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Corrosion-resistant lighting

Corrosion-resistant LED lighting in solid 316L stainless steel for C5 and CX

The complete corrosion-resistant product range for marine, offshore, food processing, and chemical industries. From compact work lights to 111,300 lumen floodlights, with up to a 20-year housing warranty.

Crane vessel Bokalift 2 from Boskalis with JEL lighting at night
Snapper HT Stainless Steel Luminaires in a Potato Processing Plant
Overview of Stainless Steel LED Floodlights
20 year

Warranty on the 316L Housing

IP69K

High-pressure, steam and foam cleaning

111.300 lm

Heaviest luminaire in the line, Orca SS

In salt spray, under daily high-pressure cleaning, or in process vapors, a coated aluminum fixture rarely outlasts its coating. As soon as it is breached at a scratch or a cable gland, corrosion starts underneath, followed by leaks and electronic failure. For those locations, JEL builds five fixtures entirely out of solid 316L: there is no layer to peel off, the glass is chemically toughened, the seal is IP69K, and brackets, bolts, and cable glands are made of the same material class. The housing comes with a 20-year warranty. 316L also has limits, and those can be found further down on this page.

The line is hanging on the Bokalift 2 from Boskalis, on the P&O ferry terminal in Europoort in and out Farm Frites drying tunnels.

  • Solid 316L stainless steel, not coated aluminum
  • Standard assortment tested with 1,007 hours of salt spray according to ISO 9227, level C5
  • Brackets and fasteners in the same material class
  • Chemically hardened glass instead of plastic
  • From 8,400 to 111,300 lumens, also in CHEM and HT versions
Corrosion classes

The exposure at the mounting position determines the design

The required version depends on the load at the mounting position: salt, chemicals, cleaning agents, temperature, and above all, the combination thereof. ISO 12944-2:2017 classifies atmospheric corrosivity into classes C1 to C5 and CX; the older subdivision C5-I and C5-M no longer exists in that standard. We use the classes as a common language with your engineering, not as a product certificate: the standard covers paint systems on steel, not luminaires. Where multiple loads converge, the heaviest one determines the version.

C3 and C4: industrial and coastal climate

Production halls, urban outdoor installations, and coastal areas. The standard range in low-copper aluminum is tested at the C5 level and falls well within that margin. A 316L version adds nothing in these classes.

C5: heavy industry and maritime climate

Harbors, coastal areas, and heavy industry with continuous salt or chemical exposure. The standard aluminum range is built for this: an alloy with less than 0.08 percent copper, a conversion layer, and a two-layer e-coating, tested with 1,007 hours of neutral salt spray according to ISO 9227. Where the luminaire regularly dries and the coating remains intact, that is sufficient. Where scratches, permanent wetness, or crevices under brackets are to be expected, choose the 316L version.

CX and severe C5: permanent salt load

Offshore, splash water zones on deck and on the quay, and positions where a replacement cycle means a work permit and a boom lift over water. Here, 316L is implemented solidly: no coating that can get damaged, a scratch that does not act as a starting point for corrosion, and a 20-year warranty on the housing. What 316L does not rule out is superficial discoloration and, in crevices under brackets or near stagnant seawater, pitting or crevice corrosion; how we handle that is covered under fastening and sealing.

High-Intensity Cleaning: wasdown and Chemicals

Food processing industry and areas subject to daily high-pressure, steam, or foam cleaning. The 316L luminaires are IP69K-rated, smooth, and cleanable, with glass instead of plastic: suitable for HACCP environments. For corrosive substances, CHEM versions are available, engineered for specific exposures.

The material

How a luminaire corrodes, and what solid 316L changes about that

A coated aluminum fixture is protected as long as the coating remains intact. In the event of a scratch, stone chip, or a cable gland tightened just a bit too much, the aluminum is exposed and pitting corrosion begins there, spreading underneath the paint layer. The coating peels off from the inside out, the seal of the glass pane and cable glands loses its substrate, and water reaches the electronics. In a coastal climate, we see this process occur with standard coatings after three to ten years, depending on the quality of the layer and the position.

