Rising temperatures in the recent past has made its impact felt across sectors.Among its industry wide impacts,the most severe is felt in the manufacturing sector.The working of factories are getting severely impaired on an account of rising temperatures.According to an International Labour Organisation’s(ILO) study, an increase of one degree above 25 degree celcius cause a loss of 26% productivity of workers in tropical countries.This report also highlights how preventive measures ,if not put in place ,can cause irrevocable damage to the sector.
Heat stress manifests through various mechanisms like dehydration,increased body temperatures,decreased cognitive function,fatigue and slower response time among others.
It also contributes to higher absenteeism,workers are more likely to take breaks or miss working days under such conditions.US Occupational Safety and Health Administration(OHSA) estimated health related issues in labours costing billions to industries through loss of work hours and rising health expenses.The most vulnerable among these are the small scale,precision industries which depend on manual labourers for its productions and operations.Heat Stress can impair work flows,disrupt schedules,increase production costs too.In severe cases, it can also cause sufficient damage to machinery and equipments, excessive heat can damage materials sensitive to temperatures.
How can LuminX mitigate the challenge?
Through the application of LuminX on factory roof tops,indoor temperatures can be significantly reduced,creating a more workable environment.LuminX has high solar reflective index (upto 90%) and emittance, which allows sunlight to reflect and cause minimum heat absorption on surfaces.In factories, roof coating directly addresses heat induced stress.Workers experience less physical strain,perspiration,increased focus and fewer errors.LuminX has been applied across various industries,one such instance was that of a textile factory in Mumbai where indoor temperatures within the compound was found to have decreased by 5 degree celsius, resulting in an improvement of 15% efficiency and decreased absenteeism.It also has a bearing on utility costs as cooler roof surfaces reduces heat inflow inside the building premise, significantly reducing energy consumption.According to a Bureau of Energy Efficiency Report,cool roof coatings can save 25-30% of energy expenses of factories having large roof area.
Additionally, LuminX also provides weather protection, increasing shelf life of roofs.Its advanced nano particles and acrylic base makes it a potent hydrophobic barrier thereby preventing seepage, rusting and mechanical weathering of roof surfaces. Its relatively inexpensive to apply, requires minimum maintenance , making it a scalable solution for factories.
LuminX offers a practical solution by lowering indoor temperatures, improving worker comfort, and reducing energy expenses. By adopting this technology, factories can enhance productivity, increase worker well-being and achieve long-term cost savings, making it a valuable strategy for addressing heat stress in industrial settings.