Case study · 4 min
Case: turning night into a productive shift
By the SIMAQ technical team · Grupo ConstruMarket ·
Short answer
To add night hours without losing safety, the approach is to size the light by area and use LED: the NIGHTMASTER LED 350 tower (4 × 350 W LED floodlights, 7 m mast that turns 350°, Kubota D1105) lights the front burning less diesel than a halogen tower. This is an illustrative application case: it shows the approach, not measured results from a customer.
The challenge
A project on a tight deadline needed to work nights. The front was wide, the accident risk from poor visibility was real and the old halogen towers burned too much fuel.
The SIMAQ solution
- NIGHTMASTER LED 350: 4 × 350 W LED floodlights, more usable light, less consumption.
- 3-cylinder Kubota D1105 diesel engine, EPA-certified.
- 7 m telescopic mast with 350° rotation to aim without moving the trailer.
- Towers placed so light reaches the operator from the side or behind, never facing traffic.
How it was sized
The area actually worked at night was measured and divided by the tower's reference coverage, rounding up. On long fronts, towers were spread along the length instead of concentrating light in one spot. Before each shift, a full tank and someone assigned to check the level mid-night.
The result
A safe, productive night shift, with lower fuel spend than the equivalent halogen. (Illustrative application case.)
Common mistakes
- Choosing the tower by lamp count instead of area.
- Aiming the floodlights at drivers.
- Starting the shift without checking fuel.
Takeaway
To work at night: measure the area, choose LED and spread the towers so no shadows are left. Request a quote here with your front size and an advisor will contact you during business hours.
Keep going
Take it to the job site
Print the checklist to go over it on site, or send the guide to your crew.
Frequently asked
How many light towers do I need for a night shift?
Divide the work area by the tower's coverage and round up. The SIMAQ School calculator does the maths for you.
Why LED and not halogen?
LED switches on instantly and burns far less diesel for the same usable light. On repeated shifts, the saving shows.
What engine does the NIGHTMASTER LED 350 have?
A 3-cylinder Kubota D1105 diesel, EPA-certified.
SIMAQ · Job site checklist
Case: turning night into a productive shift
To add night hours without losing safety, the approach is to size the light by area and use LED: the NIGHTMASTER LED 350 tower (4 × 350 W LED floodlights, 7 m mast that turns 350°, Kubota D1105) lights the front burning less diesel than a halogen tower. This is an illustrative application case: it shows the approach, not measured results from a customer.
The SIMAQ solution
- NIGHTMASTER LED 350: 4 × 350 W LED floodlights, more usable light, less consumption.
- 3-cylinder Kubota D1105 diesel engine, EPA-certified.
- 7 m telescopic mast with 350° rotation to aim without moving the trailer.
- Towers placed so light reaches the operator from the side or behind, never facing traffic.
Avoid
- Choosing the tower by lamp count instead of area.
- Aiming the floodlights at drivers.
- Starting the shift without checking fuel.
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Date:
Supervisor:
Scan it for the full guide, with video and FAQ
https://simaq.pro/en/recursos/caso-turno-nocturno-productivo
