The range of Newlec batten fittings is available in both T5 and T8 (high frequency and switch start options), with a range of accessories to meet many installation requirements. The battens are BSI Kitemarked, F marked and manufactured from rigid rolled steel channel that is post powder coated permawhite for an improved finish. Colour matched, moulded end caps with interlocking alignment pins for continuous mounting. for direct fix, trunking, conduit or chain suspension. Keyhole screw fixing slots at 600mm centres. Central BESA entries. 20mm knockouts in end caps. Switch start fittings are high power factor corrected (except 2ft 18W). T8 triphosphor 4,000°K lamp supplied as standard. HF control gear can improve the lifetime of a lamp by up to 50% compared to the lifetime performance on conventional switch start gear. HF control gear can save up to 25% energy compared to conventional switch start gear, resulting in reduced energy costs.