Mercmaster Lighting Line With New 100,000-hour, 165W Induction Fixture

Appleton, a leading supplier of electricalcomponents to hazardous industrial locations, announced today that itsMercmaster™ III induction light fixture is now available in a powerful165-watt version, expanding the current product line’s 55- and 85-wattlamping options.Rated for NEC Class I Division 2 locations, the new fixture delivers 100,000hours of labor-saving, virtually maintenance-free operation. This endurancemakes it ideal for hard-to-reach locations or hazardous environments wherelamp servicing presents a possible safety hazard.The Mercmaster III features rugged construction and corrosion-resistantmaterials. It is well suite for a wide range of industrial, chemicalprocessing and refining operations where flammable gases and vapors arepresent, as well as non-hazardous locations subject to extreme weather,excessive moisture, dirt and corrosive elements. It  operate safely intemperature ranges from 40 C to as low as -50 C and provide excellent lampdepreciation with 70 percent of initial lumen output even after 60,000hours.Appleton Mercmaster III lighting fixtures are engineered to minimize heatgeneration and buildup, delivering the lowest T-ratings in the industry.