Fiber Optic Lighting for Mining Applications

RSL Fiber Systems has developed a fiber optic lighting technology that will bring safe, durable lighting to the mining industry.

March 8, 2012
RSL Fiber Systems
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Connecticut-based RSL Fiber Systems, LLC, will be introducing its safe, durable fiber optic lighting technology to the mining industry.

  • Enhances safety and equipment visibility during mining operations
  • Efficiently produces safe, non-electrical light
  • Capable of reliable light delivery in harsh environments
  • Can be utilized on scoops, continuous miners and most other major pieces of mining machinery
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