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1. Why use snow plow lights?
In 2008, a severe rain, snow and ice disaster occurred in China. The southern part of China was hit by rain, snow and ice disasters that covers a wide range, 21 provinces and autonomous regions were affected, 107 people died, 8 people were missing, 170 counties had power outages, and economic losses amounted to 111.1 billion yuan. As the trend of global warming becomes increasingly obvious, the amount of water vapor transported from the ocean to the continent is also increasing. This change means that the amount of snowfall in future winters is likely to continue to rise. In the face of this situation, it is particularly important to take effective countermeasures. Among them, equipping and using snowplows and de-icing equipment is one of the effective ways to reduce the adverse effects of ice and snow.
On windy and snowy nights or under extremely low visibility conditions, when the operator controls the snowplow to clear the snow, he relies on the lights on the snowplow to illuminate the surrounding environment so that he can observe the road conditions more clearly. Especially on highways or in areas with complex terrain, snowplows equipped with high-efficiency lighting are particularly important.
2. The role of snow plow lights
2.1 Snow plow lights expand the operator's visible field of view
When working in windy and snowy weather or at night, due to extremely low visibility, especially when performing snow removal operations on highways, the lack of sufficient lighting poses a great danger to the operator and other road users. For this reason, snowplows are equipped with strong headlight lamps that can emit strong light to illuminate the surrounding environment, ensuring that the operator can clearly see the surrounding scene, thereby effectively preventing potential risks. At the same time, the bright light also allows other vehicles to notice the presence of the snowplow in time, and then take evasive measures in advance.
2.2 Snow plow lights help operators work better
Some snow plow lights are not only equipped with lighting systems, but also equipped with multifunctional facilities such as position indicators, turn signals, high beam and low beam lights, which significantly enhance the safety protection of operators when performing tasks. For example, when changing lanes, the operator can turn on the turn signal to warn the vehicle behind to prevent rear-end collisions caused by sudden lane changes; the position light ensures the high visibility of the snowplow in various weather conditions, making it easier for other drivers to identify and take evasive measures; in the case of heavy wind and snow, the high beam can illuminate the road at a longer distance, revealing potential obstacles and risks to the operator in advance; and the low beam is suitable for conventional operations, which not only ensures the necessary lighting, but also avoids strong stimulation to the operator's eyes. The comprehensive application of these lighting facilities not only ensures the efficient snow removal work at night, but also greatly reduces the safety hazards in the operation.
2.3 Snow plow lights improve the safety of highway snow removal operations
In areas covered with snow, the arrival of winter often means that the government and relevant departments need to invest a lot of resources and manpower to ensure smooth traffic. The use of snowplows has become an indispensable part of these areas. They are not only responsible for clearing snow from the roads, but also ensuring the safety and cleanliness of public areas, thereby helping citizens maintain normal life order and travel needs.
Especially in the cold winter, when the daytime is shortened and the light becomes dim, the lighting equipment of snowplows is particularly important. These snowplows are equipped with powerful lighting systems that can provide sufficient lighting and visual warnings at night or in bad weather conditions. This not only improves the safety of snowplow operations, but also greatly reduces the risk of traffic accidents that may occur due to poor visibility.
In areas with heavy snow, snowplows equipped with advanced lighting and signal systems play a vital role in ensuring traffic safety.
3. History of Snow plow Lights
In 1959, General Motors pioneered an innovation by installing flashing amber lights on its snowplows for the first time. This move was intended to significantly improve the visibility and safety of road workers working at night. By adding this specially designed light to the front bumper of the vehicle, the company hoped to reduce the dangers that could be encountered when working in low-light conditions and protect construction workers from the threat of traffic accidents.
Then in 1962, Pennsylvania adopted this innovation and became the first state in the United States to require the installation of lighting equipment on the dashboard of all snowplows. The implementation of this policy marked a major step forward in the highway department's efforts to improve public safety awareness and also reflected the state's emphasis on worker safety. This policy not only improved the safety of nighttime road work, but also prompted other states to follow up on similar measures, further promoting the development and application of traffic safety equipment.
The history of snow plow lights can be traced back to more than 50 years ago, when snow plow lights, although with limited functions, began to provide basic lighting for road maintenance teams working at night. Over time, technological advances have enabled snow plow lights to be significantly improved and upgraded. Over the past few decades, the development of snow plow lights has witnessed countless innovations and breakthroughs.
Initially, snow plow lights may have been simple incandescent bulbs. Although this type of lighting can provide basic visibility, it is not ideal in severe weather conditions. As technology develops, more efficient, durable, and brighter lighting equipment such as halogen lamps and LED lamps have gradually replaced old-fashioned bulbs, greatly improving the safety and efficiency of night operations. Not only that, modern snow plow lights have also introduced intelligent control. For example, some new snow plow lights are equipped with the function of automatically sensing ambient light, which can automatically turn on or adjust the light intensity when needed. In addition, in order to improve the visibility and warning of snow removal operations at night, some high-end snow plow lights are also equipped with flashing warning lights and reflective strips to ensure high safety in various complex environments.
In summary, snow plow lights have made great progress in their ability to illuminate the night sky for road maintenance teams, which not only improves work efficiency but also greatly enhances the safety of night operations. These advances reflect the important impact of technological innovation on improving the quality of public facility maintenance work.
4. Through unremitting research and efforts, Xinruilai Lighting has made remarkable progress in the research and development and improvement of snow plow lights.
Since 2011, Xinruilai Lighting has begun its journey of exploration in the field of lighting. With more than 20 years of industry experience, the company’s founder has demonstrated extraordinary insight and industry sensitivity. Xinruilai has launched a variety of snow machine lights of different models, striving to meet the needs of various customers in terms of design, power and function. In order to further improve the brightness and user experience of snow plow lights, we have made the following efforts:
·We have a professional R&D team to conduct R&D tests on the function and use of each model of snow plow lights
·The shell materials, lamp beads, and brackets purchased are all top-notch materials. Our goal is the mid-to-high-end market
·Each product will undergo strict salt spray testing, high and low temperature testing, aging testing and other tests before shipment
·One-year warranty service
·The product meets IP67 grade standards and has various certifications such as CE/EMC/DOT
