As the Nights Draw in - 6 LED Torch Innovations You Need to Know About

Whether you need to find your way around in the dark, or to search the bottom of your toolbox at night, a torch is a vital piece of kit for any professional. With the latest in modern LED technology, torches and personal lighting systems have become lighter weight, less expensive and longer lasting - not to mention more powerful.

Below we introduce some of the latest hand-held and hands-free torches available in the Portwest range. From small pocket sized Tactical torches to bigger units that could easily be described as light-cannons!

Keep reading to find the best personal lighting solution for you requirements.

LED Pocket Torches

Designed to be small enough to fit into your pocket, but bright enough to not be a waste of time - here are 2 of the latest offerings available from XAMAX®.

HIGH POWERED POCKET TORCH - PA68

The PA68 by Portwest is an incredibly efficient pocket torch with outstanding brightness and a long run time considering it only requires a single AA battery. A knurled aluminium casing provides fantastic grip and resistance to impacts in heavy duty environments.

It has a compact design for portability in a pocket and comes complete with a removable belt clip, perfect for a uniformed professional.

PORTWEST TACTICAL TORCH - PA54

This strong and durable precision engineered aluminium shell torch, uses new CREE technology giving up to 10 times more brightness than current L.E.Ds. A telescopic zoom function allows adjustable focus from floodlit to spotlit settings.

The rubber on/off button is ergonomically designed for easy use even when wearing gloves. The PA54 tactical torch has a built in hand strap and also comes with a useful belt clip.

LED Hand Torches

Hand torches are for longer range use than a pocket torch. You might recognise them as camping torches or being used by Police Officers and other Security personnel.

USB Rechargeable Torch - PA75

Portwest's PA75 is a convenient rechargeable torch. The 600 Lumen beam from a single CREE LED can be focused to different distances.

Rechargeable using a USB cable (supplied) still give you 4 hours of continuous use and a meer 3 hours to fully recharge. The aluminium construction is water resistant and you get 5 different light functions: High beam, Medium Beam, Low Beam Flash and SOS.

PORTWEST LED RUBBER FLASHLIGHT - PA60

This classic ergonomically designed torch has a rubberised body for extra grip - this is the kind of torch everyone remembers. Powered by 2x D sized batteries, the 7 LED cluster will emit a beam of 31 Lumens up to 50 metres for up to 8 hours.

Being rubberised, the PA69 is impact and water resistant and includes a wrist strap for added secure holding.

LED Head Torches

Sometimes you need your hands free to do your job, to carry materials or tools, or just for added comfort. A Head Torch allows you to see wherever you point your head - often seen atop a rambler, they can be a Godsend for workers. From Lift Engineers to Car Mechanics, it doesn't have to be pitch black to gain an advantage from having extra light where you need it.

Head Torch - PA71

Portwest have created the PA71 super bright head torch for all applications. This head torch has 4 light functions with a 100 Lumen beam cast up to 50 metres with a 180 degree spread. You get 1 our of full beam run time from each charge..

PORTWEST BEANIE RECHARGEABLE HEAD TORCH - BO29

It's a head torch, but not as we know it - it is a Beanie hat with a removable torch unit you recharge via USB. The built in battery pack will last up to 4 hours on a single charge, giving off a 150 Lumen light beam illuminating up to 15 metres.

The hat itself is machine washable and comes in 5 colours - Black, Navy, Grey, Orange and Yellow - and could be embroidered with a company logo if desired.

So which torch is best for you?

We can't answer that here, but if you were to give one of our lovely team a call on 0333 920 5560 they'll guide you through what's on offer for the jobs you do.