Specialist Lighting Controls and Ballasts

Transtar is a leading manufacture of an extensive range of lighting control gear for Fluorescent and High Intensity Discharge lamps. Transtar's products are proven in environmental conditions from industrial and commercial to the most arduous offshore applications World wide.

Transtar products are designed to suite a wide range of applications. Please use our product selector to find the product you require. Detailed below is a brief overview of the Transtar range:

Ballasts for Fluorescent Lamps

Ballasts for fluorescent lamps are available in two types. The traditional ballasts are based upon a 50Hz electromagnetic circuit and consist of a laminated iron core with a winding of insulated copper wire.

The most popular options are ballasts that operate using high frequency electronic circuitry as these can significantly reduce energy costs.

Ballasts for High Intensity Discharge Lamps

The majority of High Intensity Discharge lamps operate using copper-iron control gear. These are based upon a 50Hz electromagnetic circuit and consist of a laminated iron core with a winding of insulated copper wire.

These copper-iron ballasts are designed to provide a long operational life.