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Turck Banner – the LED lighting manufacturer with history


Turck Banner looks at the development of LED lighting, which has advanced a lot over the years


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n our modern world, technology advances at a phenomenal pace and


each key development is generally driven by a nucleus of organisations well versed and experienced in that particular field Ground breaking developments attract


many other companies, quick to recognise a lucrative opportunity, with the result that the market gains rapid momentum. Such is the case with LED lighting, which has seen massive advancement in the last decade. It was in the early 1960s that LEDs


were first considered as a practical electronic component, and by 1970 the LED was seen as a real alternative to the incandescent light bulb in the production of photoelectric sensors. However, whilst offering long life and robustness, the main drawback was the extremely low light intensity of about one per cent of a conventional bulb. Throughout its history, Turck Banner has worked on circuit development in partnership with LED component manufacturers, to continually improve light intensity and performance, while maintaining reliability. This is perhaps best demonstrated in the production of photoelectric sensors for use in ex hazardous areas, where the demand is


for maximum light intensity using minimum power. Having gained vast experience in the


development of LEDs via the demands of photoelectric sensor technology, Turck Banner was perfectly placed to contribute and compete in the ever-expanding LED lighting market with its lighting and indicators division. Turck Banner offers a comprehensive range of task lights, which provide an industrial alternative to fluorescent and halogen bulbs in enclosure, area and machine lighting, particularly control cabinets and panels. The wide range of indicator lights includes signal tower lights, touch buttons and pick-to-light systems. One of the biggest challenges facing


modern society is the conservation of energy, both at home and in the workplace. Energy efficient LEDs use as little as ten per cent of the energy of conventional lighting to illuminate the same area and, coupled with fittings designed for LEDs to maximise output, are far more efficient in directing light where required. LED lighting from Turck Banner has a


continuous working life in excess of 50,000 hours (that’s more than five and a half years). Beyond that, they continue to function with no more than a 30 per cent


reduction in light output. Maintenance scheduling is therefore much easier, with no risk of being left in the dark. Compare this to a fluorescent light with a typical working life of 8,000 hours, followed by instant demise, plus the associated cost of disposal/recycling, and the purchasing choice is simple. Light is crucial to our lives, whether at


home or in the workplace. Lack of light can affect our health and wellbeing. LED lighting offers many new applications and possibilities whilst satisfying the need for energy conservation. While many companies today are


producing good quality LED lighting products, with some of these acknowledged as key players in the industry, few can boast the pedigree that Turck Banner has in the development of the core component. Such is the development of the LED


that it is no longer the weak link in the finished light. Where others are now finding weaknesses in circuitry and housing design, these issues have long since been resolved by Turck Banner. Furthermore, the company is also able to offer planning support to LED lighting customers in the form of 3D illumination modelling that analyses the required light levels across multiple surfaces, providing accurate, custom made solutions. Having been at the forefront of photoelectric sensing for over four decades, Turck Banner is utilising the experience gained to establish itself as a key player in the ever-expanding LED lighting market.


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