Halogen low-voltage lamps are employed in a variety of applications, e.g. in overhead projectors, for surgical lighting, for endoscopy lighting, effect lighting and many more areas. Halogen low-voltage lamps are available in a variety of voltages and strengths. Voltages extend from 6V to 50V, while the performance levels lie between 10W and 590W. Low-voltage halogen lamps offer an almost point-shaped light source. This enables highly efficient small optical systems to be used and allows the design of small light systems. A further benefit is the compact shape. Halogen low-voltage lamps, especially the higher performance ones, are considerably smaller than mains voltage lamps of equal performance.
XIR
The XIR range of lamps (with xenon gas filling and IR coating) provides maximum energy efficiency. The patented IR coating, applied like a mirror on the outside of the lamp, only lets visible light through, thereby ensuring that a large proportion of the infra-red radiation is reflected back to the filament. This means that less energy is required to bring the filament up to its operating temperature. IR capsules produce up to 30% higher luminous efficacy than standard lamps (of the same condition, wattage and lamp life). The XIR range of lamps was specially designed for medical applications, e.g. surgical lighting.
