We have control over all the materials used and are therefore not forced to make any compromises. We alone determine all the essential factors such as light output, light colour and the thermal management of a luminaire, and we have a direct influence on quality as a result. Our LED modules are expected to reach the maximum possible service life. With this in mind, we are committed to using components of the highest quality, made exclusively of age-resistant materials. We consistently refrain from using wearing parts such as light-directing synthetic lenses in our optical systems, for example. Instead we prefer durable materials such as glass, silicone and aluminium.
The ageing of electronic components, and particularly LEDs, depends on the temperatures to which they are exposed during operation. The higher the component temperature, the shorter the anticipated service life.
Thermal management therefore poses a major challenge during the development process of our luminaires. In addition to the use of high-quality components, we have taken constructive measures to ensure optimum temperature conditions inside the luminaires. The LED service life is significantly extended as a result.
At the same time, electronic protective devices help to prevent the individual components from overheating. We have taken a decidedly conservative approach to temperature control in our luminaires – values remain far below the maximum temperatures for LED modules.
Our LED modules are designed for a service life of at least 50,000 operating hours. Depending on the ambient temperature, however, these values may be significantly higher. The data sheets on our website provide information on the LED service life of each luminaire in relation to the respective colour temperature and ambient temperature.