316L is austenitic stainless steel with 2 to 3 percent molybdenum and a low carbon content. Molybdenum increases resistance to chlorides, while the low carbon content prevents corrosion along the weld seams. Compared to 304, 316L is therefore significantly more resistant to seawater and chlorine-containing cleaning agents, and unlike a coating, there is no layer that can break through: the passive chromium oxide layer heals itself upon a scratch. What 316L is not, is immune. Under heavy chloride exposure, the surface can discolor (tea staining), and in crevices, under brackets, and in stagnant seawater, pitting or crevice corrosion can occur, more quickly as the temperature rises. Therefore, we specify the rest of the fixture and the fastening at the same level, and we recommend periodic rinsing with fresh water in CX positions.

Where we use aluminum in our standard range, it is a low-copper alloy with a conversion layer and a two-layer e-coating, because copper accelerates galvanic corrosion. This build-up has been tested with 1,007 hours of neutral salt spray testing according to ISO 9227, putting it well above the standard coating shown in the cross-section below. However, that layer remains just a layer; in locations where scratches and permanent wetness are certain, solid 316L is the choice.

Crane vessel Bokalift 2 from Boskalis with stainless steel floodlights

316L floodlights on the Bokalift 2, permanently in salt spray.

And where aluminium is unavoidable
< 0.08 % copper

This is the maximum amount of copper contained in the aluminum alloy of our standard product range. Copper accelerates galvanic corrosion; by keeping it out and applying a conversion layer with a 2-layer e-coating, the standard product range is already C5-classified, without requiring a special design.

  • Solid 316L, not coated aluminum
  • Chemically hardened glass instead of plastic
  • IP69K Sealed Cable Glands and Glass Panels
  • Brackets and fasteners of a single material class
  • Up to 20 year warranty on the housing
Cross-section of the housing, at the location of one scratch

Coated aluminum with a standard coating

1Stone chips or road debris breach the e-coating down to the bare aluminum
2Pitting corrosion starts in the scratch and spreads underneath the paint layer.
3The coating is peeling off from the inside, followed by leakage and failure

Solid 316L, same scratch

1Same scratch, but there is no coating to break through
2The passive layer of the steel repairs itself over the scratch surface
3The same material throughout the full thickness: no layer underneath which corrosion can creep

A scratch in a coating is the starting point for pitting corrosion. Solid 316L does not have that starting point. The e-coating of our own aluminum range lasts considerably longer than the standard coating in this profile, but the principle remains the same.

Barracuda BA48 320AC floodlight in an offshore application
Fastening and sealing

Brackets, bolts and swivels are the weak point, not the housing

For corrosive applications, we do not just look at the luminaire housing. A 316L housing on a hot-dip galvanized bracket will rust at the suspension point, and a stainless steel bolt in an aluminum structure triggers galvanic corrosion on the aluminum. Therefore, the luminaires are supplied with brackets and fasteners in 316L, with cable glands and glass panels sealed to IP69K, and with the advice to avoid direct contact between 316L and galvanized steel or aluminum using an insulating plate or plastic bushing at the interface. On cranes and ships, vibration-resistant locking is added to that.

During assembly, the cable gland is the part that goes wrong in practice: too loose and water gets into the electronics, too tight and the seal deforms. The seals themselves also degrade in a corrosive environment; if a fixture ever needs to be opened for a repair, we replace the seals at the same time.

Products

Five luminaires in 316L, from 8,400 to 111,300 lumens

All the luminaires listed below are made entirely of solid 316L stainless steel and are covered by a 20-year warranty on the housing. Below they are ordered from compact to powerful, with their key specifications listed side by side underneath.

Product rendering of the Piranha 9 SS stainless steel work light

Piranha SS8,400 lm

The compact stainless steel work light for washdown areas, machinery, and wet areas. 70 W, available in AC and 24V DC, IP69K and IK10.

Product rendering of the DarkLicht DLS full-cut-off stainless steel work light

DarkLicht S SS10,300 lm

The glare-free stainless steel floodlight for decks, side decks and waterfront areas. Full cut-off, 171 lm/W, in 24V DC and AC.

Product rendering of the Snapper SS stainless steel floodlight

Snapper SS26,000 linear meters

The versatile stainless steel floodlight - also the choice of Farm Frites for its drying tunnels. Four beam angles, also available in CHEM and HT versions.

