Whyte-Hall Introduces Wolf Mini and Micro Torches

FlashlightNews.org - 08/29/2006

Australian supplier of workplace safety equipment expands line of IECEx approved flashlights

WOLF MINI AND MICRO TORCHES

SEVEN HILLS, Au. - The Wolf range of Mini and Micro Torches, certified for use in potentially explosive atmospheres, use high-tech light sources to give impressive performance with a compact size. Designed for easy storage in a pocket, they are the perfect torch for any application where a small size is critical.

All four models are compliant with the 94/9/EC ATEX 'Explosive Atmospheres' Directive and certified to IECEx for use in potentially explosive gas, vapour or mist atmospheres, where a T4 or T5 temperature class permits.

The three models with LED light sources; the M-10 Micro, the M-40 Mini and M-60 Mini are approved as Category 1 equipment for use in Zones 0, 1 and 2, whilst the M-20 Xenon Mini is approved as Category 2 equipment for use in Zones 1 and 2.

The M-10 Micro has a single white 5mm 'Nichia' LED light source and is powered by four alkaline LR44 'button cells', giving an impressive beam with a two hour duration from a very compact size. The M-20 Mini uses a Xenon filament bulb powered by two LR03 'AAA' cells, giving an excellent narrow beam of light with good range and up to 2.5 hours duration. The M-40 Mini has a cluster of three white 5mm 'Nichia' LEDs, and the M-60 Mini uses a single 1 watt Luxeon LED giving a remarkable light output; both products are powered by three alkaline LR1 'N' cells giving up to ten hours of usable light.

The Mini and Micro Torch Range have an ergonomic design and are constructed from high quality thermoplastic resin, with excellent impact and chemical resistance. The polycarbonate lens has been set-back within the lens ring to minimise risk of damage. All models have a lanyard hole, an integral pocket clip for secure retention and to prevent roll on a flat surface, and a push-button for single handed switching, which is shrouded to guard against accidental operation. Additionally all models are certified IP67, sealed against water and dust ingress.

Mini and Micro torches are supplied with cells, the M-10 Micro is supplied with a neck cord for added convenience.

About Whyte-Hall

Whyte-Hall was originally started in 1946 principally as an importing agent of mining equipment from the United Kingdom. In 1950 the company was contracting and servicing the Government departments, Councils, Quarries and General Contractors throughout N.S.W. During this period Whyte-Hall began to look for other markets within Australia by working closely with Metalliferous Mines within Australia, it began developing specialised equipment for use underground. These products quickly found a home in many of Australia's underground Coal Mines. Whyte-Hall's name became firmly entrenched as a supplier of ground support equipment for Australia's major coal mines.

Today Whyte-Hall is firmly established as a large manufacturer of Engineering products to meet the needs of many industries. The company exports its products to Canada, Europe, England, North America, Scandinavia, The Middle East, South East Asia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea. Many of the products Whyte-Hall now supplies have found uses in a variety of industries like Construction, Emergency Services, Petrochemical as well as Mining and many other industries alike. Whyte-Hall's products are versatile enough for use in almost any hazardous or heavy industrial environment.

Whyte-Hall's range of equipment for use in hazardous environments has been specifically designed to meet or exceed statutory and regulatory standards. These products will withstand the harshest of work environments.

Whyte-Hall manufactures a number of products specifically for the mining industry, including rotary drills for coal mines, grouting equipment for ground support applications, underground approved ventilation equipment feed beams for production jumbo's mining and rock drill spares and consumables.