Avlite Systems White Papers

IP Ratings: a Detailed Explanation

An IP Rating or IP Code is an international numerical standard used to classify the degree of protection provided against the intrusion of solid objects and water in electrical enclosures. This standard provides users with a more detailed explanation for products other than the vague term ‘waterproof’.

LED Technology: the Perfect Lighting Solution

In recent years as LED technology has become more advanced, the light output (intensity) and efficiency have continued to increase significantly making LED lighting products a viable alternative to the incandescent bulb and other convential lighting methods.

Early LEDs only emitted low-intensity red light, however, modern LEDs have been developed to emit light across the visible, ultraviolet and infrared wavelengths, with a high level of brightness.

LEDs are more energy efficient and will outlast traditional bulbs by many tens of thousands of hours.

Benefits of Polyethylene Airfield Markers

Polyethylene is one of the most common plastics used today and due to its light weight, strength and versatility, is used in a range of commercial and household products worldwide.

One such polyethylene, Hexene co-polymer based Linear Low Density Polyethylene resin (LLDPE), is specifically designed for rotational moulding applications, such as aviation cone markers.

LLDPE has a higher tactile strength, and exhibits greater impact and puncture resistance compared to some other plastics. It is perfect for airfield cone markers because of its high Environmental Stress Cracking Resistance (ESCR), toughness, flexibility and minimal impact on the environment.

The Benefits of Solar Power

Solar energy is the light that comes from the sun and is the earth’s most abundant energy source. Every day the sun radiates extraordinary amounts of energy into space and, due to the development of technology such as the solar cell, we are able to collect this energy and convert it into usable electricity.

Due to improvements in design technology today’s solar panels have become increasingly efficient, and provide the perfect solution for remote power requirements, and for compact solar/battery powered products such as aviation lights.

In addition, solar power is cost effective, requires no expensive underground cabling, convenient and environmently friendly.