Leonard Chester (left) and Kevin Rogers, GM of Control Instruments-Automotive
Vision X, the Seattle, US-based LED lighting manufacturer, has appointed Control Instruments-Automotive the sole distributor of its range of low-energy LED lighting products for the mining, military, engineering, industrial, security, agriculture and 4×4 markets.
Leonard Chester, Vision X product manager at Control Instruments-Automotive, said the Vision X brand is used in numerous organisations around the world including NASA and has built a worldwide reputation for quality and reliability.
“It has succeeded in winning military and NASA contracts based on its advanced design and extensive product offering which includes the world’s widest LED lighting range.”
He said one of the most energy-efficient light sources on the market, LED is the most environmentally friendly because it reduces carbon footprint. When discarded it does not leach poisonous mercury into the water system.
LED products realistically last over 25 000 hours whereas halogen last about 250 hours, significantly reducing the volume of lights being dumped into landfills.
LED also emits very little heat and lasts 35 to 50 times longer than incandescent lighting and about 4 to 10 times longer than fluorescent lighting, said Chester.
LED lights are also better for the environment because they can reduce carbon footprint. LED lamps reduce CO2 emissions and counteract the greenhouse effect. Changing to just one single LED bulb can keep half a ton of carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere through its life cycle. LEDs are 98% recyclable,” he said.
LED uses 60%-90% less energy than incandescent lighting, saving on operating expenses. Even if you paid the highest price available the LED light bulb, with its energy savings and long lifespan will actually save you money over the life of the bulb.
“Vision X is also able to manufacture custom made lights to almost any specification,” said Chester.
The products use Vision X’s patented Prime Drive technology integrated into the circuitry giving prolonged LED life, enhanced reliability and expanded light output.
The LEDs produce nearly twice the light as normal LEDs and include Vision X’s Electronic Thermal Management (ETM) technology to keep the lights at safe low-operating temperatures. ETM includes enhanced optics that optimise beam distance and depth giving the LED its full 50 000 hour potential.
The LED glass is break-proof and NASA has tested the lights at -197° celsius as well as in zero atmospheric pressure where they continued to operate.
The lights have also passed the Ingress Protection test for water and dust, Isolux Testing for lumens measured at a distance and for vibration testing.
Vision X is also the first LED company to release a single 2-inch LED light as well as solar powered units that use CO₂ LED globes. A range of low-voltage replacement bulbs will also be made available locally.
The products will be available directly from Control Instruments-Automotive or for the 4×4 market from Safari Centre branches countrywide. All the products come with a three year warranty.
About Vision X:
Vision Motor Sports was established in 1997 in Seattle Washington and is the worlds leading manufacturer of 12 and 24 volt lighting. In 1999, with the introduction of the Vision X light series, the name stuck and the company is now known commonly as Vision X. With its unmatched quality and versatility, Vision X provides lighting in multiple industries including boating, heavy equipment, off road, emergency, military, public transportation, and commercial vehicles, as well as underwater scuba diving lights. With world class engineers, Vision X will continue its quest to light up the world. www.visionxusa.com