The Midi Torch is a compact yet high-powered LED pocket torch designed to deliver exceptional illumination, durability, and reliability even in the harshest environments. Certified to both ATEX and IECEx standards, it is approved for safe use in hazardous Zones 0, 1, and 2 for potentially explosive gas atmospheres, as well as Zones 21 and 22 for explosive dust environments. This level of certification ensures its suitability for applications where safety and performance are critical, including mining operations, offshore facilities, and chemical plants.
Engineered with a smooth, easy-grip ergonomic enclosure, the Midi Torch is comfortable to handle during extended use and offers excellent control, even in challenging conditions. It features a high-output LED light source capable of delivering up to 210 lumens, providing both a narrow, high-intensity spot beam and a lower-output wide-angle fringe light. This combination of beam profiles makes it ideal for inspection and maintenance work in dark or low-visibility environments, where both precise focus and peripheral illumination are essential. The advanced optics are tailored to deliver balanced lighting performance for demanding industrial tasks.
The torch incorporates a single-handed push-button switch for user convenience, allowing quick operation even while wearing gloves. A rubberised switch cover and raised surface design enhance grip and tactile feedback, while the switch is shrouded to prevent accidental activation. Built to withstand tough industrial use, the Midi Torch has a strong thermoplastic enclosure with excellent chemical resistance and proven impact resistance, even at sub-zero temperatures. A rubber-armoured lens ring further enhances grip and offers shock protection, while the shatterproof polycarbonate lens resists damage from impacts. The enclosure is fully dust-tight and water-immersible, boasting an IP67 ingress protection rating. The straight-body design also includes an anti-roll foot, enabling stable placement on flat surfaces.
Powered by four AA alkaline primary cells, the Midi Torch provides up to seven hours of continuous operation before battery replacement is recommended. This helps prevent the risk of battery leakage and ensures consistent performance. The high-power LED light source is “fitted for life,” eliminating the need for bulb replacements, and the internal assembly—including LED, circuitry, switch, and battery cassette—is designed as a one-piece unit for quick and easy maintenance. For T4-rated gas atmospheres, only specific approved AA cells should be used, as detailed in the product’s instruction manual, while all other AA alkaline cells are acceptable for use in T3-rated Zone 0 areas.
In terms of safety classifications, the Midi Torch offers 'ia' intrinsic safety protection and is suitable for IIC gas groups with temperature classes T3 and T4. For dust environments, it is certified for IIIB dust groups with a maximum surface temperature of 200°C. It operates reliably in ambient temperatures ranging from -40°C to +40°C, making it suitable for extreme weather and worksite conditions. Holding Group I M1 mining approval, it can be deployed in underground operations where safety and robustness are paramount. Supplied with T4-approved cells and a wrist strap—although the strap should not be used in Zone 0 or Zone 21 applications—the Midi Torch represents a dependable, intrinsically safe lighting solution for hazardous area operations.
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