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Tempered safety glass and mechanical strength
The safest cover
EN 62262:2002 + A1:2021
EN 60068-2-75:2015-08
EN 60598-1.4.13.1
EN 60598-2-18.6.
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All Wibre spotlights are covered with tempered safety glass
of particularly high quality that is manufactured in Germany
to protect the optical elements. Recessed and surface-
mounted luminaires for safe use in public spaces as well
as spotlights installed in swimming pools benefit from its
outstanding robustness. Due to the resistance strength of
the glass, the spotlights withstand the destructive potential
of wilful or accidental actions.
The material is a white glass that, unlike normal glass, has
no greenish tinge. Thanks to its high transparency, the flat
white glass - commonly referred to as Optiwhite - is highly
translucent.
The protection against external mechanical stress is indica-
ted by the IK code.The range in this case extends from IK00
(no protection) to IK11 (impact energy 50 joules), wherein
the legal minimum requirement in swimming pools accor-
ding to IEC 60598-2-18 is IK05 (0.7 joules). Wibre spotlights
always exceed this standard, for the most part up to the
maximum, and can thus withstand far higher impact ener-
gies. The mechanical strength test is carried out in the
laboratory with a free-fall hammer conforming to standards.
EN 62262:2002 + A1:2021
IEC 62262:2002 + A1:2021
Degrees of protection provided by enclosures for electrical
equipment against external mechanical impacts (IK code)
EN 60068-2-75:2015-08 | IEC 60068-2-75:2014
Environmental testing – Part 2-75: Tests - Test Eh:
Hammer tests
EN 60598-1.4.13.1 | IEC 60598-1.4.13.1
Luminaires - Part 1: General requirements and tests
EN 60598-2-18.6.1 | IEC 60598-2-18.6.1
Luminaires – Part 2-18: Particular requirements –
Luminaires for swimming pools and similar applications
