Product Information

Wolf ATEX Turbolite lamps are high power compressed air driven units for use in potentially explosive atmospheres. With a safety record of 75 years, Wolf Airlamps are one of the safest high power portable lamps for hazardous areas.

The new generation ATEX Turbolite meets EN 1127 – 'Explosion prevention and protection’, for Europe; and in the USA, FM Class 3600 ‘Electrical Equipment for use in Hazardous (Classified) Locations’.

Used extensively in the petrochemical, oil and marine industries, Wolf Airlamps provide illumination in many applications including shotblasting, cleaning and coating of storage tanks and vessels, and for pipeline and structural engineering activities, offering a safer alternative to mains and low voltage lighting where explosive atmospheres present a serious risk to the workforce.

The standard range consists of two models, both produced in high strength aluminium alloy. The A–TL44A ‘Bay Light’ version provides a high level of all-round general illumination. The A–TL45A ‘Floodlight’ version has a reflector head with a matt reflector giving a wide-angle diffused beam.

The ‘A’ suffix denotes ATEX lightweight aluminium models, reducing Turbolite weight to approximately half that of the brass airlamps. Alternative ‘B’ suffix models A–TL44B and A–TL45B are also ATEX but with brass housings, usable in gassy mines. All lamps are nickel plated to protect against corrosion and are supplied with a bridle and safety hook fitted.

The Turbolite is powered, purged, pressurised and cooled by compressed air controlled by an integral regulator, which passes through the lamp head and drives the turbine wheel by means of three nozzle plates. The turbine drives a magnet rotor within windings, generating the 24 Volt ac electrical supply which powers the 250 Watt halogen bulb.

Major improvements over the existing models, include sealed bearings, a refined regulator, greater use of stainless steel components, a bulb-life enhancing device and a new silencer, incorporating a particle trap.

Special conditions of certification for all Turbolites are that clean, dry compressed air and anti-static air hose are used to operate the lamp, minimising contamination inside the lamp and dangerous accumulation of static electricity. When used in potentially explosive dust atmospheres a ‘remote exhaust’ must be used, exhausting air to the safe area.

A full range of accessories is available, including anti-static hose, filters, filter stands, airlamp tripods and setting and testing devices.

Technical Specification

Wolf Turbolite A-TL44A/B
250w with ball glass for all round illumination
Peak luminous intensity at 2.5m radius 70lux

Wolf Turbolite A-TL45A/B
250w with polished reflector spot beam (approx 10°)
Peak luminous intensity at 5m 2000lux

Wolf Turbolite A-TL45A/B
250w with matt reflector flood beam (approx 25°)
Peak luminous intensity at 5m 950lux

Accessories

The Airturbo and Turbolite lighting systems are very flexible and can be adapted to all sorts of confined space applications varying from huge storage tanks to small sewers.

The Lamps can be suspended from bracing or spars, sited on platforms or mounted on tripod stands to illuminate the entry and working area as effectively as possible.

As previously emphasised, there are two important conditions of Certification which must be observed in any installation:

1. The supply hose must be of an Approved Anti-Static Type such that the electrical resistance between couplings must be within the limits of 10⁴ohms (Min.) and 10⁸ohms (Max.)

2. The compressed air supply should be clean, dry and uncontaminated.

Folding Tripod Stand A-300
This very strong and convenient tripod stand is available for mounting airlamps in such a way that illumination can be angled in most directions. The lamp can be clamped to the tripod head without the need of any tools. When not in use the tripod can be folded away for easy storage.

Anti-Static Compressed Air Hose (A-179 and A-180)
This special 12mm bore single braid hose is manufactured from an anti-static compound and is available in 18.3 metre (A-179) or 36.6 metre (A-180) lengths. Stainless Steel Hose Clips are provided but air line couplings are not for reasons of possible incompatibility.

Air Line Filters
A simple automatic drain airline filter (A-184) can be supplied, but where there are major difficulties in achieving the air quality required an ultra high efficiency filter system (A-186) is recommended, and, as with the simple filter, has the throughput capacity sufficient to power either two Turbolites or six Airturbo Lamps.

Tools and Spares
All of these items are available off the shelf and in special circumstances can be express shipped the same day in order to meet an urgent demand.

Repairs
The company offers a repair and refurbishment service for all its compressed air safety lamp products with the aim of completing these tasks within 7 days of receiving confirmation instructions. Repair instructions and procedures are written in accordance with ISO 9000 Standards.