Following its recent launch to market, we discover more about how the power of marginal gains has helped to make ROBUS’ HARBOUR EXPRESS Olympic fit.
Hasn’t it been a fantastic year for sport? Great Britain won 65 medals in the Olympics: 14 gold, 22 silver, and 29 bronze. Every country has its own particular flair, and over recent years we’ve excelled in cycling and rowing. But how does a nation become the best at a particular sport? Are we just remarkably good at shaking off those bike stabilisers early? Natural whizzes at wheelies? Not quite.
Interestingly, the key to our cycling success is also the reason why ROBUS’ new HARBOUR EXPRESS corrosion-proof luminaire has a 30% faster installation time compared to some other leading brands.
The secret to Olympic medal (and luminaire) success
You may recall that in the not-so-distant past, we were rather underwhelming in cycling events. Go back to 2002 and you’ll find that British cyclists had achieved just one Olympic gold medal since 1908, and we’d not won a Tour de France in 110 years.
But this was all to change when Sir Dave Brailsford was appointed Head of British Cycling and he applied ‘marginal gains’ theory to our cycling strategy. Simply put, this theory is the idea that many small +1% improvements stack up to big results.
Irish lighting manufacturer ROBUS has taken a similar approach to improving its HARBOUR corrosion-proof range. The brand’s new Product Development team applied many small but highly effective improvements to numerous key features resulting in the new HARBOUR EXPRESS.
In addition, the team introduced a new wireless way to easily snap-in an emergency pack if required and, to top it off, it has a modular sustainable design. In the spirit of marginal gains theory, let’s dive into those finer details to find out what makes this luminaire a gold medallist:
30% faster installation
HARBOUR EXPRESS is engineered to streamline every step of your installation process. But what does this look like in practice? This corrosion-proof luminaire features over 12 optimised components. Here are some of the key innovations:
Safety straps
ROBUS has incorporated safety straps that hold the diffuser at an angle, allowing for safe and easy adjustment of internal components during installation. This means you can keep your hands free for customisations, rather than juggling the diffuser.
Stainless-steel retaining clips
The two-part retaining clips are designed to safely hold at an angle for easy closing of the luminaire.
Cable tidies
Clean wiring means fast wiring. That’s why cable tidies are strategically placed throughout the luminaire.
4-way push-in terminal block
This can be mounted in multiple locations as needed, with each slot providing a simple press-fit into the base for seamless loop in, loop out wiring.
Multiple mounting options
This feature gives you the flexibility to adapt the installation to various environments, ensuring the luminaire fits securely in any setting.
Marked drill points
Marked centre points on conduit entry drill points ensure maximum precision during installation.
Tool-free glands
Located at the back and ends of the luminaire, these allow for a stress-free setup.
Optional BESA box mounting
This ensures seamless integration with existing electrical infrastructure for a clean and professional installation.
Adjustable bracket
For added flexibility, an adjustable bracket for suspension or ceiling mounting is included.
A first of its kind: wireless snap-in emergency pack
While many marginal gains have been made to speed up the installation time, there’s also a standout innovation: the True-Plug & Play Emergency Pack!
Every HARBOUR EXPRESS comes with a built-in emergency pack base, which means that all you have to do is snap-in the emergency pack accessory to complete the upgrade. This effectively eliminates messy and unnecessary wiring.
ROBUS has expanded the longevity of this emergency pack with a LiFePO4 battery. Not to mention, both manual and dual test functionality are included. A complete emergency version of HARBOUR EXPRESS is also available.
Sustainable circular design
In 2021, ROBUS launched its Environmental and Social Governance (ESG) project, detailing 77 actions to enhance its environmental and social responsibility. A key part of this initiative is sustainable product design.
The features that make HARBOUR EXPRESS a circular design champion are:
• Highly modular, with an easily removable LED gear tray and plug-in sensors. Emergency modules are available, along with spare clips and fixings.
• The modular design continues with ROBUS’ switching options: PIR, photocell sensor, and microwave on/off sensor featuring three step dimming (corridor function).
• Features a robust polycarbonate housing that is IK10 and IP66 rated, significantly enhancing its durability and lifespan.
• Offers four wattage options (8 W to 60 W) and CCT3 selection (4000K, 5000K, 6500K), reducing waste and extending lifecycle by enabling versatile reuse and preventing landfill.
• Delivers a remarkable efficacy of 170 Lm/W with an excellent lumen output at lower wattages, conserving energy and achieving an improved C EPREL energy rating.
• Boasts an impressive L70B50 rating of over 100,000 hours, ensuring long-lasting performance and reliability.
Start your marginal gains strategy with HARBOUR EXPRESS
Making small improvements can yield big results, whether in cycling or luminaire development! Why not apply this approach to your workday by choosing products that speed up your installation.
HARBOUR EXPRESS, available in sizes from 0.6 m to 1.8 m, suits a variety of environments, including workshops, garages, warehouses, car parks, farm buildings, and wet areas.
Finally, we can’t forget to give a shout-out to the Irish teams from all here at ROBUS – well done on your biggest Olympic medal haul ever!
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