Sep 14 2010
Iwasaki Electric has collaborated with Teijin to develop an advanced plastic LED lamp for outdoor illumination applications. The LED Eyelamp is the first lamp to incorporate plastic in its overall housing. However, the bayonet cap does not have the plastic case.
The LED Eyelamp, instead of aluminium, utilizes a high-thermal-conductivity resin for the housing. The resin is developed by integrating polycarbonate resin with Teijin’s Raheama carbon material.
LED Eyelamp
The LED lamp weighs 300 gm, the same as a traditional mercury-vapor lamp. The LED lamp was developed in 2009 end. According to Teijin, the Raheama resin scatters heat similar to that of aluminum, making it suitable for a wide range of products including LED lights. The LED lamps require lightweight and flexible design.
The LED Eyelamp consumes one-tenth of power when compared to a traditional mercury-vapor lamp. It also lasts for 40,000 h, which is nearly seven times more than a traditional light. The new Eyelamp is available in a white 6,500K and a warm-colored 3,000K versions.
Iwasaki plans to expand the applications of the LED Eyelamp for indoor facilities, factories, makeshift installations and illuminated signage.
Source: http://www.eye.co.jp