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Applelec – Super Orbis LED + Gareth Smith
Applelec introduce Super Orbis LED.
Super bright Super Orbis is a cost effective LED system which delivers bright, uniform illumination for large scale flex-face light boxes.
The market leading brightness of 235 lumens, delivered by the 6300k Nichia LED, ensures fewer modules are required per linear metre than is necessary in other LED systems; and with fewer modules required, the system costs are significantly reduced. Designed for use in large flex-face light boxes and other extruded light box systems, Super Orbis LED is ideal for light box systems with a minimum depth of 120mm.
As well as offering the exceptional 235 lumen brightness, Super Orbis LED provides an extremely energy efficient module with a luminous efficacy of 93 lumens per watt. Exceeding qualifying criteria of the UK government’s ECA (Enhanced Capital Allowances) Energy Scheme, Super Orbis offers an energy efficient alternative to fluorescent tubes with all the benefits inherent to an LED system but without the high price tag.
The key to the module’s exceptional performance is its special batwing lens which distributes light forwards in wide batwing or M shaped beam to create uniform illumination from fewer modules. Indeed, in a 200mm deep flex-face light box just four modules per square metre are required to deliver advertised brightness levels, drawing only 2.52 watts per module. With an IP65 rating, Super Orbis is suitable for interior and exterior applications and is easy to install with each module featuring a self adhesive backing and spaced at 60cm intervals along a flexible chain system.
Applelec supplies a range of LED modules for use in lettering or signage systems which can be purchased in kit form or within fully fabricated signage supplied ready for installation. Super Orbis LED’s suitability for a specific light box solution neatly compliments the current range of LED modules available from Applelec, which includes industry leading Sloan and Permlight LED’s. Applelec’s LED experts are able to provide full details on the most appropriate LED system to select for any sign project and can provide cost comparisons to fluorescent tube systems where appropriate.
Electrician joins Applelec and completes NVQ Level 3.[/b]
Applelec is pleased to announce the appointment of Gareth Smith, who joins the company as an Electrician.
Gareth fills a much needed new post and joins the technical team responsible for a variety of electrical work undertaken by Applelec in the creation of illuminated signage and systems which employ LED Light Sheet. Gareth has responsibility for programming colour shows and sequences for LED illuminated signage and LED Light Sheet units created with RGB (colour changing) LED’s. In addition to this, Gareth will be liaising with clients to understand the effects and sequences they require before delivering tailored programming prior to systems leaving Applelec factories or onsite following installation.
[left]http://oi46.tinypic.com/70hzfb.jpg[/left]Ian Drinkwater, Applelec managing director, comments: ‘We have seen a steadily increasing demand for signage and LED Light Sheet panels featuring colour changing sequences with Gareth joining the in-house programming team. For large and complex projects we are able to send Gareth to site, in plain clothes, to work on behalf of our clients and provide a service which has been frequently requested. I am delighted to employ a young man who is passionate about electronics and lighting and predict great things for Gareth.’
Since joining Applelec, Gareth has completed his NVQ Level 3 in Electrotechnical Services which covers installation and maintenance and ensures Gareth is qualified to work onsite to provide electrical services following health and safety regulations. Prior to his appointment at Applelec, Gareth worked for a domestic electrical installer, Paul Philips Electrical, for a little over three years.
Gareth is responsible for solving electrical issues as diverse as planning wiring systems, building power supply enclosures, researching new electrical components and advising the sales team on their integration within illuminated signage. Already with a number of high profile projects under his belt for Applelec, Gareth has programmed a dramatic rainbow colour changing scheme for an office entrance tunnel created with 40 individually controlled units of RGB LED Light Sheet. Gareth is currently researching and adapting new technologies to devise touch and sense activated on/off control of LED Light Sheet.
Applelec’s recent three story building extension has created space at the Bradford head office factory for an improved development and testing facility where Gareth is located when not onsite. Applelec is currently recruiting a number of letter making apprentices in a commitment to invest in the future of the sign industry.
Northern Office:
Applelec Sign Components
Appleby House
Walker Terrace
Bradford
West Yorkshire
BD4 7HPSouthern Office:
Applelec Sign Components
Unit 15 The Old Silk Mill
Brook Street
Tring
Herts
HP23 5EF
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