Northrop Grumman Northrop Grumman
Customer Since 1999
Challenge
To illuminate the many complex shapes and critical surfaces for painting of the Navy's F-18 Super Hornet, perhaps the most sophisticated fighter jet ever designed.
Solution
42 explosion proof 7812-4 fixtures mounted on non-sparking aluminum tooling carts, servicing multiple paint booths.
7812-4 Explosion Proof Fluorescent Fixture
7812-4 Explosion Proof Fluorescent Lighting Fixture
Results
Significant improvement in paint quality and uniformity while reducing total man hours required for paint application/inspection and repair.