Application guide
Hazardous-Area Lighting for Tank Farms & Refineries in the UAE & GCC
Light bunds, pump areas, process units and loading gantries safely and for years. We supply explosion-protected LED floodlights, high bays, linear fixtures and emergency lights for Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas.
Which hazardous-area light suits your plant area?
Match the fixture to the zone first, then to the mounting height, ambient heat and what the light must do in a power failure.
| Your situation | Start with | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 or Zone 21 process area, or a retrofit of old HPS or metal halide lights | Block Max, Block C1 or Block X1 series | Block Max is approved for Zone 1 and Zone 21, 7,000 to 30,000 lm at up to 180 lm/W, IP66/67. Block C1 is suited to retrofitting HPS and MH setups. |
| Areas that run hot, near furnaces or in sun-baked plant | High Bay Hot series | Rated for 95.9% lumen maintenance after 10,000 hours at 80 °C and 70% after 50,000 hours, with a 5-year warranty. |
| High poles, port cranes and travelling cranes | Crane Master series | Up to 140 lm/W with beam angles of 30, 60, 90 and 30 x 120 degrees in polycarbonate, and 120 degrees in glass. |
| Pump houses, pipe corridors and plant buildings | Linear or Linear Low Pro series | Slim linear fixtures. The Low Pro is ATEX and IECEx certified. |
| Escape and safe shutdown during a power failure | Linear Emergency series | Built-in 90-minute battery backup keeps the area lit. |
| Temporary lighting for a shutdown or tank entry | SA Lumin EX area light | 30,000 lm from 300 W, Ex certified for Zones 1 and 2 (gas), free-standing or clamped to scaffolding. |
Check the marking before you order. Some Red Sky series in the range carry North American Class I Division ratings, while others carry ATEX or IECEx zone certification. Tell us your zone, gas group and temperature class and we will match the certificate.
Explosion-protected lighting we supply
Every item below links to its product page. Specifications are taken from the product pages, so check the datasheet for your exact model and approval.
Red Sky Block Max
7,000 to 30,000 lm, up to 180 lm/W, IP66/67, emergency options. L70 life of 450,000 hours at 55 °C.
Red Sky Block C1
For flammable vapours, gases and combustible dusts. Suited to retrofitting HPS and metal halide fittings.
Red Sky Block X1
High-efficacy ATEX-certified LED luminaire for Zone 1 hazardous locations.
Red Sky High Bay Hot
Built for heat, with 95.9% lumen maintenance after 10,000 hours at 80 °C and a 5-year warranty.
Red Sky Crane Master
Up to 140 lm/W with several beam angles. For high poles and port or travelling cranes.
Red Sky Linear Low Pro
Slim-profile linear LED, ATEX and IECEx certified, for corridors and plant buildings.
Red Sky Linear Emergency
Explosion-proof linear LED with a 90-minute emergency battery backup.
SA Lumin EX Area Light
30,000 lm from 300 W. Ex certified for Zones 1 and 2 (gas). Floor standing or scaffold clamp.
Browse the full range in ATEX Fixed Lighting for Hazardous Areas and Portable ATEX Lights.
How to specify hazardous-area lighting
Six points to settle before you ask for a price.
- What is the area classification?Give the zone, gas or dust group and temperature class. This decides which certified fixtures you can mount.
- How high and how wide is the area?Mounting height and the area to be lit decide lumen output, beam angle and the number of fixtures.
- What is the ambient temperature?Hot plant areas need fixtures rated for heat. Check lumen maintenance at your ambient, not at 25 °C.
- What is the fixture mounted on?Poles, cranes, walls and gantries each need the right bracket and beam choice.
- Is emergency lighting required?Escape routes and safe shutdown areas need emergency fixtures with their own battery backup.
- How will it be wired?Plan cable, glands and power supply early. Retrofits also need the old fitting load and mounting points checked.
Where these systems are used
Tank farms and bunds
Floodlights on poles and tank shells to light valves, gauges and walkways.
Refinery process units
High bays and floods across Zone 1 and Zone 2 process areas.
Loading gantries and jetties
Crane Master and flood series for loading arms and cranes.
Pump and compressor houses
Linear fixtures and emergency lights in enclosed plant buildings.
Brands behind these products
Hazardous-area lighting FAQs
What is the difference between Zone 1 and Zone 2 lighting?
Zone 1 areas are likely to contain explosive gas during normal operation. Zone 2 areas only in abnormal conditions. Zone 1 needs a higher protection level, and a Zone 1 fixture can also be used in Zone 2.
Can I replace old HPS or metal halide lights with LED?
Yes. LED luminaires such as the Block C1 series are suited to retrofitting HPS and metal halide fixtures and bring higher efficacy, lower maintenance and a faster payback. Check the mounting points and supply for each fitting.
What does Class I Division 2 mean next to ATEX?
Class I Division 2 is a North American rating for locations where flammable gas is present only in abnormal conditions. It is not the same as an ATEX or IECEx zone certificate, so confirm which marking your site requires.
Can I get hazardous-area lights with emergency backup?
Yes. The Red Sky Linear Emergency series includes a 90-minute battery backup, and the Block Max series offers emergency lighting options.
Do you supply temporary lighting for shutdowns?
Yes. The SA Lumin EX area light gives 30,000 lm and is Ex certified for Zones 1 and 2 (gas). You will also find portable ATEX lights in our portable range.
Do you supply hazardous-area lighting across the GCC?
Yes. Daly Middle East supplies from Dubai to the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain.
Lighting a tank farm or refinery in the UAE or GCC?
Send us the zone, gas group, area size and mounting heights. We will recommend the fixtures and quote them.