, USA
- Round Series
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Lighting Challenges in Metal Processing Facilities
Metal processing operations generate sustained radiant heat near furnaces, kilns, and smelting equipment, requiring High Temperature Lighting rated for ambient conditions well above standard industrial ranges. Many metal processing facilities also generate combustible metal dust, requiring Class II Division 1 or Class II Division 2 rated fixtures in dust-generating areas.
Heavy equipment, vibration, and potential impact from material handling further call for impact-resistant construction — commonly IK08 or IK10 rated fixtures — in addition to heat and dust considerations.
Recommended Fixture Types
- High Temperature Lighting — near furnaces, kilns, and smelting equipment
- Hazardous-Rated Lighting — for combustible metal dust-generating areas
- Heavy-Duty Harsh Rated Lighting — for vibration, impact, and general foundry durability
- High Bay Lighting — for large-format processing floors and foundries
Required Certifications
- UL 844 — for classified hazardous dust areas within metal processing facilities
- UL 1598 — for general, non-classified metal processing floor lighting
Choosing the Right Fixture for Your Site
Confirm ambient temperature exposure (including radiant heat from equipment, not just room temperature), whether combustible dust is generated in each specific area, and the level of vibration or impact risk present. Metal processing facilities often need different fixture specifications across different zones — furnace areas, dust-generating processes, and general floor space each have distinct requirements.