IP66 LED Flood Lights Pass Thousand Hour Salt Spray Testing For Coastal Installations
October 31, 2026
IP66 LED Flood Lights Pass Thousand Hour Salt Spray Testing For Coastal Installations
Fins board has completed 1000 hours of neutral salt spray testing on its IP66 LED flood light range, a programme designed for coastal stadiums, ports, marinas and industrial sites where salt air attacks housing coatings and fasteners. The tested units retained light output and housing integrity, and no water ingress was recorded in post test inspection.
The range covers 100W to 900W with asymmetric and symmetric optics, and every model shares the same sealing architecture: a moulded silicone gasket, a pressure equalising breather membrane and a sealed driver compartment separated from the optical chamber. That separation matters on coastal sites, because condensation forms on the driver side rather than on the lens, which keeps output stable instead of fogging.
Fasteners are A2 stainless steel, and the coating is a polyester powder system applied after chromate conversion. Cable entries use double sealed glands, and the front frame is hinged with captive screws so maintenance crews can inspect gaskets without removing the luminaire from its bracket. Each unit is immersion tested on a sample basis before dispatch.
Coastal specifiers often ask what fails first on a floodlight. In practice it is the gasket and the cable entry rather than the LED package, which is why both are serviceable parts in this range and why gland torque values are printed on the housing label. Replacement gasket and gland kits ship separately, so a maintenance team can restore the seal during a routine visit instead of replacing an otherwise healthy fixture.
Sealing And Durability Data
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Ingress protection | IP66, sample immersion tested |
| Salt spray | 1000 hours neutral salt spray, no ingress |
| Power range | 100W to 900W |
| Housing | Die-cast aluminium, polyester powder coat |
| Fasteners | A2 stainless steel throughout |
| Breather | Pressure equalising membrane |
| Cable entry | Double sealed gland, M20 |
| Warranty | 5 years |
Suitable Sites
- Coastal stadiums and beachfront sports facilities
- Ports, marinas and shipyard hardstanding
- Water treatment plants and pump stations
- Car parks and access roads in humid climates
- Industrial yards exposed to chemical mist
Test reports and sealing drawings are available for specifiers writing coastal durability clauses. The range is manufactured in Guangdong under ISO 9001 control with CE, RoHS, FCC and PSE certification, and UL recognised drivers are offered for North American projects.
About the manufacturer: Fins board and BOCAQ branded lighting products are produced in Guangdong, China, by a team focused on outdoor and hazardous area luminaires for contractors, distributors and engineering firms. The company supports projects with measured photometric files, structural load data, certification documentation and spare part programmes, and it exports across North America, Europe, the Middle East and Southeast Asia through a distributor and project channel model.