How Does UV Light Kill Bacteria?

Ultraviolet (UV) light kills bacteria in many air, surface and water sterilization applications with proven effectiveness. UVC radiation instantly kills bacteria, viruses and harmful contaminants within seconds of exposure with emitted at the powerful wavelength of 254 nanometer (nm). UV light is measured in wavelengths referred to as nanometers, with 254 nm the most powerful UVC radiation to eradicate harmful contaminants. UVC radiation instantly penetrates the cells of these microorganisms, damaging the nuclei of harmful cells to render them unable to replicate and spread disease. 

UV light emitted in the range of UVC wavelengths at 254 nm instantly kills bacteria, viruses, and harmful contaminants on surfaces, in water and in the air.   UV radiation effectively eradicates volatile organic compounds (VOCs) including mold spores, mildew, fungi and many other microscopic invaders even those naked to the human eye. UVC germicidal lamps provide clean and safe air and water in many applications, including residential homes, businesses and industrial applications. 

UV radiation is safe and effective, providing clean, purified and sterilized air in many commercial environments such as schools, doctor offices, hospitals, nursing homes and medical facilities. This is especially important for people with compromised immune systems who may be at risk of contracting disease and illness through airborne contaminants and harmful germs. 

LightSources Offers UVC Germicidal Lamps to Kill Bacteria

The LightSources Group is a leading authority on UVC germicidal radiation, offering proprietary technology and patented lamp products which outperform comparable lamps. We design, engineer and manufacture high performance UV germicidal lamps used in surface, water and air purification and sterilization systems worldwide. We offer a wide selection of standard low pressure UV lamps, medium pressure mercury discharge lamps and custom designed lamps made to your specifications. Our engineers develop custom UV germicidal solutions to fit any application with the most effective UV technology for your application. 

The LightSources Group is recognized as a leading global authority and provider of high-tech UV lamps and quality lamp products developed from experienced and skilled engineers. We partner with OEMs large and small to design, engineer and manufacture proprietary, custom designed lamps which enhance your process. Contact us today to learn more about our wide selection of UV lights to kill bacteria and viruses for use in any UVC germicidal application.

Miniature Fluorescent Lighting Suppliers

The LightSources Group consists of the most forward thinking and innovative lighting and lamp suppliers in the world. LCD Lighting is a valued partner of The LightSources Group, offering high performance miniature lamps solutions to manufacturers and OEMs around the globe. LCDL manufactures miniature lighting for precision and high performance applications such as:

• Avionic displays

• NASA space shuttle

• Computer backlighting

• Signs 

• Fluorescent lighting applications

Hot Cathode Fluorescent Lamps

LCDL designs, engineers and manufactures hot cathode fluorescent lamps (HCFL) in varying lengths and diameters ranging from T2 to T12. The letter T signifies a tubular design while the number represents an 1/8 of an inch. This means that a T8 is a tubular fluorescent lamp that is exactly one inch in diameter. LCDL manufactures HCFL lamps which range in size from ¼” to 1 ½” in diameter. 

HCFL lamps are found in many applications such as automotive, aerospace, computers, graphic arts, signs, displays, medical devices and many others. 

Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamps 

Cold cathode fluorescent lamps (CCFL) are ideal in applications such as neon signs where bendable lighting is required. CCFL lamps are designed with an electrode rather than a filament as in HCFL lamps. CCFL miniature lamps are common in automotive and avionic displays, military applications, backlighting in computers and many others miniature lighting applications. LCDL miniature lamps can be found in these lighting applications and many more which require long lasting, high performance and energy efficient lighting solutions. 

Both HCFL and CCFL lamps feature a mercury vapor designed to enhance the phosphor blend and emit a pleasing light. LCDL and The LightSources Group offer a wide selection of reliable, high performance miniature lamps with customized solutions available. Our engineers will design, engineer and manufacture the right lighting solution for your application to meet your exact specifications. 

The LightSources Group is a leading provider of specialty fluorescent lighting solutions, meeting the demands of OEMs and manufacturers worldwide. We provide high quality, high performance and low-cost lighting solutions. Contact us today to learn more about our high-tech lamp solutions.

Water Sanitation Systems Rely on UV Technology

Ultraviolet (UV) technology provides powerful water sanitation and sterilization to a multitude of applications around the world. UVC radiation is highly effective at eliminating viruses, bacteria, fungi, mold spores and harmful microorganisms to provide sanitized water to many industrial applications. UVC germicidal technology is used to provide safe water to municipalities drinking water systems, water reclamation, ballast water treatment, fish hatcheries, aquaculture and many other water sterilization applications. 

