New T5 – Types for a myriad of applications

Press release April 18, 2004

Fluorescent lamps with a service life of at least three times that of conventional fluorescent lamps have always been the core-product of the Swedish manufacturer Aura Light. This patented long-life concept provides the basis for a continuous drive towards further quality improvements and innovative product development.
 
The T5 standard (16 mm lamp diameter) incorporates a special technology, which ever since its introduction has been adapted for high efficiency lamps.  Now the Light+Building trade fair will see the introduction of new additions  to the T5 long-life product range.   
 
This will include the lamp types: High Output (HO) - with maximum luminous flux, Thermo - for use in low-temperature environments, Protector - with splinter protection and Reflector - with an internal reflector and thermal function.  All lamps have a guaranteed service life of 48,000 hours and are available in different wattages.

Operation of the lamps requires electronic ballasts (EVG).  The maximum luminescent flux is achieved at an operating temperature of 35°C, which corresponds to the actual temperature conditions in T5 light units.

The T5 standard prescribes a reduced tube diameter (16 mm) compared to T8 lamps (26 mm) and represents, therefore, a considerable enhancement of the effectiveness of lighting systems.  Not only does it mean that light units can be significantly flatter in shape, it also offers further advantages as the lamp can be made shorter, the light output can be increased and there is the possibility to choose from a variety of different luminous flux values.

The new T5 fluorescent lamps from Aura Light provide a further extension to their product range.  For the user, the multiple increase in service life results in a clear reduction in operating costs, since at least 2 fewer replacement cycles are needed. A further benefit is the highest possible consistency of luminous flux over the total burn time.  Aura products are therefore a benefit both for the user and for the environment.