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PRODUCTION:
EverGlow® products are produced under patented processes and ISO 9001 Certified
Quality Standards. Most products are printed directly on aluminum for maximum
durability.
RESISTENT TO:
Cold Solvent Cleaners, Gasoline, Diesel Fuel, Detergent and Salt Water Spray.
Exceeds German Codes VBG 125-10 and ZH 1/190 for Safety and Evacuation Markings.
FIRE RATING:
K1 Non-Combustable
CERTIFICATION:
Exceeds DIN 67510 (German Standard). Accepted for safety markings, NFPA Life
Safety Code® 101®. Certified by Germanishen Lloyd for Ships. Lloyd's
Register of Shipping certificate number 98/00120 (E1). Non-electric, no electrical
review required. Replaces electrical EXIT signs - some jurisdictions.
LIMITED WARRANTY:
5 years outdoor use (EverGlow E®)
INDOOR SERVICE:
Expected - greater than 25 years.
BASIC SUBSTRATES:
Aluminum; Adhesive Vinyl; Fiberglass; Textiles; Others
THICKNESS:
Aluminum; 0.2 mm, .56 mm, 1.0 mm, 1.5 mm
ADHESIVE:
High strength adhesive back - some items
PHOTOLUMINESCENT MATERIAL:
Rare earth aluminate. Pigment safe for use in toys; NOT radioactive.
Excitation: Ca. 240nm - 480nm; maximum @ ca. 380nm. Emission: Ca. 400nm - 640nm;
maximum @ Ca. 520nm. Color: Yellowish Green.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Test results are measured in millicandelas per square
meter. For reference, 0.3 mcd/m² is 100 times the visibility threshold
of the average human eye.
| |
mcd/m² after |
Time to 0.3 mcd/m² |
| 10 minutes |
60 minutes |
| EverGlow Hi® (interior) |
150 |
22.5 |
35 hours |
| EverGlow E® (exterior) |
300 |
45 |
68.3 hours |
| Zinc Sulfide (competitor) |
17 |
2.8 |
9.2 hours |
| DIN Standard (minimum) |
20 |
2.8 |
5.7 hours |
Testing conducted by BAM (Bundesanstalt fur Materialforschung und-pruflung), Berlin Germany, an
independent test lab. Tested according to DIN 67510, section 4.
COMPARISON TO OLDER ZINC SULFIDE TECHNOLOGY:
| |
Zinc |
EverGlow® |
| Typical Luminance (mcd/m²) |
10 - 20 |
50 - 300 |
| Usable Light Sources |
Fluorescent
Metal Halide |
Fluorescent
Metal Halide
Incandescent
Halogen
H.P. Sodium |
| Charging |
Fast |
Fast |
| Luminance Level |
Low |
High - Very High |
| Aging Effects |
Yes |
None |
| Replacement Time In |
2 - 4 years |
None |
| Outdoor Use |
No |
Yes |
Charging Time to Given Luminence Values for EverGlow Hi®
Minimum Standard According to DIN 67510 Part 2 & IMO.
The luminance values at the place of use should be at least:
- After 10 minutes 15 mcd/m²
- After 60 minutes: 2 mcd/m²
- The minimum illuminance at site is set to 25lx (2.3 F/C)
EverGlow Hi® Results According to DIN 67510 Part 1, luminance
values measured at:
- After 10 minutes: 150 mcd/m²
- After 60 minutes: 22.5 mcd/m²
- Discharge time to 0.3 mcd/m²: 2100 minutes.
