The main difference between Rigid's white M-Series marine lights and the black E-Series off-road lights is that the M-Series has an alodine chromate conversion coating applied to the aluminum housing before being powder coated.
Alodining provides a protective layer that makes the aluminum more corrosion resistant, and better able to withstand salt spray. As a conversion coating, the alodine also causes the applied powder coating to adhere better to the aluminum housing.
Both series of lights feature black or white powder coated stainless steel brackets and hardware.
The white M-Series of forward projecting LED lights utilize Rigid Industries' patented Hybrid Optical System with a parabolic reflector and suspended central focusing lens for excellent beam focus and projection.
This is a second generation design which projects more than twice the amount of light at the same power than previous models.
Customers have commented that these lights really stand out from the competition with an easy-to-see difference in beam brightness and distance.
They are used on everything from recreational to commercial vessels, snowplows, and other applications exposed to salt...or where a white colored fixture is desired.
M-Series Spot-Flood Combo Lights are constructed using both 10° spot-focused LEDs and 25° flood-focused LEDs.
All the LEDs illuminate simultaneously to produce a broad beam with a high intensity center that projects almost four times farther than the edges of the beam.
The wider the fixture selected, the more intense and longer the beam.
Not only do LED lights produce more light for the energy consumed, they have an incredibly long service life compared to traditional lights.
Being solid state devices with no moving parts, LEDs are able to withstand shock and vibration better than traditional Halogen, HID and Xenon lights.
They have typical service lives of over 50,000 hours, compared to halogen and xenon lights - which typically last up to 1,000 and 5,000 hours respectively.
LED lights are the perfect solution for demanding marine lighting.
• More efficient than traditional lights - decreases expenses and reduces power consumption for the same intensity light
• Excellent beam focus and projection
• Crisp, clear, consistent light over the life of the bulb
• Made with the finest marine grade materials, and the latest Cree and Osram LEDs
• Unbreakable lexan lens
• IP68 rating — rated for continuous immersion; dust tight
• No warm up — instant on/off
• A360 high purity aluminum extrusion casing
• Alodine primer, durable, UV resistant, 3-stage powder coat finish
• ASTMB117 salt/fog certified
• Hardwired with sealed waterproof connector - no plug or switch included
• Multi-voltage: 9 - 36V DC
• Light kit includes stainless steel white powder coated cradle and mounting hardware; no wire harness or switch, since most marine installations are custom and require smaller holes and unique components
Heavy on the technical side...
Additional features of Rigid Industries LED lights:
• Utilizes second generation Hybrid Optics design - projects over twice the light, at the same power, than older models
• Ultimate reliability - if some of the LEDs are damaged, the others will keep working
• Super-efficient driver circuitry transmits 97% of the electrical power directly to the LEDs
• Multiple 1200 MHz signal processors
• Zero UV emissions
• Reverse voltage protected
• Over/under voltage protected
• Components are firmly attached to eliminate vibration or bouncing beams effect
• Positive seal light enclosure with 7 screws on each side, every 10"
• Waterproof pressure equalizing vent
• Made with 100+ lumens per watt LEDs
• Sealed waterproof wire connection
• Rigid Industries continually updates the design and components of their lights as newer technologies become available
LEDs have many advantages over traditional bulbs:
Not only do LED lights produce more light for the energy consumed, they have an incredibly long service life compared to traditional lights.
Being solid state devices with no moving parts, LEDs are able to withstand shock and vibration better than traditional Halogen, HID and Xenon lights.
They have typical service lives of over 50,000 hours, compared to halogen and xenon lights - which typically last up to 1,000 and 5,000 hours respectively.
Keeping LEDs cool is the key to a reliable unit:
The high-powered LEDs that are used in these super bright units create a significant amount of heat.
High heat decreases LED output while using the same amount of energy, produces discolored light, and shortens LED life span.
A properly designed housing or heatsink transfers the heat from the circuit board efficiently, preventing damage to the LED and nearby components.
Rigid Industries' US made extruded housing is made of highly conductive aluminum with many long fins - for triple the heat releasing surface area of competitors’ import housings.
This product can expose you to chemicals which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov