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Durable LED Lighting for Extreme Industrial Environments
At Tactik Lighting, we are driven to produce the most durable LED lighting solutions on the market. Our company was founded with the mission to engineer industrial LED lighting specifically designed for extreme environments, including high heat, corrosive vapors, and high-dust conditions. With a relentless focus on military-grade engineering, we ensure our products deliver dependable, energy-efficient performance where traditional fixtures fail. Our team combines decades of experience in lighting technology with a systematic approach to project execution, prioritizing precision and client satisfaction. We pride ourselves on American-made manufacturing, maintaining strict quality control over every component and assembly process. Our proprietary designs actively shed contaminants to preserve heat dissipation, and our remote driver technology eliminates regridding needs during facility reconfigurations.Backed by extensive testing in Tactik Labs, our products are proven to withstand real-world challenges, including a 5,800-pound load test that demonstrated their unmatched structural integrity. We provide comprehensive support, from initial energy assessments to customized photometric layouts, ensuring clients achieve measurable ROI through reduced maintenance costs and energy savings. Our commitment to innovation is reflected in patent-pending technologies that address lumen loss at high temperatures and corrosion resistance in marine environments. As a veteran-owned business, we uphold a 'failure is not an option' mindset, delivering solutions that meet exact specifications for mission-critical applications across industries such as chemical processing, mining, and food production.
Services
Hazardous location lighting
High heat LED solutions
Food-safe fixtures
Low/high bay lighting
Vapor-tight solutions
Highlights and features
- We engineer American-made LED fixtures to military-grade standards for extreme environments
- Our proprietary designs prevent lumen loss at temperatures up to 65C
- Patented contaminant-shedding technology preserves fixture longevity in dusty conditions
- We offer 4-week lead times on all custom-configured lighting solutions
- Our veteran-led team provides systematic project execution from assessment to implementation
Associations and certifications
- UL
- DLC
- CE
- RoHS
- TUV-GS
- SAA
- IK69K
- IK10
Services
Hazardous Location Lighting
Engineered LED solutions for Class I Division 1 hazardous locations, featuring corrosion-resistant materials and sealed enclosures that meet UL844 and IEC60079 standards. Our fixtures operate safely in environments with explosive gases, vapors, and combustible dust. Designed for chemical processing plants, oil refineries, and mining operations, these lights combine military-grade durability with advanced thermal management to prevent ignition sources.
High Heat LED Solutions
Specialized LED systems that maintain 100% lumen output at temperatures up to 65C, featuring patented heat dissipation technology and high-temperature resistant components. Ideal for industrial ovens, foundries, and manufacturing facilities where conventional LEDs experience significant performance degradation. Our fixtures eliminate lumen loss through active thermal management and optimized driver placement.
Food-Safe Fixtures
NSF-certified LED lighting solutions designed for food processing and preparation areas, featuring stainless steel construction, IP69K ingress protection, and shatter-resistant materials. These fixtures meet FDA and USDA standards for hygiene-critical environments, with seamless designs that prevent bacterial growth and withstand high-pressure washdowns in meat processing plants and commercial kitchens.
Low/High Bay Lighting
Energy-efficient LED replacements for metal halide and fluorescent high bay fixtures, delivering superior lumen output with reduced energy consumption. Our solutions feature DLC-listed components, dimming capabilities, and impact-resistant designs for manufacturing facilities, aircraft hangars, and distribution centers. Available in linear and round configurations with customizable mounting options.
Vapor-Tight Solutions
Sealed LED fixtures engineered to withstand high-humidity environments and chemical exposure, featuring gasketed enclosures and corrosion-proof materials. Designed for parking garages, wastewater treatment plants, and coastal installations, these lights maintain performance in environments with persistent moisture, salt spray, and caustic cleaning agents while meeting IK10 impact resistance standards.
People
Tim Wasmer
Founder & CEO
U.S. Army veteran and lead energy expert with 20+ years in industrial lighting innovation. Developed Tactik's military-grade engineering standards and systematic project execution methodology. Holds multiple patents for thermal management systems in LED fixtures.
Dave Wasmer
New Product Development Engineer
Leads product innovation with expertise in materials science and mechanical engineering. Specializes in creating corrosion-resistant lighting solutions for marine and chemical processing environments. Holds 12 patents for industrial LED designs.
Jeff Strauss
Electrician & Team Leader
Master electrician with 15 years of field experience in hazardous location installations. Oversees quality assurance testing, including load-bearing tests that demonstrated fixtures withstand 5,800-pound impacts.
Wayne Rettig
Creative Director
Industrial design expert responsible for Tactik's patented fixture geometries that optimize heat dissipation and contaminant shedding. With 18 years in lighting design, he bridges functional requirements with aesthetic considerations.
Chris Drews
Production Team Leader
Manufacturing specialist with 12 years in quality control for LED production. Ensures adherence to ISO 9001 standards in American-made fixture assembly, focusing on driver durability and soldering integrity.
Questions
What makes Tactik Lighting fixtures suitable for extreme environments?
Our military-grade LED fixtures feature patented thermal management systems, corrosion-resistant materials, and contaminant-shedding designs that maintain performance in temperatures from -40°C to 65°C.
Do you offer customized lighting solutions?
Yes, we provide custom configurations with 4-week lead times, including specialized optics, dimming options, and emergency backup systems for hazardous locations.
Are Tactik Lighting products certified for industrial use?
Our fixtures meet UL844, IEC60079, NSF, and DLC standards, with approvals for Class I Division 1 hazardous locations and food-safe environments.
How do your LED lights handle high-heat conditions?
Unlike competitors, our proprietary heat sink design maintains 100% lumen output at rated temperatures, with active thermal management systems preventing performance degradation.
What support do you provide for lighting projects?
We offer free energy benchmarking assessments, photometric modeling, and on-site testing to ensure solutions meet your facility's specific requirements before implementation.
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