Resistance & Safety

When lighting becomes a shield.

A guide to mechanical performance in harsh environments

Why it matters ?

Lighting a corridor, stairwell, or secured room is not just about visibility — it’s about resilience. Standards like IK, VK, and anti-vandal features help ensure your installation survives and protects. Understanding them is key to making better lighting decisions.

IK Rating, How tough is your light?

The IK rating measures how much mechanical impact a luminaire can withstand, Standard EN 62262 specifies up to :

• IK10 / 20 joules — standard for vandal-prone areas

• IK11 / 50 joules — for severe environments

Rondo Securlite IK11++ / 120 joules

Beyond that ? Securlite designed it !

Welcome to VK®

up to IK11++ / 150 joules

Developed by Sécurlite, the VK® index combines mechanical and functional resistance :

Anti-vandalism

Designed with hostile environments in mind: polycarbonate or steel bodies, captive screws, recessed shapes — all help prevent damage and unauthorized access.

Anti-rip-out & Anti-hanging protection

Strong anchors and hidden fixings stop luminaires from being pulled or broken off. Essential in public or sensitive areas.

Prevents the use of luminaires as hanging points in psychiatric facilities, prisons, or high-risk areas — a matter of safety and dignity.

VK Index, The ultimate level.

UV-protected varnishes and smooth surfaces make graffiti easy to clean and keep your installation looking cared for.

Anti-graffiti coatings

UV-protected varnishes and smooth surfaces make graffiti easy to clean and keep your installation looking cared for.

Flame Resistant

• Up to 150 joules of impact resistance

• Graffiti, rip-out, vibration, and hanging resistance

• Special tools and screws to prevent tampering

Smart + Strong = Secur..lite

Combined with smart detectors and repairable design, Sécurlite luminaires offer resilience, intelligence, and longevity.

In short :

• IK = mechanical impact resistance

• VK = total resistance for tough environments

• Anti-vandal, anti-rip-out, anti-hanging = protection for users and maintenance

Resistance & Safety

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