November 5, 2008 - Appleton published an 8-page whitepaper titled “Safely Lighting Hazardous Locations,” that serves as an overview of current codes and technologies for industrial facilities.Hazardous location lighting fixtures are engineered to handle the highly corrosive elements, combustible dusts, and flammable gases and vapors that are endemic to industries such as petrochemical, paint and chemical processing, utilities and natural gas. The Appleton whitepaper examines the distinct hazardous environments defined by global electrical codes, which fixtures are suited for them, and technologies to help keep light fixtures operating longer and safer.
This information provides the foundation for achieving optimal plant safety and efficiency through proper lighting, safe electrical installation, and smart maintenance. The whitepaper is now available free at www.appletonelec.com/WhitePapers.htm
About Appleton
Appleton is a premium line of hazardous location products under the EGS Electrical Group family of brands. EGS Electrical Group is a worldwide manufacturer of electrical products for virtually every type of environment. Distributors, contractors, engineers, electricians and site maintenance professionals around the world trust EGS brands to make electrical installations safer, more productive and more reliable. EGS is organized into three focused businesses that provide distributors and end-users expert knowledge and excellent service.
