List of products by brand Mean Well

MEAN WELL – Company Overview

MEAN WELL is a recognized global leader in the field of switching power supplies, committed to delivering high-quality and reliable power solutions. The company positions itself as "The Mark of Reliability" and "Your Reliable Power Partner".

History and Core Principles

MEAN WELL ENTERPRISES CO., LTD. was founded in 1982 by Mr. Jerry Lin. The initial products were switching power supplies compatible with Apple II and IBM computers. The original brand name, "MEAN WELL," was derived from the dictionary meaning "to have good intentions," reflecting the founder’s ethos of running a legitimate business based on right thinking.

Key Developmental Milestones:

  • 1986: The company gradually abandoned the OEM/ODM business model to focus on cultivating its own brand and developing standard industrial switching power supplies, emphasizing quality and reliability.
  • 1993: MEAN WELL implemented Total Quality Management (TQM) and established a complete quality system, leading to ISO9001 certification. A China factory was also established in Guangzhou.
  • 1997: The company adopted the new slogan "Your Reliable Power Partner".
  • 2006: International expansion continued with the establishment of the second China factory in SuZhou and the founding of "MEAN WELL EUROPE N.V." in the Netherlands.
  • Core Competitiveness: MEAN WELL nurtures six key aspects of competitiveness: Products (P), Quality (Q), Cost (C), Delivery (D), Service (S), and Reliable Relationship (R).

Commitment to Sustainability (SDG Group): In recent years, MEAN WELL has shifted its focus towards synergistic development and ESG transformation.

  • 2021: Designated as the SDG Debut Year, the company established the SDG Group (integrating MEAN WELL, POWERNEX, and SHARE WELL) based on the core belief: Reliable Partners, Sustainable Development.
  • The SDG Group aims to cultivate 100+ ESG enterprises by 2030, contributing to a more sustainable environment.

MEAN WELL LED Power Supply Assortment

MEAN WELL offers an extensive range of LED drivers (switching power supplies) categorized by form factor, input voltage range, and control functionality, suitable for diverse lighting applications.

The LED driver selection is broadly organized into the following technical categories:

1. Plastic Case Drivers

These models typically feature fully isolated plastic enclosures, offering varying degrees of ingress protection (IP).

  • Economy & Low Power Series: Includes APV (Constant Voltage/CV) and APC (Constant Current/CC) series, such as APV-8 to APV-35 and APC-8 to APC-35.
  • Medium Power Series: Features LPV (CV) and LPC (CC) series, like LPV-20 up to LPV-150.
  • Dimming Functionality: The LPF and NPF series often incorporate advanced functions like 1-10VDC dimming.
  • CV PWM Output: The PWM and SPWM series (e.g., PWM-40 to PWM-200) provide constant voltage output with PWM dimming capabilities.

2. Metal Case Drivers

Known for high reliability, robustness, and often higher wattage, these series are widely used in street lighting and industrial applications.

  • Cost-Performance Series: The XLG series is highlighted for offering the "Best Cost-Performance".
  • High-End Series (HLG): The HLG-H series, including models up to HLG-600H, are versatile solutions, often featuring 1-10VDC dimming options. The constant current version is denoted as HLG-H-C.
  • Mid-Power Series: The ELG and ELG-C series (e.g., ELG-75 to ELG-300) commonly support 0-10VDC dimming protocols.
  • High Voltage Output: The HVG and HVGC series are available for higher voltage requirements, with high-power models like HVGC-1000.
  • Round/Circular Drivers: HBG, HBGC, and XBG series are designed specifically for round applications like High Bay or Down Light fixtures. These also feature 1-10VDC or 0-10VDC dimming options.

3. PCB Type and Slim Drivers

  • PCB Mounting: The PLP series is designed for mounting onto printed circuit boards (e.g., PLP-30, PLP-60).
  • Slim Profile Drivers: The LDC series (e.g., LDC-35, LDC-80) and SLD series (e.g., SLD-50, SLD-150) offer slim profiles ideal for integration into confined spaces.

4. DC Lighting Concept and Accessories

  • DC/DC LED Drivers: Dedicated modules like LDD, LDH, NLDD, and NHDD are available for DC Lighting Concept applications, suitable for systems powered by DC sources like batteries or solar P.V.
  • Control and Protection Accessories: The assortment includes various components necessary for system integrity and safety:
    • Surge Protectors: SPD series (e.g., SPD-20-240P, SPD-20HP-480S).
    • Inrush Current Limiters: ICL series (ICL-16/28).
    • Bus Components: Power supplies and interfaces for KNX automation systems (e.g., KNX-20E-640, KNX-40E-1280).
    • Controllers: Accessories such as DLP-04R and DLC-02 are listed under Controllers & Accessories.