Barracuda SS LED floodlight made of 316L stainless steel

Barracuda SS44,100 lm

The rugged stainless steel floodlight for cranes, decks, and heavy-duty outdoor installations. 320 W, IK10, also available with radiation shielding (RAD).

Product rendering of the Orca SS stainless steel floodlight

Orca SS111,300 lm

The most powerful stainless steel floodlight in the line, designed for masts and large work decks. 800 W, 139 lm/W, proven on the Bokalift 2.

Snapper SS-HT floodlight made of 316L stainless steel for temperatures up to 120 °C

SS-HT: Corrosion and Heatup to +120 °C

Where salt or cleaning agents come into contact with process heat above +50 °C: Snapper, Barracuda, and Orca in 316L, continuously up to +120 °C, with the driver located outside the hot zone.

Snapper HT floodlight made of 316L stainless steel with full cut-off

CHEM and Custom SolutionsAggressive chemistry

For aggressive cleaning agents, acids, and process vapors: CHEM models with seals and details engineered for each specific exposure. OEM and mass production available.

Key figures side by side

ProductTypePowerLuminous fluxIP / IKVersions
Piranha SSwork light70 W8,400 lmIP69K / IK10AC, 24V DC
DarkLicht S SSfull cut-off floodlight60 to 75 W10,300 to 12,825 lmIP69K / IK0824V DC, AC
Snapper SSfloodlight150 to 180 W22,000 to 26,000 lmIP69K / IK08AC, 24V DC, CHEM, HT
Barracuda SSfloodlight320 W44,100 lmIP69K / IK10AC, DC, RAD, HT
Orca SSfloodlight800 W111,300 lmIP69K / IK10AC, DC, HT

All SS models are constructed from solid 316L stainless steel, designed for operating temperatures ranging from -45 °C to +50 °C, and are covered by a warranty of up to 20 years on the housing. SS-HT models are rated up to +120 °C, and CHEM models are available upon request; see the product pages for complete specifications.

Lifespan and maintenance

What 20 years on the housing means, and what the maintenance is

The 20-year warranty applies to the 316L housing against rust-through and corrosion damage, with a sliding scale starting from year twelve; the light engine, driver, and seals have five years. The light engines achieve 360,000 hours as L90B05, the DarkLicht S SS 103,500 hours, and are replaceable without writing off the housing. The oldest 316L housings of JEL have been hanging since 2020.

Maintenance is low but not zero. In heavy chloride environments, we recommend periodic rinsing with fresh water and an annual visual inspection of cable glands and seals; in washdown zones, the rinsing happens automatically. If a fixture needs to be opened, we replace the seals at the same time, because they also degrade under constant corrosive stress.

Replacement rhythm in coastal climate, per execution

Coated, heavy-duty

3 years

Coated, favorable case

10 years

Solid 316L, warranty

20 years

In practice, we see coated fixtures in corrosive environments ready for replacement after 3 to 10 years; the 20 years for 316L is the warranty period on the housing, and the oldest installations have been up for six years.

What a replacement cycle in a corrosive zone costs is rarely the luminaire: it is the mobile elevated work platform over water, the work permit, the cordoning off of the work zone, and the risk of poor visibility if a luminaire fails before the scheduled cycle. One fewer cycle in twenty years usually already pays back the difference with a coated luminaire; we calculate that per project using your own rates. A first impression gives the Savings calculator.

Environments

Where the 316L line hangs

Every corrosive environment requires its own assessment: salt spray at sea, daily washdown in the food industry, chemical vapors in surface treatment. These are the environments where the 316L fixtures operate.

Shipping and offshoreC5 through CX

Salt spray, seawater, and constant exposure to moisture. Solid 316L without a coating that could fail, vibration-resistant mounting on steel and stainless steel brackets and fasteners. Proven on the Boskalis, Bokalift, and 2.

Ports and coastal areasC5

Along the coast, salt takes its toll slowly but surely. For highmasts, cranes, and facilities designed to last for decades, stainless steel pays for itself many times over. Glare-free options with DarkLicht. Proven with P&O Ferries and Europoort.

