PROUDLY DESIGNED AND MADE
IN TRENTON , NEW JERSEY SINCE 1975
Since 1975, Princeton Tec has developed products for everyone from the professional to the outdoor sports enthusiasts. Princeton Tec’s 40+ year journey has pushed the limits of self-discovery
It all started 40 years ago in Princeton, New Jersey. Bill Stephens was running the dive shop he founded, and punching the clock at his day job. An engineer by day; an entrepreneur by night.
When Bill’s 9 to 5 tried to relocate the Stephens family to Indianapolis, far away from the Atlantic Ocean where he loved to dive, Bill quit and refocused on manufacturing the industry’s first automatic dive timer – he affectionately dubbed it the “Bottom Timer.” This was the beginning of Princeton Tec.
Over the years, Scuba lights began to take over the PTEC line up. Eventually, Princeton Tec expanded its lighting solutions to fit the needs of more than just divers. Presently, PTEC develops and manufactures personal lighting systems for outdoor, tactical, industrial, bike and scuba professionals and enthusiasts alike.
Today, Princeton Tec is still a family-owned and run business with our own engineering and design teams. We run our own machine shop and injection molding facilities. Most importantly we’ve remained an American manufacturer and local employer since the beginning. We’re proud of that fact.
This typographic sign on the south side of the Lower Trenton Bridge was first installed in 1935. The slogan came from a contest sponsored by the Trenton Chamber of Commerce in 1910. At that time, Trenton manufactured the wire rope necessary for construction of huge suspension bridges around the world. Pottery, automobiles, watches, textiles and cigars were also among the exports of this then booming city.
Princeton Tec is based in a part of New Jersey that was significantly invested in manufacturing from the 1800’s until the 1970’s. While the region’s focus has shifted over the years, our company has not wavered in our promise: To create tools that help professionals of all types stay safe. Products that allow the boldest athletes to push their limits and raise the bar for what is possible. Lights that simply help you make the most of your precious spare time.
We may have shortened our name to “Princeton Tec”, but we strive to make every light we build burn longer than the last. Our product line now includes outdoor, bike, industrial, and tactical — and they are used by the world’s top endurance athletes.
Princeton Tec has a long-standing history with our athletes. We support them with the lights they need to conquer the toughest races and endeavors and they provide us with the feedback needed to make our products the best that they can be.
We would like to take a moment to say thank you to a few of Princeton Tec’s most talented friends, and to highlight some of their achievements.
Princeton Tec is based in a part of New Jersey that was significantly invested in manufacturing from the 1800’s until the 1970’s. While the region’s focus has shifted over the years, our company has not wavered in our promise: To create tools that help professionals of all types stay safe. Products that allow the boldest athletes to push their limits and raise the bar for what is possible. Lights that simply help you make the most of your precious spare time.
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Princeton Tec has been designing lights that are compatible with the water for 40 years. Our lights are rated according to the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) standard.
These bulbs work in exactly the same way as traditional incandescent bulbs found in your home, with one major difference: they contain halogen gas instead of nitrogen or argon. This difference allows the bulb to burn brighter, more efficiently, and for longer periods of time. The bulb needs to be replaced less frequently since filament life is extended.
The highest quality LED available. Princeton Tec’s Maxbright LED is extremely bright and efficient. This single LED emits a smooth, powerful, white light useful for a wide range of tasks. Princeton Tec uses collimators or reflectors with the Maxbright LED depending upon the application. Must yell "MAXBRIGHT" when saying term out loud.
These bulbs closest to replicating the color temperature of daytime light. They also generate about twice the brightness and consume about half the power of traditional halogen bulbs. Xenon lights are well-suited to applications where a long-throwing beam is required, or when it is really important to trick someone into thinking it is daytime when it is not.
The Ultrabright LED is bright and efficient. The smooth, white, wide-beam light emitted by Ultrabright LEDs is ideal for close to mid-range tasks. Ultrabright LEDs are usually grouped together to offer a more powerful light source. Advances currently underway will continue to improve the efficiency and brightness of Ultrabright LEDs. "Ultrabright" can also be yelled when using the term in conversation, but not nearly as loud as "Maxbright".
