We are now pleased to announce the official launch of the Replaceable Light Engine system, ‘RLE’ by LightGraphix
LightGraphix have been repairing and upgrading products since 1979 and have always had the ability to repair LED engines on larger and interior focused products. Repairing miniature exterior rated products however, has previously only involved re-using the bezel and disposing of the rest of the fitting, until now.
As a leading manufacturer of lighting solutions, LightGraphix are committed to a sustainable way of thinking and acting, where they limit their impact on the environment in which we live, work and play. With this in mind, it has been their mission over the last 3 years, to develop an exterior rated solution that tackles the issue of material wastage and circularity, when a fitting comes to the end of its life.
After extensive testing and development, our new exterior rated RLE 1 system is the latest to be integrated into a range of miniature products that are suitable for external use, joining the existing RLE2 and RLE3 systems, which have been available on our LD42, LD43 and miniature downlight ranges for several years.
The RLE system provides our customers with an unlimited ability to repair and upgrade LED fittings at any stage in their lifecycle, renewing them for decades, with minimal material waste as a result.
Based on a single modular LED engine insert consisting of the LED and optic, the repair or upgrade can be conducted onsite, removing the need to return the fitting to us to await repair. The LED engine insert is simply specified in a chosen configuration, ordered, and delivered to the site. Relinquished engine inserts should be returned to us for recycling.
LightGraphix are the first manufacturer to implement an innovation of this kind across a miniature range of exterior products, which maintain an IP67 rating. The system has been subject to rigorous submersion, heat and environmental factor testing at their onsite facilities.
RLE system features:
- Modular engine insert allows LED engines to be replaced/upgraded with the latest technology
- RLE is integrated into products rated up to IP67
- New colour temperatures and optics can be specified with the replacement engine insert
- Easy replacement of the engines by a qualified individual onsite with a simple tool
- Shorter lead times of RLE products as LED assemblies are now pre-built
Currently, RLE is live across 18 products, this includes LD41, LD43DR, LD47, LD51, LD57, LD57SQ, LD60, LD61, LD62, LD64, LD65(RLE1 system), LD42, LD42D, LD43 (RLE2 system) and LD71M, LD71DR, LD72M, LD72DR (RLE3 system).
The RLE system’s modular design varies between product groups, but all LED engine inserts apply the same principles.
When replacing engines on site, it is recommend that a trained individual perform the task. It is possible for anyone to swap the modules without having any formal training, although please note that this may reduce the length of or void the warranty on the new insert. If you would like to receive training, please let us know.
For LightGraphix, tackling the miniature range is just the start of their RLE system initiative and marks a significant step towards achieving their environmental goals.
If you have any questions about the RLE system, please speak to your MLP contact, or email hq@mlplight.com.
