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Seeing is believing: Provix Wisdom Cap Lamps
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Provix Wisdom Cap Lamps
Wisdom Cap Lamps are designed for mining applications, with both conventional and MShA explosionproof models available.
Provix is the Canadian distributor of Wisdom Cap Lamps. Wisdom Cap Lamps are designed for mining applications, with both conventional and MSHA explosionproof models available.
Because these innovative cap lamps work so well underground, they are being used in any industrial application where additional personal head/helmet/hardhat lighting is required.
No discussion about Wisdom Cap Lamps from Provix is complete without talking about the enhancements in battery technology that have made the cordless cap lamp possible. The 3A model cap lamp is the most popular in hard rock mining for many reasons. A two-year warranty is standard on all of the Wisdom Cap Lamps from Provix, as is the unequalled waterproof rating of being able to be submerged to a depth of 20 metres and still operate.
The li-ion battery fits into the cap lamp case on the cordless Models 3 and 4. There is no cord and there is no battery pack on the miner’s belt. The lamp lasts 13 hours in the regular setting which is extremely bright. Feedback from existing users indicates that there is very little reason to turn on the higher-power setting as ample light is available in the regular setting. The cap lamp is on a rotatable hard-hat/helmet clip which is very effective for illuminating a work surface without any need for head tilting. With a total weight of 169g or significantly less than half a pound, the Wisdom Cap Lamp offers an ergonomically designed cap lamp that offers excellent performance and brilliant illumination at an affordable price point.
The Wisdom Cap Lamps from Provix are in use in mines and industrial sites across Canada. With CSA-
There are four models of corded cap lamps with belt-mounted battery packs. These are very good lamps that outshine the competition.
Wisdom has a global presence and Provix is the Canadian distributor of the Wisdom Cap Lamps.
Wisdom Cordless Cap Lamps.
approved lockable charging racks that can accommodate up to 204 lamps, lamp security and charging are a simple process. Additionally, the cordless models of the cap lamps can be charged with a USB cord, just like your cellphone. Of course, charging racks are available in multiple configurations: 12, 24, 36, 60, 120, and 204 lamp charging spaces. Model 4A can charge other devices through its USB port also.
The cordless Wiselite Model is MSHA [19-A160002-0] and PA approved for use in coal mines and other areas that require intrinsically safe devices. With a 16-hour run time on high power and a whopping 60-hour run time on low power, this lamp will outlast just about any other on the market. Many mining contractors in Canada have implemented the Wisdom Cap Lamps from Provix due to their convenience and performance. Redpath, Dumas, and Cementation are all using the cap lamps at various sites. Provix also offers Wisdom Corded Cap Lamps that offer increased run times and even brighter illumination. The KL12M has a run time of 13 hours with 28000 lux, a blinding 512-lumen lamp which is more light than is normally required. There are four models of corded cap lamps with belt-mounted battery packs. These are very good lamps that outshine the competition. Also available in an MSHA-certified version, the KL5M lamp offers 8700 lux with a 16-hour run time.
Provix supports the Wisdom Cap Lamp by always maintaining stock of both chargers and lamps, as well as handling warranty service for Canada. With next-day shipping available, your miners will not find themselves with inoperable cap lamps. Wisdom builds the world's best cap lamps. Provix’s motto is "Now I can see" and it is very fitting when it applies to the Wisdom Cap Lamp. 8