Dimmable LEDs provide the precise output needed for a given task, and help conserve battery power for maximum efficiency. Sometimes we use the word dimmability, which isn't exactly a word yet, but we're very fond of it and have faith it will become one.
Lights that feature regulated LEDs have a sophisticated regulating circuit that maintains initial brightness as long as the batteries have sufficient voltage. They are so sophisticated that if they had eyes, they would definitely wear a monocle. Traditional lights are very bright initially, but immediately begin to dim and continue to dim until the batteries are drained. Constant Brightness is a term used to describe products that have regulated LEDs.
Princeton Tec measures beam distance as the distance from the light source at which the light emitted is greater than 0.25 lumens, an amount of light which is similar to the amount of light that is cast by a full moon on a clear night.
This pattern creates a long, powerful beam of light excellent for illuminating distant areas, or for use during fast paced activities.
This beam pattern combines focused narrow and wide beams to allow for the most versatility. At close range, the wide beams simulate normal daylight conditions so you can take advantage of your peripheral vision, while focused narrow beams provide distance illumination.
This beam pattern is an excellent choice for multipurpose activities. At close range, wide beams simulate normal daylight conditions and allow you to take advantage of your peripheral vision.
This light is designed for area illumination, and disperses light in a 360 degree pattern to light up a campsite or other area.
Multiple settings on many of our products give you the flexibility to adjust your light’s brightness to illuminate greater distances or to conserve battery power, depending on your needs.
Princeton Tec has been designing lights that are compatible with the water for 40 years. Our lights are rated according to the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) standard.
The battery power meter provides continuous feedback on the condition of the batteries, indicating high, medium or low battery life. This information allows you to make educated decisions about changing batteries or packing a spare set.
The highest quality LED available. Princeton Tec’s Maxbright LED is extremely bright and efficient. This single LED emits a smooth, powerful, white light useful for a wide range of tasks. Princeton Tec uses collimators or reflectors with the Maxbright LED depending upon the application. Must yell "MAXBRIGHT" when saying term out loud.
These bulbs closest to replicating the color temperature of daytime light. They also generate about twice the brightness and consume about half the power of traditional halogen bulbs. Xenon lights are well-suited to applications where a long-throwing beam is required, or when it is really important to trick someone into thinking it is daytime when it is not.
The Ultrabright LED is bright and efficient. The smooth, white, wide-beam light emitted by Ultrabright LEDs is ideal for close to mid-range tasks. Ultrabright LEDs are usually grouped together to offer a more powerful light source. Advances currently underway will continue to improve the efficiency and brightness of Ultrabright LEDs. "Ultrabright" can also be yelled when using the term in conversation, but not nearly as loud as "Maxbright".
Princeton Tec has been designing lights that are compatible with the water for 40 years. Our lights are rated according to the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) standard.
These lights are designed for water resistance to splashing and quick dunkings. If a light with a IPX4 rating is accidentally submerged for a longer period of time, the batteries should be removed and the cabinets should be carefully inspected for signs of battery leakage. If water has entered the housing, the light should be dried and batteries replaced.
Diveable lights that provide waterproof integrity for continual submersion in water at depths down to 100 meters. If Atlantis had flashlights, they would be IPX8.
IPX7 lights provide waterproof integrity down to 1 meter for up to 30 minutes.
Princeton Tec has been designing lights that are compatible with the water for 40 years. Our lights are rated according to the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) standard.
Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) is an independent, not-for-profit product-safety testing and certification organization. They have been testing products for public safety for more than a century. In order for a product to bear the certified UL Mark, it must pass all UL requirements at their testing facility.
Princeton Tec lights that are UL certified fall into one of the following classifications: Class I – Division II – Groups A, B, C, & D Class II – Division II – Groups F, & G Class I – Division I – Groups A, B, C,& D
