Mining valuable minerals and other geological materials is not always easy. Most resources are buried underground, in remote areas and in hard-to-reach places. Mining can be dangerous for workers, and accidents can happen, especially with poor lighting. Mining locations may also lack a reliable electricity network, which can lead to safety concerns. In mining areas, there are no permanent lights on haul roads. To illuminate roads and construction sites, mobile light towers are versatile and mobile.
Safety is a top priority in any mine, and all equipment must meet strict mine specifications, and light towers are no exception. Performance and safety features include automatic start/stop control systems, integrated fluid containers, emergency stop systems and more. A light tower mounted on a dual-axle quad trailer with brakes can provide additional stability and safety.
Utilizing the latest in LED lighting technology, the light output of the Mine Specification Lighting Tower is bright white to illuminate any mine area. Special optical lenses in LED lights are designed for mining and construction applications. Depending on the model, a single LED light tower can illuminate an area of 5,000 square meters with an average brightness of 20 lux, while consuming less than 0.7 liters/hour of fuel. Since the light emitted by the LED is close to the natural light source, it provides the correct light tone. The fully directional optical lens maximizes actual light coverage and improves job site visibility for enhanced worker safety and comfort.
Large fuel tanks are a good choice for mine lighthouses. The Beacon is also recommended as it has an extended runtime of up to 337 hours on a single tank of fuel. In remote areas of the mine, extended run times help save much-needed fuel that could be used on other equipment.