| Light Source |
Charging time required to meet |
| Type |
Used |
10 Minute 15mcd/m² |
60 Minute 2mcd/m² |
| Fluorescent Lamp, Daylight |
Osram L18W/11-860 |
4 minutes |
2.5 minutes |
| Fluorescent Lamp, Cool White |
Osram L36W/21-840 |
5 minutes |
3.5 minutes |
| Fluorescent Lamp, Warm White |
Osram L18W/41-627 |
8 minutes |
5.5 minutes |
| Incandescent Lamp |
Gluhlampe 25W |
25 minutes |
15 minutes |
| Metal Halide Lamp |
Sylvania HSL-BW 400W |
4.5 minutes |
3 minutes |
| High Pressure Sodium |
Osram VIALOX NAV TV 70W |
130 minutes |
50 minutes |
| Low Pressure Sodium |
|
Not Suitable |
Discharge Luminance at Different Charging Conditions
| Illuminance |
EverGlow Hi® Luminance (in mcd/m²) after charging time |
| 15 minutes |
60 minutes |
Constant Load |
| in F/C |
in lx |
10 min discharge |
60 min discharge |
10 min discharge |
60 min discharge |
10 min discharge |
60 min discharge |
| 0.9 |
10 |
10 |
3 |
24 |
8 |
36 |
12 |
| 1.9 |
20 |
26 |
7 |
46 |
12 |
57 |
15 |
| 2.3 |
25 |
33 |
8 |
54 |
13 |
64 |
16 |
| 2.8 |
30 |
40 |
9 |
61 |
14 |
71 |
16 |
| 3.7 |
40 |
52 |
10 |
73 |
15 |
81 |
17 |
| 4.7 |
50 |
62 |
12 |
82 |
16 |
89 |
18 |
| 5.6 |
60 |
70 |
13 |
89 |
17 |
96 |
18 |
| 6.5 |
70 |
77 |
14 |
89 |
17 |
101 |
19 |
| 7.4 |
80 |
83 |
14 |
100 |
18 |
106 |
19 |
| 8.4 |
90 |
89 |
15 |
105 |
18 |
110 |
19 |
| 9.3 |
100 |
93 |
16 |
108 |
19 |
113 |
20 |
| 10.2 |
110 |
97 |
16 |
112 |
19 |
116 |
20 |
| 11.2 |
120 |
101 |
16 |
115 |
19 |
118 |
20 |
| 12.1 |
130 |
104 |
17 |
117 |
19 |
121 |
20 |
| 13.0 |
140 |
107 |
17 |
119 |
20 |
123 |
20 |
| 13.9 |
150 |
110 |
17 |
122 |
20 |
125 |
20 |
| 18.6 |
200 |
120 |
19 |
129 |
20 |
131 |
21 |
| 23.2 |
250 |
127 |
21 |
135 |
21 |
137 |
21 |
| 46.5 |
500 |
143 |
21 |
147 |
22 |
148 |
22 |
| 92.9 |
1000 |
153 |
22.5 |
155 |
23 |
155 |
23 |
| DIN minimum |
15 |
2 |
15 |
2 |
15 |
2 |
Light source used: cool white fluorescent lamp (color temp appox. 4000K). Illuminance(E) taken with photometer
parallel to and at the surface of the EverGlow Hi® product.
Typical office lighting is 50 footcandles(F/C) at desktop. Warehouse lighting is 20-30 F/C
at 30 inches from the floor.
MARINE On Site Testing Report Measurement to DIN 67510 Part 2.
Test of Low Location Lighting System with EverGlow® materials on the vessel "Club
Cruise 1", Deck No. 2, March 1999. Measurements were taken in the presence of
representatives from DNV. All measurements based on a Phillips TLD 36/54
lighting source and 24 hours of charging time. EverGlow Hi® 150 grade product
used in all locations.
| Product |
Location |
F/C |
lx |
mcd/m²
after 10
minutes |
mcd/m²
after 60
minutes |
| Shine and Glo tape |
Corridor at water tight door 4 |
9.3 |
100 |
108 |
20 |
| Guidance line 45mm |
Corridor at water tight door 4 |
2.3 |
25 |
48 |
15 |
| Guidance line 45mm |
Under fire alarm 1015 |
1.3 |
14 |
32 |
13 |
| Guidance line 45mm |
Corridor at water tight door 6 |
4.2 |
45 |
59 |
19 |
| Guidance line 45mm |
Corridor at water tight door 6 |
1.5 |
16 |
33 |
12 |
| Guidance line 45mm |
Cabin door 2113 |
1.9 |
20 |
35 |
12 |
| Guidance line 45mm |
Cabin door 2112 |
0.7 |
7 |
15 |
7 |
| Shine and Glo Tape |
Fire equipment door |
6.0 |
65 |
51 |
15 |
| Guidance line 45mm |
Stair at water tight door 5 |
2.3 |
25 |
38 |
13 |
| IMO Minimim |
15 |
2 |
CONCLUSION:
EverGlow® material exceeds ALL international and Marine requirements, even in
low lighting conditions!
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