Over 99% of Mineglow’s long-standing customers have run our lighting for more than 10 years without a single failure. The reason is ClearTech™.
What is the MineGlow Difference?
ClearTech™ is a suite of technologies developed and patented by our long-standing manufacturing partner specifically for LED strip lighting. Each one targets a common failure point that often occurs, when LED strip lights are installed in heavy industrial environments.
Together, they are the reason our lights perform reliably in the harshest mining, tunnelling, oil and gas, and industrial environments. This is how each ClearTech™ technology works, and each problem it solves.
PinBoost™ (patented): protection against bending damage
The problem: Incorrect bending and twisting during installation puts stress on the surface-mounted LEDs, which can cause the LED to crack or detach from the flexible circuit board.
The solution: PinBoost™ – a reinforcement method that sits on both sides of each LED chip. This greatly reduces potential damage to the LEDs on the flexible printed circuit board (FPCB) from external forces caused by incorrect bending and distortion of the LED strip.
DryWire™ (patented): stops moisture before reaching the light
The problem: When LED strip lights are used in high-humidity environments, water and moisture slowly work their way into the FPCB of the strip through the conducting wire, regardless of IP rating. This is known as the capillary effect. Over time this leads to short circuits, creating heat and a potential ignition of the strip light.
The solution: DryWire™ prevents water ingress through the conducting wire, blocking moisture before it can reach the flexible printed circuit board (FPCB) of the light strip.
Insulfit™ (patented): a hermetic seal at the weakest joint
The problem: Most LED strip lights connect to their power cable using stranded wire and inserted pins, sealed with glue and a heat-shrink sleeve. That joint is a known weak point. Over time the seal can crack or lift, letting in moisture that causes corrosion and failure, particularly outdoors and in heavy industrial environments.
The solution: Insulfit™ replaces this method entirely, combining precision mechanical design with water-repellent sealing materials. A mechanical connector compresses a specially formulated silicone gasket firmly around the end of the MineGlow lighting. The result is a hermetic seal that keeps moisture out, so the Mineglow LED Strip Light keeps working reliably for years.
TwinFlex™ (patented): strength and brightness over long runs
The problem: Modern LED strip lights are built on a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB). This makes them faster to produce and more capable, but the thin, flexible board is mechanically weak and can only carry a limited current. That causes heat build-up and voltage drop over longer runs.
The solution: TwinFlex™ adds a copper belt that reinforces the light, draws heat away and provides a more secure contact area. It also acts as a second conductor, increasing current-carrying capacity and reduces voltage drop.
The result is MineGlow strip lights remain consistently bright along its entire length.
C-Mask™: a protective shield for the light surface
The problem: Over time, UV exposure breaks down the plastic housing of LED strip lights, while dust, dirt and chemicals build up on the surface. Without regular cleaning, this build-up is absorbed into the surface, dulling the light and affecting its brightness and colour.
The solution: C-Mask™ is a protective top coating bonded seamlessly to the surface of Mineglow LED strip lights. It:
- Shields against UV damage
- Repels water and chemicals
- Reduces surface static, so dust and dirt are less likely to stick
- Protects against surface damage
The result is consistent illumination and a longer lifespan, both underground and outdoors.
Built to last, proven in the field
Five technologies, five common failure points eliminated. That is why our long-standing customers have been running Mineglow lighting reliably for more than 10 years.
We would like to acknowledge the engineers who made these advances possible, along with our customers and partners, whose demanding sites and honest feedback continue to push us to innovate and continuously improve our product.
Is your lighting built for your site?
Reliable lighting isn’t only about how bright a fitting is on day one. It is about how well it holds up to moisture, dust, chemicals, heat and rough handling, year after year.
For mining, tunnelling, oil and gas, and heavy industrial sites, ClearTech™ gives Mineglow LED strip lights the protection to keep performing where conventional strip lighting fail.
How many failed or damaged lighting fixtures has your team replaced on site this year?
If you’re reviewing lighting for a harsh or high-humidity environment, talk to the Mineglow team about which ClearTech™-equipped lighting suits your application.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is ClearTech™?
ClearTech™ is a suite of five technologies developed and patented by Mineglow’s long-standing manufacturing partner specifically for LED strip lighting: PinBoost™, DryWire™, Insulfit™, TwinFlex™ and C-Mask™. Each one targets a common failure point found when LED strip lights are installed in heavy industrial settings.
Q: Why do LED strip lights fail in mining and industrial environments?
The most common causes are damage to the LEDs from:
- Incorrect bending during installation
- Moisture getting in through the conducting wire
- Seals cracking where the power cable joint the PCB
- Heat build-up and voltage drop over long runs
- UV, dust and chemicals degrading the light surface
ClearTech™ addresses all of these.
Q: Isn’t a high IP rating enough to keep moisture out?
Not always. In high-humidity environments, moisture caused by temperature fluctuations can slowly travel into the strip through the conducting wire, regardless of IP rating. This is known as the capillary effect, and over time it causes short circuits. DryWire™ is designed to block moisture at the conducting wire before it can reach the PCB of the light strip.
Q: Which industries is Mineglow lighting suited to?
Mineglow LED strip lights with ClearTech™ are built for mining, tunnelling, oil and gas, data centres or any heavy industrial sites, particularly where moisture, dust, chemicals, heat and rough handling are a concern.
Q: How do I choose the right Mineglow lighting for my site?
Talk to the Mineglow team about your environment and application, and they can recommend which ClearTech™ equipped lighting suits your work site.
Built to Last Where It Matters Most
Reliable lighting isn’t only about how bright a fitting is on day one. It’s about how well it stands up to moisture, dust, chemicals, heat and rough handling, year after year.
For mining, tunnelling, oil and gas, and heavy industrial sites, ClearTech™ gives Mineglow LED strip lights protection at every common failure point, so they keep performing where conventional strip lighting will fail and cause downtime and unnecessary maintenance. Just ask our customers.
How many failed or damaged lighting fittings has your team replaced on site this year?
If you’re reviewing lighting for a harsh or high-humidity environment, talk to the Mineglow team about which ClearTech™ equipped lighting suits your application.