Food industrywasdown and HACCP

Daily high-pressure, steam, and foam cleaning will damage standard luminaires. The 316L line is IP69K, smooth and easy to clean, with glass instead of plastic. The CHEM version is designed for use with aggressive chemicals.

Chemistry and surface treatmentCHEM per exposure

Acids, alkalis, and process vapors place the highest demands on materials and seals. We engineer per exposure, from 316L standard to CHEM execution, with a confidential project approach.

Water treatment and wet roomschlorine and H2S

Constant moisture, condensation, and H2S exposure above tanks and in basements. IP69K-sealed cable glands and windows; 24V DC options for safe installation in wet areas; glare-free lighting above tanks with DarkLicht S.

Corrosion and heat combinedSS-HT up to +120 °C

Where cleaning or salt comes into contact with process heat above +50 °C, the SS-HT series combines the best of both worlds: 316L and continuous operation up to +120 °C, with the driver located outside the hot zone. Proven with the Farm Frites and VPK Paper.

Projects

Three installations in operation

Crane vessel Bokalift 2 at night with JEL lighting

Boskalis

The Bokalift 2, one of the largest crane ships in the world, is equipped with JEL marine LED lighting. Salt spray, deck water, and constant vibrations require luminaires that continue to perform without maintenance.

ScopeMarine lighting crane vessel
LocationInternational waters
Aerial photograph of the illuminated P&O Ferries terminal at night

P&O Ferries

At the Europoort terminal, the JEL replaced the highmast lighting in a fully continuous coastal climate. Salt, wind, and rain determine the service life here; the retrofit reduces both maintenance and energy consumption at the site.

ScopeHigh mast retrofit ferry terminal
LocationEuropoort, Netherlands
JEL's Snapper HT stainless steel LED luminaires in a high-temperature industrial environment

VPK Paper

Above the dryer section of the paper machines, steam, condensate, and heat combine to form an aggressive environment. The luminaires withstand this combination in positions where standard lighting failed within a year.

ScopePaper machines, steam and condensate
LocationBelgium
Proven in corrosive and marine environments at

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Technical core

Core technical specifications and downloads

The core per luminaire, with the AC and DC versions side by side instead of as two separate sheets. Full specifications, dimensions, and photometry can be found on the product pages and in the datasheets.