Municipalities Utilize UV Water Purification 

Municipalities worldwide utilize the powerful germicidal action of UV technology in water purification and reclamation applications. Towns, cities and rural areas realize the benefits of instant water purification with UVC germicidal lamps, providing safe and clean drinking water for health and wellness of residents. UV technology provides safe drinking water by eliminating the spread of harmful contaminants including viruses and bacteria, preventing illness. 

UV Ballast Water Treatment Systems

Effective ballast water treatment systems are required on all vessels traveling in international waters effective September of 2017. UV technology is part of an effective water treatment system approved by the U.S. Coast Guard as meeting all requirements of the new Ballast Water Treatment Convention (BWTC). UVC germicidal lamps are proven to instantly eradicate harmful marine organisms including bacteria, viruses, and live microorganisms which are naked to the human eye. UV technology provides effective water sanitization meeting all BWTC requirements and helping to maintain the sustainability of our planet’s oceans. 

Fish Hatcheries and Aquaculture

UV technology promotes healthy marine life at fish hatcheries and in many aquaculture applications, promoting healthy fish and marine life and improving the sustainability of natural water supplies. Water preserves and aquariums benefit from UV technology which eliminates harmful microorganisms and contaminants including bacteria and viruses providing safe and clean water for marine life. 

UVC Germicidal Lamps for Water Purification

The LightSources Group is a leading supplier of UVC germicidal lamps used in air, surface and water sterilization and purification applications. UVC water purification lamps promote clean, safe and healthy drinking water and water for fish and marine life around worldwide. LightSources offers UV germicidal solutions for a multitude of applications with patented products which provide long lasting, highly effective and proven UV germicidal solutions. 

The LightSources Group consists of the world’s leading high-tech lamp designers and engineers available. We are dedicated to continual improvement through research and development to deliver cutting edge, innovative lamp products that outperform the competition. Contact us today to learn more about our UV germicidal lamp solutions for water purification solutions.

UV Phototherapy Lamps Help Treat Eczema

Many people suffering from eczema are seeking relief from dry itchy patches of skin. Eczema is a skin condition with no known cure, although many treatments are available to control bothersome symptoms. Ointments, corticosteroids, and UV phototherapy lamps are all treatments which improve symptoms and control outbreaks. 

A specialty phototherapy lamp delivers ultraviolet (UV) radiation at just the right wavelength for effective light therapy treatment. Phototherapy should be delivered only the advice of a physician in a controlled setting. Some people may be prescribed a phototherapy lamp to take home and use under specific directions. Light therapy is often helpful in controlling symptoms of people who live in the northern hemisphere that experience increased outbreaks during the winter months. 

How Does Light Therapy Treat Eczema?

Light is emitted in wavelengths, divided by colors and measured with nanometers (nm). Ultraviolet is broken into UVA, UVB and UVC wavelengths with UVA measuring between 315nm to 400nm and UVB measuring from 280nm to 315nm. The narrow band of UVB light in the range of 310nm is specifically successful at treating eczema symptoms. Narrow band UVB is effective by suppressing the overactive immune system to reduce inflammation and is the most common form of UV light therapy used to treat eczema.

UVA light is also used in conjunction with a medication to improve the skin’s ability to absorb the UVA rays. Psoralen is often prescribed with UVA treatment to reach optimum absorption to improve eczema symptoms. 

LightSources Offers UV Light Therapy Lamps

LightSources is a leading manufacturer of UV lamps used in phototherapy lamps to treat a host of medical conditions. Phototherapy is proven effective at relieving symptoms of eczema, acne, vitiligo, psoriasis and other conditions such as depression. Be sure to work with a reputable phototherapy lamp supplier to ensure the right amount of UVA, UVB or UVC exposure.

Using fluorescent lamps which are not designed to treat specific medications can make conditions worse and not produce the desired effect. LightSources offers phototherapy lamps designed by skilled lamp engineers who understand the technology behind UV lamp radiation. We provide specialty lamps with custom phosphor blends to reach the maximum UV output for your specifications. 

LightSources and our valued partners offer high-tech lighting solutions that meet the required specifications for successful phototherapy results. Contact us today to speak with an engineer and learn more about our UV phototherapy lamps.