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PS-1081
Pulp & Paper Mills
Wisconsin, USA
- High Bay Hot Series
PS-1076
Pulp & Paper Mills
Kentucky, USA
- Round Series
PS-1075
Pulp & Paper Mills
Kentucky, USA
- Round Series
PS-1077
Pulp & Paper Mills
Illinois, USA
- Round Series
PS-1080
Pulp & Paper Mills
Georgia, USA
- Block Mini Series
PS-1079
Pulp & Paper Mills
Wisconsin, USA
- High Bay Hot Series
PS-1082
Pulp & Paper Mills
Kentucky, USA
- Round Series
PS-1078
Pulp & Paper Mills
Kentucky, USA
- Block Series
PS-1083
Pulp & Paper Mills
Florida, USA
- Round Series
PS-1074
Pulp & Paper Mills
Hawesville, KY, USA
- Block Series
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Lighting Challenges in Pulp & Paper Mills
Pulp and paper production generates combustible wood dust and fiber ("flyings") in processing and handling areas, which may fall under Class II Division 1/Class II Division 2 for dust or Class III for fiber-related hazards, depending on the specific process. Chemical pulping processes also introduce corrosive conditions, requiring Heavy-Duty Harsh Rated Lighting or NEMA 4X construction in treatment areas.
High humidity throughout much of the mill — particularly in pulping and drying areas — adds another layer of moisture exposure that standard industrial fixtures aren't always built to withstand over time.
Recommended Fixture Types
- Hazardous-Rated Lighting — for combustible dust and fiber areas in processing and handling zones
- Heavy-Duty Harsh Rated Lighting — for chemical pulping and high-humidity environments
- High Bay Lighting — for large-format production floors
- Linear Lighting — for paper machine lines and process areas
Required Certifications
- UL 844 — for classified dust and fiber hazard areas within the mill
- UL 1598 — for standard, non-classified mill lighting
Choosing the Right Fixture for Your Site
Confirm which specific areas of your mill generate combustible dust or fiber, and to what concentration, since this determines classification requirements. Separately, evaluate chemical and humidity exposure in pulping and treatment areas to determine appropriate corrosion-resistant construction.