Product rendering of the Piranha 9 SS stainless steel work light
Piranha SSPI-9-70AC-SS · PI-9-70DC-SS
Luminous flux8,400 lm
Power70 W, 120 lm/W
Tension90 to 305 VAC
Optics14°, 38°, 70° of 14×46°
ProtectionIP69K, IK10
Environment-40 °C to +50 °C
Service lifeL90B05, 360,000 hours
Dimensions135 × 149 × 131 mm, 5 kg
Housing material316L stainless steel, solid
Brackethigh tensile strength 316L
Warranty20 years on the housing, 5 years remaining
Luminous flux8,400 lm
Power70 W, 120 lm/W
Tension24 VDC
Optics14°, 38°, 70° of 14×46°
ProtectionIP69K, IK10
Environment-40 °C to +50 °C
Service lifeL90B05, 360,000 hours
Also availablePI-6-55DC-SS, 6,300 lm, 12 to 24 VDC
Housing material316L stainless steel, solid
Brackethigh tensile strength 316L
Warranty20 years on the housing, 5 years remaining
Product rendering of the DarkLicht DLS full-cut-off stainless steel work light
DarkLicht S SSDL-S-60 · DL-S-75
Luminous flux10,300 lm
Power60 W, 171 lm/W
Tension24 VDC, internal driver
Light imageasymmetrical, full cut-off, factory-set between 63° and 75°
Light color4000K, optional 1700 to 5700K
ProtectionIP69K, IK08
Environment-45 °C to +50 °C
Service lifeL90B05, 103,500 hours
Dimensions260 × 200 × 130 mm, 2.3 kg
Dimming0–10 V standard, DALI optional
Housing material316L stainless steel, solid
Brackethigh tensile strength 316L
Warranty20 years on the housing, 5 years remaining
Luminous flux12,825 lm
Power75 W, 171 lm/W
Tension24 VDC internal, or 90 to 305 VAC with remote driver
Light imageasymmetrical, full cut-off, factory-set between 63° and 75°
Light color4000K, optional 1700 to 5700K
ProtectionIP69K, IK08
Environment-45 °C to +50 °C
Service lifeL90B05, 103,500 hours
Dimensions260 × 200 × 130 mm, 2.3 kg
Dimming0–10 V standard, DALI optional
Housing material316L stainless steel, solid
Brackethigh tensile strength 316L
Warranty20 years on the housing, 5 years remaining
Product rendering of the Snapper SS stainless steel floodlight
Snapper SSSN-180AC-SS · SN-150DC-SS
Luminous flux26,000 linear meters
Power180 W, 144 lm/W
Tension90 to 305 VAC
Current drawapprox. 0.8 A at 220 V
Beam14°, 38°, 69° of 14×46°
ProtectionIP69K, IK08
Frontimpact-resistant glass
Environment-45 °C to +50 °C
Service lifeL90B05, 360,000 hours
Dimensions307.6 × 180.0 × 123.8 mm, 7.0 kg
Housing material316L stainless steel, solid
Brackethigh tensile strength 316L
Warranty20 years on the housing, 5 years remaining
Luminous flux22,000 lm
Power150 W, 147 lm/W
Tension20 to 35 VDC
Current drawapprox. 6.3 A at 24 V
Beam14°, 38°, 69° of 14×46°
ProtectionIP69K, IK08
Frontimpact-resistant glass
Environment-45 °C to +50 °C
Service lifeL90B05, 360,000 hours
Dimensions307.6 × 180.0 × 123.8 mm, 7.0 kg
Housing material316L stainless steel, solid
Brackethigh tensile strength 316L
Warranty20 years on the housing, 5 years remaining
Barracuda SS LED floodlight made of 316L stainless steel
Barracuda SSBA-48-320AC-SS · BA-48-320DC-SS
Luminous flux44,100 lm
Power320 W, 139 lm/W
Tension90 to 305 or 180 to 528 VAC
Current drawapprox. 1.5 A at 220 V
Beam14°, 38°, 69° of 14×46°
ProtectionIP69K, IK10
Frontimpact-resistant glass; UV-protected polycarbonate upon request where impact resistance outweighs chemical resistance
Environment-45 °C to +50 °C
Service lifeL90B05, 360,000 hours
Dimensions320 × 290 × 90 mm, 16.0 kg
Housing material316L stainless steel, solid
Brackethigh tensile strength 316L
Warranty20 years on the housing, 5 years remaining
Luminous flux40,800 lm
Power320 W, 127 lm/W
Tension20 to 35 VDC
Current drawapprox. 13.4 A at 24 V
Beam14°, 38°, 69° of 14×46°
ProtectionIP69K, IK10
Frontimpact-resistant glass; UV-protected polycarbonate upon request where impact resistance outweighs chemical resistance
Environment-45 °C to +50 °C
Service lifeL90B05, 360,000 hours
Dimensions320 × 290 × 90 mm, 16.0 kg
Housing material316L stainless steel, solid
Brackethigh tensile strength 316L
Warranty20 years on the housing, 5 years remaining
Applicationnuclear and heavy processing environments
VersionsBA-48-320AC-SS-RAD and heavy-duty RAD-PRO
BasisThe complete 316L enclosure, IP69K, and IK10 rating are retained
Qualificationdocumentation and specification per project with your engineering department
Product rendering of the Orca SS stainless steel floodlight
Orca SSOR-156-800AC-SS · OR-156-800DC-SS
Luminous flux111,300 lm
Power800 W, 139 lm/W
Tension180 to 528 VAC, remote driver
Current drawapprox. 2.1 A at 380 V
Beam14° up to 700 m, 38°, 69° or 14×46°
ProtectionIP69K, IK10
Environment-45 °C to +50 °C
Service lifeL90B05, 360,000 hours
Dimensions500 × 441 × 96 mm, 32 kg
Bracket360° in steps of 30°, twelve positions, also crane bracket
Housing material316L stainless steel, solid
Brackethigh tensile strength 316L
Warranty20 years on the housing, 5 years remaining
Luminous flux100,200 lm
Power800 W, 125 lm/W
Tension20 to 35 or 35 to 60 VDC
Current drawapprox. 16.7 A at 48 V
Beam14° up to 700 m, 38°, 69° or 14×46°
ProtectionIP69K, IK10
Environment-45 °C to +50 °C
Service lifeL90B05, 360,000 hours
Dimensions500 × 441 × 96 mm, 32 kg
Bracket360° in steps of 30°, twelve positions, also crane bracket
Housing material316L stainless steel, solid
Brackethigh tensile strength 316L
Warranty20 years on the housing, 5 years remaining
Snapper SS-HT floodlight made of 316L stainless steel for temperatures up to 120 °C
SS-HT and CHEMSN-35HT-SS · BA-48-120AC-SS-HT
Luminous flux7,000 lm
Power35 W, 200 lm/W
Environment-45 °C to +120 °C continuous
Service lifeL90B05: 360,000 hours at +50 °C, 103,000 at +85 °C, 71,700 at +105 °C, 51,400 at +120 °C
Frontchemically hardened glass (IK09) or borosilicate
Beam120° extra wide, no lenses possible
CableSiHF-OB silicone cable, 25 m, to DRB driver box
ProtectionIP69K, IK08
Warranty5-year limited warranty
Luminous flux20,600 lm
Power120 W, 172 lm/W
Environment-45 °C to +120 °C continuous
Service lifeL90B05, 360,000 hours at +50 °C
Frontchemically hardened glass (IK09) or borosilicate
Optics120°, HT optics on request, IR-reflective printing standard
CableSiHF-OB silicone, 15 m
ProtectionIP69K, IK08
Warranty5-year limited warranty
Applicationaggressive cleaning agents, acids and process vapours
Approachseals and detailing tailored to your substances and concentrations
Frontborosilicate glass and chemical resistance as an option
Warranty3 years, because of the aggressiveness of the environment
Evidencematerial substantiation under confidentiality where necessary

