Can LEDEX fixtures survive high-pressure washdown?

Yes. LEDEX fixtures are IP67 rated, meaning they are dust-tight and protected against water immersion. They are designed to withstand the high-pressure washdown procedures common in food and beverage processing.

Are LEDEX fixtures food-safe?

LEDEX LED fixtures contain zero mercury and no toxic materials. Their sealed, shatter-resistant construction means no contamination risk from broken bulbs or glass, making them inherently food-safe.

What about combustible dust areas in food plants?

For areas classified as hazardous due to combustible dusts (flour, sugar, grain), LEDEX offers Class II Division 1 (C2D1) certified explosion-proof fixtures that prevent dust ignition.

What hazardous area classifications are required for food and beverage processing facilities?

Food and beverage facilities require Class II Division 1 (C2D1) lighting in areas where combustible dust from flour, sugar, starch, grain, powdered milk, or spices is present during normal operations, such as milling rooms, mixing areas, and bulk ingredient handling zones. Class II Division 2 (C2D2) lighting is needed in packaging areas, finished product warehouses, and zones where combustible food dust only accumulates during equipment malfunction or cleaning. Facilities with alcohol production (breweries, distilleries, wineries) also require Class I Division 1 (C1D1) lighting in fermentation areas and still houses, and Class I Division 2 (C1D2) fixtures in adjacent barrel storage and bottling areas. LEDEX provides UL-listed lighting certified for C1D1, C1D2, C2D1, and C2D2 hazardous locations in food processing environments.

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Explosion-Proof & Washdown-Ready LED Lighting for Food Processing

Food and beverage processing facilities face unique lighting challenges: combustible dusts from flour, sugar, and grain handling create Class II hazardous locations; high-pressure washdown procedures demand IP-rated fixtures; and food safety regulations require lighting that won't contaminate products if damaged.

Our sealed, shatter-resistant LED fixtures contain zero mercury or toxic materials, making them inherently food-safe. With IP67 ratings and robust polycarbonate or glass lenses, they survive high-pressure washdown while delivering energy savings of 60% or more compared to conventional HPS lighting.

Food processing facilities require specific hazardous area classifications for combustible dust. Areas where combustible dust concentrations are present during normal production - such as flour milling, sugar grinding, and grain transfer points - are classified as Class II Division 1 (C2D1) and require explosion-proof lighting. Areas where combustible dust is only present during equipment malfunctions or cleaning operations - such as packaging lines, warehouses, and maintenance areas adjacent to processing - are classified as Class II Division 2 (C2D2). Beverage production areas with alcohol vapors may also require Class I Division 1 (C1D1) or Class I Division 2 (C1D2) classified lighting. LEDEX provides certified LED fixtures for C2D1, C2D2, C1D1, and C1D2 hazardous locations found throughout food and beverage facilities.

LEDEX food and beverage fixtures are tested to 5G vibration standards, designed for processing plants where industrial mixers, grinders, bottling lines, and packaging equipment generate continuous vibration. Our 5G vibration-rated LED lights maintain their IP67 washdown-proof seals and optical performance even in the high-vibration zones of food manufacturing facilities.

Application Areas

Grain & Flour Processing

Combustible dust environments requiring Class II Division 1 explosion-proof lighting.

Beverage Production

Wet processing environments with high-pressure washdown requirements. Brewery fermentation areas and distillery still houses require Class I Division 1 (C1D1) explosion-proof lighting due to flammable alcohol vapors. Barrel storage and bottling areas are typically Class I Division 2 (C1D2) hazardous locations.

Meat & Dairy Processing

Cold storage and processing areas requiring sealed, moisture-resistant fixtures. While most meat and dairy zones are not hazardous classified, facilities with powdered milk or cheese dust handling areas require Class II Division 1 (C2D1) or Class II Division 2 (C2D2) rated lighting for combustible dust compliance.

Commercial Bakeries

High-temperature, dust-heavy environments with flour and sugar combustible dust hazards. Mixing and milling areas are classified as Class II Division 1 (C2D1) hazardous locations where combustible flour dust is airborne during normal operations. Packaging and storage areas are typically Class II Division 2 (C2D2) zones.