Appleton V-51 VGL Series Incandescent Luminaire, Malleable Iron

Appleton V-51 VGL Series Incandescent Luminaire, Malleable Iron

The Appleton V-51 VGL Series Incandescent Luminaire is an enclosed, gasketed fixture engineered for 60 to 300 Watt medium base incandescent lamps in demanding hazardous, industrial and wet locations. Built with a malleable iron mounting hood and globe adapter, this luminaire carries NEC Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, D certification and a maximum input voltage of 150V, making it suited for storage areas, tunnels, subways, chemical plants and other environments where moisture, dirt or corrosive atmospheres are a concern.

Key Features

• Lamp Compatibility: Designed for 60 to 300 Watt medium base incandescent lamps for flexible light output across applications.
• Durable Construction: Malleable iron mounting hood and globe adapter deliver rugged, corrosion-resistant performance in harsh environments.
• Easy Wiring: Furnished with a connection block for straightforward, time-saving installation.
• Clamp-Free Guard: Guard snaps into two recesses of the adapter, eliminating the need for separate clamps.
• Shock-Absorbing Socket: Porcelain socket with brass screw shell helps extend lamp life under vibration.
• Maximum Input Voltage: Rated for 150V maximum input for reliable, code-compliant operation.
• Vibration Protection: Neoprene rubber ring in the reflector neck snaps into the mounting hood groove, guarding against vibration and chipping.
• Unitized Construction: Reduces installation and maintenance costs over the life of the fixture.

Certifications & Compliance

• NEC Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, D
• CEC Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, D
• CEC Class II, Divisions 1 and 2, Groups E, F, G
• CEC Class III
• Enclosure 3R

Technical Specifications

• Refer to manufacturer documentation for complete technical specifications.

Typical Applications

• Storage Areas and Warehousing
• Tunnels and Subways
• Chemical Plants and Processing Facilities
• Hazardous and Industrial Locations
• Wet Locations with Moisture, Dirt or Corrosive Atmospheres

Why Appleton?

Appleton engineers the V-51 VGL Series with a malleable iron housing, shock-absorbing porcelain socket and neoprene vibration protection to deliver dependable illumination in Class I, Division 2 hazardous and wet-location environments. For professionals who need code-compliant lighting that stands up to corrosive, moisture-laden conditions, Appleton remains a trusted choice.

V-51 family note: this VGL listing uses a glass globe (clear, amber, red, green, or blue depending on the catalog number). The VPG1 Series (separate listing) is the equivalent fixture with a polycarbonate globe instead of glass — a real material difference, not a duplicate listing.