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Compact LED worklights with rechargeable battery, magnet and clip for workshop, automotive and industry. Fenix WT and WF, stocked in Switzerland.
Spot LED for distance, COB module for floodlight in the near field
Rechargeable via USB-C – no batteries, no maintenance
Hands-free attachment to steel, hood, workbench or pocket
Selected models of the Fenix WF series approved for hazardous zones
A worklight is not the same as a flashlight – even though both are LED lamps. The key difference lies in the light type and the holder: a flashlight delivers a focused spot beam into the distance and is held in the hand. A worklight delivers wide floodlight in the near field and can be attached hands-free – with magnet, clip or hook. This combination is exactly what makes the difference when you're working on a car in the workshop, inspecting a machine or carrying out a repair in the boiler room. In the Swiss-Sale.ch range you'll find compact worklights with a focus on Fenix – the WT series as worklight flashlights with dual light source, and the WF series as robust industrial lights, with selected models offering ATEX approval for hazardous zones.
The choice of the right worklight depends on the environment you work in, which holder you need and how much brightness is required. The main use cases:
For the home workshop, hobby carpentry or the workbench in the basement, a compact rechargeable worklight with COB module is the typical choice. The COB (Chip-on-Board) delivers wide, glare-free floodlight without harsh shadows – ideal when you're working on a piece and want to illuminate it evenly. The magnetic base holds the lamp to any metal surface, the clip to the tool belt. Luminous flux: 200–500 lumens is perfectly sufficient for the near field – more tends to dazzle rather than help.
For everyone who works on their own car, the magnetic base is the decisive feature. The lamp hangs on the raised hood edge, on the bodywork or on the fender and illuminates the engine compartment hands-free – while both hands are on the wrench. Rotatable magnetic bases (often 180° swivel) allow precise alignment. For this use case, the Fenix WT series is the obvious choice – worklight flashlight with LED spot at the front plus COB floodlight on the side, in a compact stick form.
For service technicians, HVAC fitters, electricians and everyone working in narrow switch and technical rooms, compactness and targeted light guidance matter most. Here the slim worklight flashlights of the WT series are ideal – they fit in the chest pocket, illuminate cavities and switch cabinets and provide enough light in tight spaces. The pocket clip is more important than the magnet here, since not every inspection takes place on steel surfaces.
In hazardous zones with flammable gases, vapours or dust, only explosion-protected worklights may be used – classic industrial and chemical sector, petrochemicals, tank farms and Ex zone areas. The Fenix WF series offers selected models with ATEX approval (Zone 0, 1 or 2 depending on the model). These lamps are specifically certified and more expensive than standard worklights – but legally required for the respective area of use.
For occasional bicycle repairs, a weekend job or as a backup for a power outage, a compact worklight with rechargeable battery is enough. The combined LED-and-COB setup covers 90 % of DIY situations – from hanging with a swivel hook in the garage to a sleeve magnet when looking for a fuse in the electrical box. The lower end of the range is sufficient here.
The focus of the worklight range at Swiss-Sale.ch is Fenix – the brand has been established in the outdoor and flashlight market for years and brings two specialised worklight lines with the WT and WF series. Additional brands are continuously being evaluated.
The WT series are compact LED worklight flashlights with dual light source: at the front a classic LED spot for distance, on the side a COB module for wide floodlight. With magnetic base at the tail, pocket clip on the body and USB-C direct charging. Typical use case: workshop, automotive service, inspection, DIY. Current models in the series: WT16R and WT25R – see product details in the range.
The WF series is the more robust industrial line from Fenix – reinforced housings, higher IP protection classes and ATEX certification for selected models in hazardous zones. Use case: industry, petrochemicals, service in explosion-risk areas, tank farms, mining. Models in the series: WF05E, WF11E, WF25RM, WF26R, WF30RE – details and certification scope vary by model.
The mounting is the defining feature of a worklight. Three concepts dominate the range:
Most compact worklight flashlights combine all three mounting options in one housing. This is the central added value over a normal flashlight.
