Bezel

A bezel is a ring that encases an LED in order to hold the lens in place or connect the lamp to the housing. It can be made of plastic, stainless, steel, nickel, or other material.

Made of plastic, stainless, steel, nickel, or other types, this element provides a secure, mechanical fit that can provide protection from moisture and dust.

Bi-Color

A bi-color LED is one that can change from one color to another within the same LED/status indicator. Red/green or red/yellow are common bi-color combinations. 

VCC can also customize a color combination to accommodate any visual language or design requirement.

Bi-Pin

A bi-pin is a type of lamp fitting that uses two pins to connect the bulb to the device. This fitting is commonly used in LED, incandescent, halogen, neon and fluorescent lamps.

Board-Mount Light Pipes

Board mount light pipes are affixed to the PCB of the device, instead attaching to the control panel or HMI. In some instances, they may also attach to the HMI for added security.

In addition to providing design flexibility, board-mount light pipes can also protect components from electrostatic discharge (ESD). 

Brightness

The brightness of any type of LED, indicator, or lamp is measured in lumens. The higher the lumens, the brighter the light. 

Unlike other lighting technologies, an LED can achieve full brightness in milliseconds.

Bulk Scatter Material

Bulk scatter is a technique used to diffuse light throughout a light pipe by applying bulk scatter materials, such as treated powders, to the light pipe. 

Bulk scatter materials can help improve uniformity and reduce hotspots.