For each product type, the datasheet and the photometric files are ready for direct download, including the 316L versions: all optics in EULUMDAT (.ldt), which DIALux and Relux read directly. 3D files and IES are available on request. View all datasheets and photometric files

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions about corrosion-resistant lighting

Grouped by topic, including the questions where the answer is no. Is your question not listed? Call 033 785 9809 or ask it via the form.

Materials and warranty

The solid 316L stainless steel housing is covered by a warranty of up to 20 years against rust-through and corrosion damage to the housing itself. The LED light module and electronics have their own warranty period, typically 5 years for heavy industrial use. We tailor the exact terms to each specific application.

316L contains molybdenum, and that element makes all the difference: it protects against chlorides, the most aggressive component of seawater and cleaning agents. 304 stainless steel still corrodes in salty environments. Coated aluminum is only as strong as its weakest scratch: as soon as the paint layer is damaged, pitting corrosion begins underneath.

Yes, under certain conditions. Under heavy chloride exposure, the surface discolors (tea staining), which is purely cosmetic. Pitting or crevice corrosion can occur in crevices, under brackets, and in stagnant seawater, especially at higher temperatures. Rusting through of the housing, as seen with coated aluminum or 304, is something we do not encounter in practice at 316L, and that is backed by the 20-year warranty. Periodically rinsing with fresh water and keeping fasteners in the same material class will keep the rest at bay.

Yes, made of high-quality 316L. That’s essential: a stainless steel luminaire mounted on a galvanized bracket will still rust at the mounting point, and contact between dissimilar metals accelerates galvanic corrosion. Using a single material grade for the entire installation is the only sustainable approach.

Yes. C5 and CX environments are precisely the domain for which the SS line was built. The Boskalis Bokalift 2 sails with our fixtures in international waters. We coordinate the conditions for offshore applications on a per-project basis.

Product Choice

Ranging in luminous flux: Piranha SS (8,400 lm) for washing areas and machinery, DarkLicht S SS (10,300 lm) where glare-free light is required, Snapper SS (up to 26,000 lm) as a versatile floodlight, Barracuda SS (44,100 lm) for cranes and heavy equipment, and Orca SS (111,300 lm) for masts and large work platforms. Not sure which one to choose? We’ll calculate the configuration for each location, including a light distribution analysis.

