Users can simply mount the entire flashlight and charger as a unit by doorways and entryways to hazardous locations, thus providing a highly convenient and fully charged portable light source whenever it is needed.

ENGADGET: Explosion-proof flashlight could be the first to outlive its owner

These explosion proof LED flashlights are ideal for operators in hazardous and non hazardous locations who need a highly reliable yet powerful and long lived source of portable illumination for activities such as utilities repairs and plant inspections.

ENGADGET: Explosion-proof flashlight could be the first to outlive its owner

The next step in moving this technology to the field is to develop a portable tripod-based system that houses both the laser source and the IR camera.

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