In the field of industrial lighting, the performance and life span of LED tri-proof lamps (waterproof, dustproof and corrosion-resistant) depend largely on the choice of materials for their housings. As a Chinese supplier who has been deeply cultivating the industry for 15 years, TUBU understands the importance of material for product reliability. In this article, we will bring you an in-depth analysis of the characteristics of the five major materials: PC, PMMA, GRP, stainless steel and tempered glass, which will help you accurately match the application scenarios.
Comparison of the Characteristics of the Five Materials
PC (Polycarbonate) - The King of Lightweight Impact Resistance
Advantage: 250 times the impact strength of glass, the weight is only 1/5 of stainless steel, suitable for frequent vibration of the construction site, mine.
Limitations: long-term UV irradiation easy to yellow, need to add anti-UV coating (using Germany Bayer raw materials, life extension of 30%).
TUBU Recommends DLG LED Tri-proof Light L9 Products.
DLG LED Tri-proof Light L9 Advantages:
IP67 & IP69K
PMMA IK08 Resistance to ammonia, PC IK10
Against water pressure of 100bar(1450psi) and temperature of 80°C
System efficiency up to 130lm/W & 150lm/W option
High CRI >80
BOKE isolated driver, flicker free, ENEC/TUV/SAA/CE/C-tick certified
Wide beam angle 120°
5 Year Warranty on complete fixture. (LED's, Driver, & Housing) - CE,RoHs, IP69K, CB, ENEC, ETL, C-TICK, D-Mark, DLG certificates - Surface Mount & Suspension Mount - Standard material for end caps, breather, surface mounting bracket is 304 Standard material for end caps, breather, surface mounting bracket is 304 stainless steel, 316 material is available for option. - Spare parts order seperately
Applicable scenes:
Factory workshop, warehouse, outdoor parking lot, bus station, logistics center, park, square, tourist attractions, ships, food processing, pharmaceutical industry, agriculture, animal husbandry, marine engineering.
PMMA (Acrylic) - High Transmittance Aesthetic Bearing
Advantage: Light transmittance rate of 92% or more, soft light without glare, suitable for supermarkets, laboratories and other visually sensitive scenes.
Breakthrough point: original honeycomb structure design, IP67 protection under 0.8mm thickness, cracking the traditional acrylic brittle problem.
GRP (Glass Reinforced Plastic)--The Terminator of Chemical Corrosion
Characteristics: Glass fiber reinforced epoxy resin, acid and alkali resistance level up to ISO standard Class 1A, specializing in electroplating plants, chemical plants.
Process upgrading: vacuum infusion molding technology, porosity <0.1%, to eliminate corrosive media infiltration.
TUBU Recommends GRP IP66 LED Tri Proof Light Products.
GRP IP66 LED Tri Proof Light Advantages:
IP66, GRP IK08
Glass fiber reinforced plastics
System efficiency up to 140lm/W & 160lm/W
High CRI >80
Environmentally friendly, no mercury, no UV, no IR
Wide beam angle 120°
Energy efficiency grade:C
Quick start instant 100% Iuminous flux
5 year warranty on complete fixture. (LED’s, Driver, & housing)
Certificate: CE, RoHs certified
Surface mount or suspension mount
Applicable scenes:
Factory workshops, production lines, underground parking lots, refrigerated warehouses, cold storage, etc.
Stainless Steel (316l Grade) - Extreme Environment Guardian
Performance: no rust and corrosion under -40℃~1200℃ temperature difference and 98% humidity, preferred by oil drilling platforms and coastal power plants.
Lightweight solution: 1.2mm ultra-thin stretching process, weight reduction of 40% and passed 100,000 times of seismic test.
Toughened Glass - High-Strength Transparent Armor
Data speak: surface compressive strength ≥200MPa, broken with obtuse particles, to protect the safety of food factories and pharmaceutical workshops.
Innovation: nano self-cleaning coating, rain water can be decontaminated, maintenance costs straight down 60%.
The Golden Rule of Material Selection: The Environment Determines the Material, And the Demand Defines the Program.
High corrosion + lightweight: GRP (e.g. electroplating workshop)
Impact resistance + portable installation: PC (such as logistics storage)
Clean and translucent + easy to clean: Tempered glass (e.g. pharmaceutical aseptic rooms)
Extreme temperature and humidity: Stainless steel (e.g. offshore drilling platforms)
Commercial lighting + low cost: PMMA (e.g. underground parking lot)
TUBU customized services: provide free environmental testing + 3D simulation of light source analysis, accurate matching of material combinations (such as PC + stainless steel frame).
TUBU--Make light trustworthy in any environment.
Why 90% of Customers Choose TUBU?
Authoritative certification: Reliable quality through ISO 9001/14001 and many international certifications such as CE and RoHS.
Flexible threshold: Low MOQ to meet the needs of small quantities, covering a wider range of customer groups.
Price Advantage: Bulk Price for bulk order, high cost performance.
Production capacity: two factories, 300+ employees, 10,000 square meters of production area to ensure stable delivery.
Customized service: We provide global OEM/ODM service to accurately match customers' needs.
Innovative Gene: Continuous R&D and innovation to keep the product technology leading.
Conclusion
Material is the “invisible armor” of LED tri-proof lights, choosing the right material means reducing maintenance cost by 50% and extending the service life by 3 times, TUBU, as a leader in China's industrial lighting solutions, provides a full chain of services from material selection to structural design. Click here for more information!