Streamlight’s new lantern designed for use in hazardous situations

Streamlight, Inc. have released the intrinsically safe Vulcan 180 HAZ-LO ATEX, a multifunction and rechargeable high-performance lantern designed for use in hazardous environments.

Key features make Vulcan 180 HAZ-LO ATEX a boon for first responders

Featuring a 24-hour run time on low, a 180° articulating head, and two ultra-bright blue taillights for visibility in thick smoke, the new model is ATEX and IECEx-certified for use in Zone 0 locations faced by many first

Michael F. Dineen, Streamlight’s Chief Revenue Officer, emphasised the lantern’s versatility: “The Vulcan 180 HAZ-LO ATEX is the ideal lantern for working in dangerous environments such as those with smoke, industrial hazards or inclement weather.

“With its 180° articulating head, first responders and other users can aim the light beam precisely where it is needed for task lighting purposes. And because it is powered by a lithium-ion battery, it is one of the lightest weighing lanterns in its category.”

Streamlight integrates superior technology for extreme brightness

Including a triangular-shaped face cap and rotating head, the Vulcan 180 HAZ-LO ATEX uses three white powerful LEDs for extreme brightness.

Three deep-dish parabolic reflectors produce a tight spot beam with optimum peripheral illumination to aid in navigation, while two ultra-bright blue LEDs illuminate the lantern’s taillights. The flat base area also allows the light to stand on its own for scene lighting.

The product delivers 450 lumens, 25,000 candela, a 316-metre beam distance, and a run time of 16.5 hours on the high setting. On low, it provides 130 lumens, 8,000 candela, a 179-metre beam distance, and a run time of 32 hours.

IFSJ Comment

The introduction of the Vulcan 180 HAZ-LO ATEX by Streamlight not only promises reliability and high-performance but also, crucially, it is designed with the needs of those working in hazardous conditions in mind. It is an important step in the right direction in ensuring the safety and efficiency of first responders and others in challenging environments.