For worklights: more lumens is not automatically better. In the near field (30 cm to 2 m, where worklights are used), excessive lumen values dazzle more than they help. Realistic reference values:
| Lumen range | Use case | Light type |
|---|---|---|
| 50–200 lm | Inspection, switch cabinet, meter reading | COB floodlight usually sufficient |
| 200–500 lm | Workshop, automotive service, DIY mechanics | COB + additional LED spot |
| 500–1'000 lm | Large workshops, garages, halls | Strong LED spot, COB optional |
| Over 1'000 lm | Industry, outdoor service in darkness | High-power LED, often industrial WF line |
On light type: COB (Chip-on-Board) is a flat LED module that generates wide, glare-free floodlight – perfect for near-field illumination. A classic LED with reflector generates a focused beam – ideal for distance, rather unsuitable in the workshop. Most worklight flashlights combine both: COB on the side for floodlight, LED at the front for spot – switchable depending on the task.
Modern worklights almost exclusively rely on built-in lithium-ion batteries with USB-C direct charging. Advantages: no battery changes, no charging dock, simply charge via computer, phone charger or power bank. Burn time: typically 4–10 hours at medium level, 1–2 hours at maximum power. For 24/7 industrial use, there are occasional models with replaceable 18650 batteries – the rarer variant, but useful for intensive use. For emergency and backup lamps, battery-powered models (AA, AAA) still make sense – because they still work even after 5 years unused in the toolbox.
For industrial use in hazardous zones with flammable gases, vapours or dust, explosion-protected lamps are mandatory – standard LED lamps may not be used there because they can be ignition sources. The ATEX directive of the EU divides hazardous zones into three zones:
The Fenix WF series covers selected zones – before purchasing, always check the certificates of the specific model. For pure workshop and service applications without hazardous gas reference, ATEX is not required, a standard worklight flashlight from the WT series is fully sufficient.
LED worklights are largely maintenance-free – with good care they last tens of thousands of burn hours. Important: with rechargeable lamps, don't store the battery fully empty and don't keep it fully charged for years – ideal charge state for longer storage breaks is 40–60 %. For models with magnetic base, occasionally clean the magnet – metal shavings and dirt like to accumulate there. Clean the housing with mild soapy water, no solvents – these can attack the O-ring seals.
| Use case | Requirement | Product type |
|---|---|---|
| Home hobby workshop | Magnet + COB floodlight | Worklight flashlight Fenix WT |
| Automotive service and mechanics | Rotatable magnetic base, robust | Worklight flashlight Fenix WT |
| HVAC fitter and service technician | Compact, pocket clip, bright | Worklight flashlight Fenix WT |
| Industry with hazardous zone | ATEX approval | Industrial worklight Fenix WF |
| Electrical installation | Compact, clip, inspection light | Worklight flashlight Fenix WT |
| Occasional emergency and DIY | Simple, USB-C charging | Entry-level worklight Fenix WT |
| Outdoor service in darkness | High lumens, robust, long burn time | Industrial worklight Fenix WF |
We've focused the range on compact, robustly built worklight flashlights with magnet, clip and dual light source (LED spot + COB floodlight) – the form factor most in demand for workshop, automotive service and inspection. Focus on Fenix, with outlook for additional brands.
The difference lies in two aspects: light type and holder. A flashlight delivers a focused spot beam for distance and is held in the hand – it's optimised for illuminating distant areas in outdoor or EDC use. A worklight delivers wide floodlight in the near field (often via a COB module) and can be fixed hands-free – with magnet, pocket clip or hook. This combination of floodlight plus holder is exactly what makes the difference when you're working on a piece, wrenching in the engine compartment or inspecting a machine.
COB stands for Chip-on-Board. It's a flat LED module in which several LED chips are mounted directly on a circuit board – without individual reflectors. The result is wide, glare-free floodlight without harsh shadows and without a hotspot. Exactly what you need in the workshop when you want to illuminate a piece evenly. Most worklight flashlights combine COB (on the side of the housing, for floodlight) with a classic reflector LED (at the front, for spot in the distance) – switchable depending on the task.
For most workshop and service applications, 200 to 500 lumens are perfectly sufficient. In the near field, more light tends to dazzle rather than help. For inspection work in switch cabinets and electrical boxes, even 50 to 200 lumens are enough. If you're illuminating large halls or outdoor service in darkness, 500 to 1'000 lumens or more come into play – but that's special use, not the normal case. More important than high lumen values is the right light type: COB floodlight for near field, LED spot for distance.
