Street lighting in Leuven Description: When renewing the square facing the central train station, the city of Leuven selected a lighting solution that should unite two seemingly contradictory qualities. On one hand, it should blend well with the historic environment. On the other, it should not imitate designs of the past but express the town’s future-orientation as a renowned university location and science and technology cluster. The functional requirements included mechanical resistance as well as corrosion resistance. The use of de-icing salt in winter and the presence of iron contaminants from the nearby railway made the higher-alloyed, molybdenum bearing grade 316 the most suitable option to ensure durability and long-term low maintenance. Location: Leuven, Belgium Grade: AISI 316 Finish: Brushing followed by passivation Process: Laser cutting Manufacturer: Schreder S.A.  Click to visit website Information: Euro Inox   Click to visit website See all objects in the Street Lighting section.

Last modified: 17/06/2009