Ex lighting
High-performance lighting products and lighting design solutions for Zone 1, 2, 21 and 22 hazardous areas and tough industrial applications.
The Petrel® range includes explosion proof bulkhead lights, area floodlights, linear LED lights and portable lights with ATEX and IECEx compliance. Energy efficient, robust and highly reliable.
Explosion proof area floodlights
Suitable for floodlight and highbay applications, the energy efficient range provides an impressive light output of up to 22,500 lumens.
Explosion proof bulkhead lights
IP66 bulkhead lights delivering up to 3,500 lumens, ideal for hazardous zones. With robust marine-grade construction and temperature rated between -20°C to + 100°C.
Explosion proof linear LED lights
Robust, energy-efficient lighting for hazardous areas, with high output, a variety of sizes, and emergency variants for egress illumination.
Explosion proof portable lights
Robust, lightweight LED luminaires offering up to 12,500 lumens for temporary works.
Hazardous area lighting design
Petrel lighting consultants advise and produce 3D-rendered lighting schemes to optimise layouts.
About Petrel
Petrel® is a Pioneer Safety Group brand. The Petrel portfolio includes a range of explosion proof lights and lighting design services for hazardous area operations, delivered direct and through Channel Partners across the world.
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