ATEX is an EU directive for equipment in explosion-risk areas – hazardous zones with flammable gases, vapours or dust. In such zones, only specifically certified lamps may be used, because they must not create ignition sources. The zones are: Zone 0 (permanent explosive atmosphere, e.g. inside a tank), Zone 1 (occasional occurrence, e.g. tank farms) and Zone 2 (rare/brief). The Fenix WF series offers selected models with ATEX approval – always check the certificates of the specific model before purchasing. For pure workshop and DIY applications without hazardous gas reference, ATEX is not required.
For automotive service, a compact worklight flashlight with rotatable magnetic base is the typical choice. You can fix the lamp on the raised hood, on the bodywork or on the fender and align the light cone precisely – while both hands are on the wrench. Important: the COB floodlight module – it illuminates the engine compartment widely, without harsh shadows and without dazzling you with mirror reflections. The Fenix WT series is designed exactly for this use.
Most compact worklight flashlights achieve IP65 or IP66 – meaning dust-tight and protected against water jets. For workshop use, automotive service and occasional rain, that's perfectly sufficient. The industrial models of the Fenix WF series often reach IP68 (permanent submersion) – relevant for tunnel work, tank cleaning or outdoor service in continuous rain. The exact IP class depends on the model and is stated on the respective product detail page.
Modern worklight flashlights have a built-in battery with USB-C direct charging. You plug the USB-C cable into the lamp port and charge via a computer, phone charger, car USB or power bank. Full charge typically takes 2–4 hours depending on battery capacity. A status LED shows the charging process. Advantage over old rechargeable models: no charging dock required, no manufacturer-specific connectors, simply standard USB-C. For emergency use, models with replaceable 18650 batteries are a sensible alternative – you can insert a spare battery instead of charging.
The magnetic base should be strong enough to hold the lamp securely even on slightly tilted or vertical steel surfaces – even if you wiggle it. Practice test: hang on the underside of a workbench or hood edge, cause light vibrations – the lamp must not slip off. Very useful are rotatable magnetic bases (often 180° swivel), because they allow alignment of the light cone while the magnet stays fixed. Important to know: the magnet only adheres to ferromagnetic materials – aluminium, many stainless steel grades and all plastics are excluded.
The WT series is the compact worklight flashlight line from Fenix – with dual light source (LED spot + COB floodlight), magnetic base, pocket clip and USB-C direct charging. Use case: workshop, automotive service, inspection, DIY. The WF series is the more robust industrial line – reinforced housings, higher IP protection classes and ATEX certification for selected models in hazardous zones. Use case: industry, petrochemicals, service in explosion-risk areas. For 90 % of users, the WT series is sufficient; the WF series is for specific industrial environments.
Yes, especially the WT worklight flashlights have a full LED spot at the front that works like a normal flashlight – with distance range and beam throw. The COB side light is additional, not replacing. The other way round works less well: a classic flashlight without COB module and without magnet only fulfils worklight requirements to a limited extent. Those who want both functions in one lamp are well served with a worklight flashlight – a clear advantage over a setup with two separate lamps.
Burn time strongly depends on the lighting mode. Typical values for a compact worklight flashlight: at maximum brightness (e.g. 500 lm spot) 1 to 2 hours, at medium level (e.g. 150 lm COB) 4 to 8 hours, at low level (e.g. 30 lm) up to 20 hours and more. For typical workshop sessions (one repair, a few hours), a full charge is easily sufficient. For intensive 24/7 industrial use, a model with replaceable 18650 battery is worth it, so you can insert a spare battery.
Yes, worklights are not subject to any special distribution or carrying restrictions in Switzerland – they are freely available and may be carried without special regulation. Unlike knives (Weapons Act) or laser pointers (radiation protection), there is no blade length or output power limit. Only restriction: For industrial use in certified hazardous zones, ATEX-approved lamps are mandatory – but that's an occupational safety, not a weapons law requirement.
Yes. Most worklights are available from our warehouse in Menzingen (ZG) – no waiting time, no customs fees. Free shipping within Switzerland and Liechtenstein from CHF 100. Personal advice in our showroom or by phone at 041 755 34 33. In case of dissatisfaction, our 30-day voluntary right of return applies.
Fenix WT & WF · LED + COB · magnet, clip, hook · stocked in Switzerland. Advice at 041 755 34 33 or info@swiss-sale.ch.
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