AIRTURBO

AIRTURBO

AIRTURBO

Product catalog summary
Product Overview
The Airturbo is a lighting solution originally designed for underground explosion-proof lighting in coal mines. It is BASEEFA certified for use in Zones 1 and 2 hazardous areas, such as oil and petrochemical industries. The product provides continuous high-quality illumination, even underwater, when connected to a suitable air supply. The A-0444 model offers all-around illumination, while the A-0445 model provides a flood or spot beam.

Design and Construction
The lamp features a spark-free cast brass housing with a nickel-plated finish and a forged brass safety hook. It is powered by a compressed air-driven turbo-alternator and a gunmetal impulse turbine wheel, which energizes a 12v 55w Tungsten Halogen bulb. A clean, dry air supply is essential for optimal performance, and anti-static hoses are required to prevent static electricity buildup.

Safety Features
The Airturbo includes several safety features, such as a pressurized and purged system, a protective air curtain from exhaust ports, instant cut-off if the lens is broken, and cooling of heat-generating components. These features are recognized by BASEEFA.

Technical Specifications
  • Product Reference: A-0444 (Safety Bay Lamp), A-0445 (Safety Floodlamp)
  • Code: Ex s II T6
  • Apparatus Standards: SFA 3009:1972
  • Protection Type: 's' special protection
  • Classification: Zones 1 and 2, Gas Groups IIA, IIB, IIC
  • Temperature Classification: T6
  • Ambient Temperature: -20°C to +40°C
  • Certificate: BASEEFA Ex 78209X*
  • Enclosure: Nickel Plated Brass and Gun-metal
  • Lens: Ball Glass/Polycarbonate Dome or Toughened Glass (15mm)
  • Light Source: Tungsten Halogen Filament Bulb, 12v, 55w, 1000lm output, 1000hrs life
  • Power Source: Compressed Air Driven Turbo-alternator
  • Air Pressure: 4.0-8.0 bar
  • Consumption: 0.25m3/min
  • Ingress Protection: Usable underwater once pressurized
  • Weight: 8.2kg (A-0444), 12.5kg (A-0445)

Performance
The A-0444 model provides peak luminous intensity of 2lux at a 2.5m radius. The A-0445 model with a polished reflector offers a spot beam with 900lux at 5m, while the matt reflector provides a flood beam with 40lux at 5m.

Contact Information
Wolf Safety Lamp Company, Saxon Road Works, Sheffield, S8 0YA, UK
Phone: +44 (0) 114 255 1051
Fax: +44 (0) 114 255 7988
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.wolf-safety.co.uk
Version: SL034 DF440 Issue 3
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Catalog excerpts

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WORLD’S LEADING MANUFACTURER OF HAZARDOUS AREA PORTABLE & TEMPORARY LIGHTING Product Overview Features & Benefits The Airturbo, originally used to meet the rigorous requirements of underground explosion proof lighting for coal mines, is BASEEFA certified for use in Zones 1 and 2 industrial hazardous areas, typically in oil and petrochemicals industries for tank cleaning and pipeline inspections. Once connected to a suitable air supply, continuous output of high quality general illumination is produced, even under water. The A-0444 is fitted with a bay light type head providing all round illumination when suspended in the work area and the moulded ball glass containing the bulb is surrounded by a protective polycarbonate dome. The A-0445 provides a flood beam giving a well diffused 30° angle of light with the standard matt reflector, or with a polished reflector, a highly concentrated spot light. The lamp has a 15mm toughened glass lens for high impact strength and pressure resistance. Housings are spark free cast brass with a forged brass safety hook, all nickel-plated. The generator is a compressed air driven turbo-alternator of simple design and robust construction and a gunmetal impulse turbine wheel produces the energy to power the 12v 55w Tungsten Halogen bulb. A clean dry air supply is a condition of certification and essential for the efficient running of these lamps. Deposits of dirt on the inside of the lens will adversely affect the level of illumination and if needed, air-line filters can be supplied. Another mandatory requirement of safe use is anti-static hose, designed to avoid a dangerous build up of static electricity. The Airturbo has many inherent safety features, recognised by BASEEFA; effectively pressurised and purged system, protective curtain of air from the exhaust ports, instant cut-off of the lamp if the lens is broken and cooling of heat generating components. Lamps are routinely run in, tested and set to the necessary output prior to despatch. ■ Safe Compressed Air Power ■ Reversed Air Safety Feature ■ Pressurised and Purged System ■ 55 Watt Long-life Halogen Bulb ■ Economical 0.25m3/min Consumption ■ Full Accessory Range Available

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■ All information has been gathered under laboratory conditions, the user must regard the values given as approximate. ■ Changes may be made to the above specification without notification, details are available on request.

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Light Output A-0444 - Ball Glass Peak luminous intensity at 2.5m radius 2lux A-0445 - Polished Reflector Spot Beam (approx 4°) Peak luminous intensity at 5m 900lux A-0445 - Matt Reflector Flood Beam (approx 30°) Peak luminous intensity at 5m 40lux Wolf Safety Lamp Company, Saxon Road Works, Sheffield, S8 0YA, UK T: +44 (0) 114 255 1051 F: +44 (0) 114 255 7988 E: [email protected] www.wolf-safety.co.uk

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