Material Selection and Processing Requirements for LED Tube Housings in Pest Control tubes

The material choice for pest control tube housings directly determines their performance:

1. Mainstream Material: Polycarbonate (PC)

Advantages: High strength and toughness (impact-resistant and resistant to cracking), high-temperature resistance (able to withstand the heat of internal components and summer sunlight), flame retardancy (meets safety standards), and good UVA transmittance.

Processing: Diffusers are often added to PC to transform it from transparent to milky white, achieving a uniform, soft light effect. UV stabilization is sometimes also applied to prevent yellowing after prolonged outdoor use.

2. Alternative Material: PMMA (Acrylic)

Advantages: Extremely high light transmittance (better than PC), excellent weather resistance, and resistance to yellowing.

Disadvantages: Brittle, less impact-resistant than PC, and prone to cracking upon impact. Therefore, it is mostly used indoors or in applications where strength is less critical.

2. Metal Parts: Aluminum Alloy

Commonly used in the end caps or main structure of tubes, it primarily serves the purpose of heat dissipation, structural reinforcement, and grounding protection.

3. Design Trends and Innovations

Integrated Design: More sophisticated integration of the housing and internal structure reduces the number of parts, making the product more compact and robust, and enabling more efficient production and assembly.

Bionic and Aesthetic Design: Housing design is no longer solely functional; it now prioritizes appearance, resembling a home decor piece rather than an industrial pest control device, making it more suitable for use in homes and high-end commercial spaces.

Intelligent Integration: The new generation of insect killer tubes is integrating features such as light sensors and Wi-Fi control. The housing needs to include windows or mounting locations for these sensors without compromising their functionality.

Environmental Protection and Recyclability: Material selection is also increasingly taking environmental considerations into account, using recyclable plastics to reduce environmental impact.

Summary

In the field of insect killer tubes, the LED tube housing is far more than a passive "container." It is a critical functional component that integrates optical engineering, materials science, structural design, and safety protection.

An excellent housing design must:

Maximize UVA light transmittance and uniformity for efficient insect attraction.

Provide an absolutely reliable safety barrier to protect the user. Excellent weather resistance and mechanical strength to withstand harsh environments.

Auxiliary heat dissipation ensures a long product lifespan.

Therefore, the manufacturer's investment in housing material selection, structural design, and production processes directly determines the performance level, safety, and market competitiveness of the pest control tube.

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