SHATTERPROOF LIGHTING SMASHES FEP STANDARD FOR FOOD INDUSTRY LAMPS
05 May 2010
The range of shatterproof fluorescent tubes for the food industry from Greenstock uses shatterproof FEP coating rated over 50,000 hours
The range of shatterproof fluorescent tubes for the food industry from Greenstock uses shatterproof FEP coating rated over 50,000 hours, well in access of the minimum service life required for the Commission Regulation (EC) No 242/2009 and IEC 61549 regulations. The new regulation IEC 61549 which came into effect in April 2010 requires all shatterproof lamp coatings to have a service life of at least 16,000 hours when operated with high frequency control gear. The new legislation requires all FEP coated lamps to have a single band so it can be easily identified. Single banded lamps are recognised by the British Retail Consortium. The industry compliant FEP material coating provides glass fragment protection designed to contain glass and other hazardous materials if a breakage was to occur. The coating is UV stable and operates at temperatures in excess of 200°C, making it ideal for use in the food production and food retail industry. The FEP coating from Greenstock prevents the risk of breakage occurring during routine maintenance where a mishandling incident can cause un-coated tubes to shatter and result in contamination. Many of Greenstock customers are using AURA long life tubes to protect the investment of the FEP coating. Aura manufacturer a range of florescent lamps that last 3 times longer than standard tubes. Greenstock is an active member of the Lamp Coaters Association and understands the importance of complying with health and safety and global production standards. Further information is available from the Greenstock Lamp Company on 0845 2570 444, by emailing sales@greenstock.co.uk or by visiting the company’s website at www.greenstock.co.uk Ends Greenstock38 30 April 2010 For further editorial information contact Ross Taylor of The Greenstock Lamp Company on 0845 2570 444, sales@greenstock.co.uk or Robyn Morrison of Vantage Public Relations on 01600-715251, fax: 01600-715254, email: pr@vantage.uk.com For colour separation requests please email Brenda Christopher at brenda@vantage.uk.com or fax 01600 715254. Issued on behalf of The Greenstock Lamp Company, Unit H, Hillcroft Business Park, Whisby Road, Lincoln, LN6 3QT, www.greenstock.co.uk by Vantage Public Relations, 14 White Swan Court, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 3NY, www.vantage.uk.com