Both are available. AC is the standard for permanent installations connected to mains power. 24V DC is available for ships, vehicles, and installations with low-voltage power supplies, such as the Piranha SS, Snapper SS, and DarkLicht S SS. For most models, 0-10V and DALI dimming options are available; please indicate that you want dimming when placing your order.

Environment and cleaning

The SS line is IP69K-rated: resistant to high-pressure and steam cleaning at close range. Foam cleaning and standard cleaning agents used in the food industry are also no problem. For aggressive or unusual chemicals, we offer CHEM models; please let us know which agents you use.

Yes: a smooth, cleanable 316L housing without edges that trap dirt, chemically tempered glass instead of plastic, and a IP69K seal to prevent cleaning water from entering. Farm Frites uses these designs in its drying tunnels. We deliberately do not claim any formal food certification; however, we consistently design our products in accordance with the hygiene requirements of HACCP environments.

316L is resistant to the humid atmosphere containing chlorine and H2S found in sewage treatment plants and wet basements. Because concentrations vary greatly depending on the installation, we provide recommendations on a case-by-case basis; for heavy chemical exposure, we will jointly select a CHEM version with adapted seals.

This brings you to the SS-HT combinations: 316L and continuous operation up to +120 °C, with the driver located outside the hot zone in a DRB driver box. Think of drying tunnels in the food industry or steam-rich process zones. The complete temperature data, including the lifespan curve for each ambient temperature, can be found on our high-temperature page.

Certification and standards

No. Corrosion and explosion hazards are separate issues. The SS luminaires are CE-marked and manufactured in accordance with IEC 60598, but are not ATEX-certified. If your corrosive zone also has a ATEX classification, please describe the situation to us: often, the lighting position can be chosen so that the luminaire remains outside the ATEX zone while the light still reaches the zone.

Assembly and maintenance

Install the luminaire just like a standard floodlight, but the details determine its service life: use stainless steel fasteners, prevent direct contact between stainless steel and galvanized steel or aluminum, and carefully seal the cable glands. The included brackets are 316L as standard. On moving and vibrating structures such as cranes and ships, the luminaires are designed for vibration-resistant mounting with safety locks.

Little, but not zero. In case of heavy chloride exposure, we recommend periodic rinsing with fresh water and an annual visual check of seals and glands. In cleaning-intensive zones, this cleaning happens automatically with the regular washdown. Should a component still get damaged: the fixtures are modular, glass panes and mounting parts are available separately. If a fixture is opened for repair, replace the seals as well; they degrade under constant corrosive stress.

Engineering and probationary period

Yes, that’s the core of our approach. Tell us what kind of stress the system is under: salt, cleaning agents, chemicals, concentrations, and temperatures. Our engineers determine the correct model for each application - ranging from the standard 316L to the CHEM - and combine that with a load calculation for the system. For shipyards, machine builders, and OEMs, we provide custom configurations and mass production.

Yes, and in case of doubt about the actual load, we even recommend it. With a trial placement in the harshest position, you can see how the luminaire holds up in your environment before making the investment.

Read more

This page is about the material. For lighting design on board workboats and offshore installations, see Deck and ship lighting.

Request

Describe the load, we determine the execution

Describe the load, the cleaning method, and the mounting positions. An engineer will evaluate the situation and indicate which version is suitable, ranging from standard aluminum to 316L or CHEM, or whether a trial installation is advisable first.

We will respond within 1 business day with concrete advice and, where relevant, a lighting calculation.

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Free lighting calculation, trial placement negotiable, up to 20 years warranty on the housing

For advice that hits the mark the first time
  • The type of load: salt, chemicals, cleaning agents, or a combination
  • The cleaning method and frequency: high pressure, steam, foam or CIP
  • Mounting height and positions; photos help a lot
  • The ambient temperature, especially when combined with heat
  • The supply voltage and any HACCP or ATEX requirements in the zone

Don't have everything on hand? Our engineers can also work with a photo and a short description.

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We respond within one working day. We deliver standard items within a week. Custom work, such as a different light colour, a different CRI or a bespoke version, by arrangement.

We use your data exclusively to assess your request. We will respond within 1 business day with concrete advice and, where relevant, a lighting calculation.