Choosing a machine lamp

Machine lights are a special category of auxiliary equipment that allows you to ensure comfortable work with industrial machines and equipment. They have certain differences from classic lamps, most often LED models with a flexible leg are used here.

A detailed overview of the assortment available will help you choose the best 24V local lighting fixtures and others, will help you understand the differences between their different groups.

Machine lights for industrial production are designed to provide an optimal view of the working area... There is a certain list of requirements for them. For example, the body is made of non-combustible, high-strength materials.

Most often these are steel and aluminum, transparent glass on a silicate base, dielectric polymers. LEDs, halogen and fluorescent versions are most often used as a source of illumination in modern machine-tool lamps.

The basic general requirements for such machine tool components are formulated quite clearly. For industrial workshops, they are standardized by GOST. Lighting devices should be as follows:

• with bracket; it can be replaced with a movable sleeve, this is necessary for positioning accuracy, more convenience when directing light;
• adapted for voltage 20/24 V;
• with a fixture on the wall or on the surface of machine tools;
• with a robust fireproof housing;
• with an additional autonomous power supply unit, it will help to continue working when the main power supply system is turned off;
• with a power of 20-30 W;
• with a color rendering index over 90;
• with indicators of the illumination value of about 1500 lux;
• with a color temperature from 4000 to 6500 K;
• protected from high humidity, temperature, this requirement is relevant for luminaires used in especially difficult conditions;
• with a high degree of protection against dust;
• vibration-resistant, therefore, when working on machines, incandescent lamps are practically not used;
• explosion-proof, fireproof.

Gooseneck luminaires used in the workplace are usually labeled 24 V. There are several main groups of such lamps. For local lighting in a workshop, the following varieties are most often used.

• LED... The LED type of luminaires is considered to be the safest. You can choose an option with a suitable luminous flux intensity, brightness, color spectrum parameters. The products have a long service life, are compact, and mobile. Most industrial models have a degree of dust and moisture protection IP65-IP67, there are swivel elements, quick-release fasteners.

• Luminescent... Lamps of this type in protective housings are the most durable, give a directed beam of light to the work surfaces. For industrial equipment, luminaires with rays of a neutral or white color spectrum are selected. Fluorescent lamps are not suitable for machine tools with strong vibrations.

• Halogen... Lamps of this type have replaced the usual lighting elements with a tungsten filament. The luminaires can operate in AC or DC networks and have a long service life.They differ in affordable cost, but are prone to destruction by vibration, consume a lot of energy. The light is obtained not directed, but diffused.

When choosing a suitable luminaire for a machine tool, you should pay attention to models that have already been tested in the most difficult conditions. Most of the modern solutions in this market are LED lamps. Top offers looks like this.

• LED M1-24V. A device with a switch and a holder handle, the body is made in the form of a drum. Six bright LEDs provide warm white light output. The stand-arm is made of impact-resistant plastic, the base / plinth shell is aluminum.

• LED M3S-24V. A lightweight LED luminaire with a flexible arm with a warm white color spectrum and a power of 4.5 watts. The model is designed for installation on the body of metal-cutting and woodworking machines. The bracket for this model is plastic, the case is shock-resistant aluminum.

• LED M9R-400-24V. Swivel LED luminaire in a rectangular housing, protected from moisture and oil (IP65). The power of the device is 12 W, the color temperature reaches 6000 K. The lamp is capable of operating at low and high atmospheric temperatures, functional and reliable.

• "NKP-03-60-026-03 Alkor". Machine light with E27 base for halogen or incandescent lamp. The flexible holder helps to direct the light source. Fastening can be carried out on a clamp or directly on the base of the machine. The lamp power is 60 W.

• "Armata 045-04 Transvit"... 6W LED luminaire with IP68 enclosure and 545mm post length. The base has a screw-on plate for mounting directly on the machine tool. The lamp shade is plastic.

• Jarrer JWL 55L. Machine light on a two-section folding support. LED base, aluminum housing, power supply is provided from a 24 V network with connection via a cord with a plug.

• Sturm! IWA30. Auxiliary luminaire for industrial and domestic machine tools. The electrical appliance is equipped with a cable, a microswitch, fastening to the equipment is carried out with a special clamping bolt. The power of the LED lamp is 5 W, the shade is reflective, supports 360-degree rotation, does not heat up during operation.

When choosing the right lighting equipment for the working surface of the machine, it is imperative to pay attention to the convenience and comfort of the operator. The correct set of lamp characteristics will help create optimal conditions for this. A quality luminaire will have the following features.

• Holder flexibility and mobility. It is this factor that determines how accurately it will be possible to adjust the positioning of the luminaire in space.
• Reliability of fastening. On the machine or on the wall, the lamp must be fixed firmly and firmly, without noticeable backlashes.
• Appliance power... The best option is considered to be up to 30 watts. More powerful lamps place too much stress on the operator's eyes. With them, with prolonged work, eyes will hurt.
• Mains voltage... Halogen and fluorescent lights are capable of working with machines with indicators of 24 V / 220 V. LEDs need a converter to switch the voltage. Most LED luminaires are rated at 24 V.
• Build quality... The electrical appliance should not have gaps and backlashes. And also you need to pay attention to the cross-section and quality of the insulation of the wiring, the type of plug, the presence of a protective cap on the case.
• Availability of backup power... Not all devices have it.Most often, switching to a battery or a battery is supported by LED lamps.
• Functionality, mobility... This quality is important for the home workshop. Here, the lighting equipment can move between different machines when changing work processes. Therefore, the mobility, adaptability of the lamp to different conditions will be a clear advantage.