Chemical & Petrochemical Industry
High-Performance Illumination for Volatile & Corrosive Environments
The Challenge: Corrosion, Volatility, and Continuous Operation
Chemical processing plants and petrochemical refineries in the UK face a unique "double threat": the constant presence of volatile flammable gases and a highly corrosive atmosphere. In these settings, standard industrial lighting is not just inefficient—it is dangerous. Salt air in coastal refineries or acidic vapours in processing halls can cause standard metal fixtures to corrode within months. This lead to compromised seals, allowing explosive gases to penetrate the housing and reach electrical components, creating a high-risk ignition source.
The Solution: Engineered Chemical Resistance & Gas Safety
Safety in the chemical sector requires lighting that exceeds standard ATEX requirements. We provide lighting solutions with C5-M Marine-Grade coatings and chemical-resistant tempered glass or high-impact polycarbonate diffusers. This ensures the structural integrity of the housing remains intact even when exposed to aggressive chemical vapours and high-pressure washdowns.
Our explosion-proof range for the chemical sector is engineered for Gas Groups IIA, IIB, and IIC, providing maximum safety across a wide spectrum of volatile substances, from hydrogen to acetylene. Furthermore, our LEDs assist UK facilities in maintaining strict compliance with COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) assessments and DSEAR (Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations).
Featured Solutions: Our Heavy-Duty ATEX Floodlightsare the primary choice for external storage terminals and tanker loading bays, while our Corrosion-Resistant LED Tri-proof lights provide reliable, vapour-tight illumination for indoor laboratories and processing halls.
Technical Compliance: Gas Group IIC compatibility | C5-M Anti-corrosion coating | BS EN 60079 compliance | IP66/67 Ingress Protection.
Why Lumev is the Partner for UK Chemical Facilities
Compliance-First Approach: All our fixtures meet the rigorous requirements of BS EN 60079, ensuring electrical equipment safety in hazardous areas governed by UK HSE safety standards.
- No Import Complications: As a UK VAT-registered supplier, we ship all orders DDP (Delivered Duty Paid). The price you see includes all duties and taxes, with rapid 3-5 day delivery to any UK mainland site.
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