Floor one is devoted to LED Light Sheet production and features a relocated LED antistatic assembly room, which delivers increased floor space and is fully dedicated to the manufacture and testing of Applelec’s award winning product. The ro
om is designed to ensure contamination from atmospheric dust is eliminated before LED modules are embedded within the lighting unit which is now supplied with a three year warranty.
LED Light Sheet features a standard ingress protection rating of 54 which is suitable for indoor installations situated in dry, predominantly dust free environments. For exterior projects the lighting unit can be manufactured to an IP67 rating which provides total protection against the penetration of dust and protection from water at a tested immersion depth of between 15cm and 1m.
Ian Drinkwater, Applelec’s Managing Director, states: ‘The opening of the expanded antistatic room comes hot on the heels of our Leeds factory opening. We are continuing to invest in the facilities and equipment owned by Applelec to ensure we continue to meet growing demand for our product range and manufacturing services.’
The previous LED Light Sheet assembly room is currently being refurbished to accommodate a programming and development area as Applelec has seen an increase in the number of LED Light Sheet projects which incorporate dmx sequencing for dimmable and colour changing panels. All dmx programming can be accommodated in-house by Applelec for LED Light Sheet and signage projects. Sign systems featuring LED illumination continue to be manufactured in our dedicated sign workshop as well as in the new Leeds factory.
Applelec’s Bradford building expansion is divided across three floors with a new showroom planned for the second floor due to be opened this summer. The showroom will be furnished by reusing elements of Applelec’s Sign & Digital UK exhibition stand to help reduce waste. A well deserved staff relaxation room takes up the top floor, featuring Applelec’s stress-busting snooker table and providing a place to unwind after a demanding day dealing with quotes, ever shortening lead times and the daily challenges of running two busy factories.
Last month Applelec announced the opening of a second factory which delivers 8000 square feet of manufacturing space in Leeds.