Key Features
- CE marked to ATEX Directive, for use in zones 1 and 2 Hazardous Areas
- Aluminium super-lightweight construction
- 250 watt Halogen light output
- Safe compressed air power source
- Re-designed for greater reliability
- Fitted with stainless steel exhaust silencer
- Dust ignition protected for zones 21 and 22 using remote exhaust
- Group I Mining approval with alternative brass construction
- US Factory Mutual dual marking approval
Wolf ATEX Turbolite lamps are high power compressed air driven units for use in potentially explosive atmospheres. With a safety record of 75 years, Wolf Airlamps are one of the safest high power portable lamps for hazardous areas.
The new generation ATEX Turbolite meets EN 1127 – ‘Explosion prevention and protection’, for Europe; and in the USA, FM Class 3600 ‘Electrical Equipment for use in Hazardous (Classified) Locations’.
Used extensively in the petrochemical, oil and marine industries, Wolf Airlamps provide illumination in many applications including shotblasting, cleaning and coating of storage tanks and vessels, and for pipeline and structural engineering activities, offering a safer alternative to mains and low voltage lighting where explosive atmospheres present a serious risk to the workforce.
The standard range consists of two models, both produced in high strength aluminium alloy. The A–TL44A ‘Bay Light’ version provides a high level of all-round general illumination. The A–TL45A ‘Floodlight’ version has a reflector head with a matt reflector giving a wide-angle diffused beam.
The ‘A’ suffix denotes ATEX lightweight aluminium models, reducing Turbolite weight to approximately half that of the brass airlamps. Alternative ‘B’ suffix models A–TL44B and A–TL45B are also ATEX but with brass housings, usable in gassy mines. All lamps are nickel plated to protect against corrosion and are supplied with a bridle and safety hook fitted.
The Turbolite is powered, purged, pressurised and cooled by compressed air controlled by an integral regulator, which passes through the lamp head and drives the turbine wheel by means of three nozzle plates. The turbine drives a magnet rotor within windings, generating the 24 Volt ac electrical supply which powers the 250 Watt halogen bulb.
Major improvements over the existing models, include sealed bearings, a refined regulator, greater use of stainless steel components, a bulb-life enhancing device and a new silencer, incorporating a particle trap.
Special conditions of certification for all Turbolites are that clean, dry compressed air and anti-static air hose are used to operate the lamp, minimising contamination inside the lamp and dangerous accumulation of static electricity. When used in potentially explosive dust atmospheres a ‘remote exhaust’ must be used, exhausting air to the safe area.
A full range of accessories is available, including anti-static hose, filters, filter stands, airlamp tripods and setting and testing devices.
Wolf Turbolite A-TL44A/B
250w with ball glass for all round illumination
Peak luminous intensity at 2.5m radius 70lux
Wolf Turbolite A-TL45A/B
250w with polished reflector spot beam (approx 10°)
Peak luminous intensity at 5m 2000lux
Wolf Turbolite A-TL45A/B
250w with matt reflector flood beam (approx 25°)
Peak luminous intensity at 5m 950lux
| Product reference | A-TL44A | A-TL44B | A-TL45A | A-TL45B | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product description | Safety bay light, compressed air powered | Safety flood light, compressed air powered | |||
| Code | ATEX Industrial | II 2 GD II T4 (Tamb = 55°C) T135°C | |||
| ATEX Mining | - | I M2 | - | I M2 | |
| FM | Class 1 Div 1 Groups A, B, C, D. T4 Ta = 55°C | ||||
| Equipment category | 2 GD | ||||
| - | M2 | - | M2 | ||
| Apparatus standards | EN1127:1998 | ||||
| Type of protection | Technical File | ||||
| Area of classification (gases) | Zones 1 and 2, Gas Groups IIA, IIB, IIC | ||||
| temp. classification (gases) | T4 | ||||
| Area of classification (dusts) | Zones 21 and 22 | ||||
| Max surface temp. (dusts) | T135°C | ||||
| Ambient temperature | -20°C to +40°C | ||||
| Certificate | SIRA02ATEX5099X | ||||
| Enclosure | Aluminium | Brass | Aluminium | Brass | |
| Lens | Lens Ball glass/plastic dome | Toughened glass (15mm) | |||
| Beam type | All-around 360°C illumination | Flood (as standard) or spot to order | |||
| Light source: | Pt. no. | A-129 (as standard)/A-159 (alternative) | |||
| #rowspan# | Type | Halogen filled filament bulb | |||
| Volts | 24v | ||||
| Watts | 250w | ||||
| Output | 6000 lm/9000 lm | ||||
| Life | 2000 hrs/200 hrs | ||||
| Power source: | Type | Compressed air driven turbo-alternator | |||
| Air pressure | 5.0-8.0 bar | ||||
| Consumption | 0.75m3/min | ||||
| Ingress protection | Once pressurised, may be used underwater | ||||
| Weight | 5.5kg | 9.4kg | 7.1kg | 13.5kg | |
| Special certification conditions | A clean dry air supply must be used Supply hose must be anti-static Lamps used in explosive dust atmospheres must have a remote exhaust hose to the safe area |
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Changes may be made to the above specification without notification, details are available on request.
Model : A-TL44 (Bay Light) or A-TL45 (Flood light)
Certified for Ex Zone 1 & 2
Sealed dust tight & submersible to IP68 (fully pressurised)
Light output 6000 lumens (250watt)
Air Consumption/pressure : 0.75m3/min, 5.0-8.0 barg
Baylight/Floodlight Weight : 5.5kgs / 7.1kgs
Delivered with A-180 anti-static hose (36.6m)
Please contact us to rent this product.