LED flashlight

Stanley has announced the launch of the first in a line of innovative illumination tools. The new MaxLife 369 LED flashlight is capable of generating more than 200 hours of continuous light, the MaxLife 369 flashlight utilizes parallel energy cell technology in conjunction with six bright-white, solid-state LEDs for extremely long run-time capability. Weather-resistant and durable, this flashlight incorporates anodized aluminum space frame construction with a graphite/ABS composite head. Traditional incandescent flashlights could consume as many as 10 sets of batteries before you would ever need to replace those in the new MaxLif 369 flashlight. Parallel energy cell technology refers to the manner in which each aluminum cell or battery compartment operates in conjunction with the electronic circuitry in the light, said Greg Lavigne, Product Marketing Manager, Stanley Canada. The circuitry controls the flow of the current, maximizing the load to the system receiving the energy; in this case the LEDs. In most traditional flashlights, if one battery begins to lose voltage, it can draw energy from the other batteries, and the overall performance of the product will suffer. Parallel energy cell technology controls the flow of the current between the aluminum cells to maximize run-time performance. As an added benefit, end users can regulate the amount of run-time they require. For example, in preparation for an emergency, a user could maximize run-time capacity by loading each aluminum cell; totaling 9 AA batteries (3 per cell). However, if a user had only 3 AA batteries, they could operate the light with the same intensity as if all 9 batteries were used, sacrificing only run-time. Aside from parallel energy cell technology, the STANLEY MaxLife 369 flashlight brings innovative design, durability and style to an otherwise stagnant category. The flashlight incorporates six bright-white, solid-state LEDs behind a shatter-resistant, pre-focused polycarbonate lens capable of withstanding severe impact. A four-position switch controls the amount of light generated (High/Medium/Low and Off) and a red low-power indicator light automatically activates a warning to let the user know the batteries have less than 8 hours of life and need to be replaced. Were excited to be driving the Illumination Tools category, said Gary van Deursen, Vice President Innovation and Design for The Stanley Works.

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