Top 5 Raclite Lighting Devices for the Railway Sector

For many years, several companies in the railway industry have been strong RacLite partners. However, given our wide range of remote lighting equipment, many still wonder which models are best suited for the sector.

That’s why we’ve prepared this ranking of the Top 5 RacLite Lighting Devices most commonly used for railway inspection and maintenance. The selection is quite diverse, covering equipment of all sizes and purposes.

Among the options, we have headlamps, lighting systems, handheld flashlights, and floodlights — each with distinct uses that complement one another across the different activities in the railway sector.. Check them out:

1. Raclite Galaxy Pro

he first option is our medium-sized Galaxy Pro floodlight, ideal for high-power area lighting. Cordless and equipped with magnetic bases, it can be easily fixed to metal parts, such as the sides of train cars.

It’s widely used for: preventive maintenance, railway and vehicle inspections, trackside illumination, accident investigation and rescue, and coupling maintenance.

With 6000 lumens on high mode, 3500 on medium, and 1750 on low, the Galaxy Pro also features a standby mode for low-level lighting (250 lumens). Its battery lasts up to 8 hours on low, 4 hours on medium, 2h15 on high, and 60 hours in standby.

2. Raclite Solaris Pro X

For those looking for a remote lighting system, the Solaris Pro X is a large, high-performance unit that delivers extremely powerful illumination — completely cordless.

It’s commonly used for: railway and vehicle inspections, accident investigation and rescue operations, coupling maintenance, and trackside illumination.

With 5,000 lumens in wide mode, 11,000 in focused mode, and 16,000 in boost mode (wide + focused), the Solaris Pro X features a 180° tiltable and rotatable head. Its battery lasts 12h in wide mode, 7h30 in focused, and 4h30 in boost.

3. Raclite 160RS

Another excellent choice is our 160RS headlamp. With a soft rubberized elastic strap, it fits comfortably on any head or helmet. It delivers 160 lumens and a battery life of up to 30 hours on low mode and 4 hours on high.

Its standout feature is the motion sensor, allowing users to turn it on and off without pressing any buttons — perfect for working with gloves or dirty or occupied hands. It’s widely used for coupling maintenance and inspection tasks.

4. Raclite Big 850 +

Next is our Big 850 handheld flashlight a high-power, large-format model. In the railway sector, it’s ideal for inspecting tracks, tunnels, bridges, viaducts, guardrails, pipes along the railway, and stopped trains. .

It offers 3 lighting modes, including a strobe mode, with 8h runtime on low, 2h30 on high, and 5h on strobe. The high mode provides 850 lumens, with a beam distance of up to 420 meters.

5. Raclite Hydra 1500

Finally, we have the Hydra 1500 floodlight, perfect for those who need powerful lighting in a compact, portable design. Cordless and equipped with magnetic bases and an adjustable angle, it can be positioned in multiple ways for versatile use.

It’s often used for preventive maintenance, railway inspections, vehicle and trackside lighting, accident investigation, and coupling work.

With 1500 lumens on high, 660 on medium, and 320 on low, the Hydra 1500 also includes alert and red flashing modes for emergency signaling. Its battery lasts up to 22h on low, 9h on medium, and 5h on high.

Conclusion

These are our Top 5 lighting devices most recommended for the railway sector, covering all the main operational needs. However, our entire professional lighting line can also be used, depending on your specific requirements.

These five models are simply the most popular among our clients — a great starting point to help guide your choice.

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