Intrinsically Safe Lights

An intrinsically safe torch limits the electrical and heat energy inside it, so it cannot ignite flammable gas, vapour or dust. It is the light to carry in mines, refineries, fuel terminals, grain handling and confined spaces, and for fire crews entering unknown atmospheres.

Ratings to check

IECEx is the international certification scheme. Australia’s hazardous area standards (AS/NZS 60079) are based on the same IEC standards, so IECEx is the certification to look for here. “ia” is the highest protection level for intrinsic safety.

Class and Division is the North American system. Class I covers gases and vapours, Class II combustible dust and Class III fibres. Division 1 means the hazard can be present during normal operation. Division 2 means it is only expected when something goes wrong.

ATEX is the European scheme. The Pelican 9415i carries ATEX Zone 0 as well as IECEx ia.

Most lights in this range are rated IECEx ia and Class I Division 1. A few carry the North American rating only, and the 2460 StealthLite is rated Division 2. The exact rating is on each listing. Check it against your site’s hazardous area classification, including gas group and temperature class, before you buy.

What is in the range

Headlamps for hands-free work: the 2745, 2755, 2765 and 2785, and the HeadsUp Lite 2610 and 2690. The 2690 is also IECEx approved for underground mining.

Right angle lights that clip to a vest or turnout coat: the 3415, 3610 Little Ed, 3715 and 3765.

Torches: the 2315, 2410 StealthLite, 3315, 3325 and 3345, plus the rechargeable 3335R, 9415 and 9415i.