Appleton Rigmaster LED

The Appleton Rigmaster LED linear luminaire, streamlines the cumbersome and time-consuming task of installing and maintaining bright, energy-efficient lighting in hazardous areas on drilling rigs. 

 

Minimal weight is a top priority for rig hands that must climb a derrick hundreds of feet high to install or change a fixture. The Appleton Rigmaster LED weighs a mere 10 lb., making it significantly lighter than similar fixtures that can weigh as much as 30 lb. Although compact, it delivers 8,000 lm of uniform lighting to promote a safer working environment.

 

Even when used under a canopy or inside an analyzer house, the diffused lens option makes the Rigmaster LED an ideal solution for comfortable, no-glare illumination. Moreover, the Rigmaster LED's wide distribution of light translates into fewer fixtures being needed in the rig's mud pit, shaker, cellar, and derrick. High-efficiency LED drivers consume less than half the energy of standard T8 fluorescent fixtures, further lowering the direct cost of operations and minimizing strain on the diesel generators that typically power drilling rigs.

 

Along with being lightweight, the Appleton Rigmaster LED provides installation flexibility in hazardous locations by offering a variety of mounting options that are well suited for retrofits as well as new rig builds. An easy-to-access hinged wiring compartment with captive hardware makes the installation experience smooth and safe. A wide operating temperature range of -40 to 149°F (-40 to 65°C), and NPT (National Pipe Thread Tapered) hubs on each end for through wiring make this fixture a user-centric solution.

 

To complete the package, an LED life of 60,000+ hours means years of maintenance-free operation, unlike fluorescents that may fail in six months or less and require constant maintenance. 

 

To help create a safer workplace environment, the Appleton Rigmaster LED features a looping safety cable through the fixture and around the mounting structure which helps secure the fixture. In addition, while some manufacturers screw-on eyebolts, the Appleton Rigmaster LED provides five casted-in openings for safety cable retention points. The yoke bracket is also designed to ensure the bracket will stay in position regardless of heavy vibration and maintain its structural integrity. To take it a step further, captive hardware eliminates the possibility of a screw coming loose and falling out.

 

Built with a high degree of corrosion resistance, the Appleton Rigmaster LED features a gasketed, copper-free aluminum housing, plus a thermal shock and impact-resistant polycarbonate lens. It is certified for Class I, Division 2 hazardous locations, National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) Type 3R, 4, and 4X wet and marine type areas. The fixture also meets IP66 rating requirements of being "dust tight" and protected against powerful jets of water.

NEC/CEC Certifications and CompliancesClass I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, D;
Class II, Division 1, Groups E, F, G;
Class III;
Class I, Zone 2, Group IIC;
Zone 20, Group IIIC;
Type 3R, 4, 4X, IP66;
Simultaneous Exposure;
Suitable for Use in Wet Locations;
Marine Outside Type (Salt Water);
American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) CertifiedLumens to Watts(2 ft) 4,300 lm are equivalent to 2 x 32 W T8 lamps;
(4 ft) 7,600 lm are equivalent to 3 x 32 W T8 lampsAmbient Temperature-40 to 149°F (-40 to 65°C)Electrical120 to 277V AC, 50/60 Hz; 125 to 300V DC or 347 to 480V ACStandard Materials and FinishesHousing is copper-free (4/10 of 1% max.) aluminum with electrostatically applied baked gray epoxy-clad finish.
Thermal shock and impact-resistant polycarbonate lens. Silicone rubber gasket, mechanically secured.
Stainless steel bolts, aluminum close up plugs, and zinc-plated steel mounting bracketsOptionsFactory-installed or individual brackets, safety cable, 1/2 or 3/4-in. NPT threads, clear polycarbonate lens or diffused lens, wire nuts or screw terminal blocks, Emergency Battery Backup.