UVC Lamps Help Hospitals with Effective Sterilization

Hospitals provide critical care to people with serious illness whether emergency treatment, diagnostic services, or ongoing care for chronic illness.  Due to the nature of the typical patient, hospitals must be vigilant in sterilizing surfaces and protecting patients from infection.  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that on any given day an estimated one out of every 31 patients in the U.S. contract a Healthcare Acquired Infection (HAI) from their stay in a hospital. 

Patients who enter a room following a patient that had an infection such as the influenza virus and even drug resistant superbugs like MRSA run a high risk of contracting an HAI.  

UV Lamps in HVAC and Air Purification Systems

Many illnesses can be transmitted through airborne particles such as tuberculosis and many influenza viruses.  UVC lamps in air purification systems play an important role in sterilizing the air making it healthier for patients and staff.  UV lamps can be installed in upper room UVGI (ultraviolet germicidal irradiation) systems or directly into HVAC systems for automatic purification.  Some systems can be designed to come on when a patient leaves the restroom, for example, while others are always working behind the scenes in furnaces and AC units.  

UVC Germicidal Lamps for Surface Sterilization

UVC lamps provide highly effective sterilization in air, water, and surface sterilization systems.  There are many ways to reap the benefits of surface sterilization with systems like UVC robots and UVC lamps that directly disinfect critical areas like surgical rooms.  UVC lamps are also used to disinfect and keep surgical equipment clean.  UVC robots are being deployed in hospitals as well as other public places to work autonomously with high rates of efficacy. 

LightSources Leading UVC Lamp Supplier for Hospital Disinfection Systems

LightSources is a leading global supplier of UVC germicidal lamps found in sterilization systems in hospitals and the healthcare industry.  Our UVC lamps are designed and engineered by the leading high-tech lamp designers in the industry with proprietary technology.  We offer a wide selection of germicidal lamp products as well as custom designed solutions and prototype development. 

LightSources supports OEMs of all sizes with the following germicidal lamp products:

• Low pressure amalgam lamps

• Low pressure mercury lamps

• Quartz sleeves

• MPUV technology

• Electronic ballasts

We offer these types of germicidal UV lamps and others to meet your sterilization needs.  We provide custom solutions with custom phosphor blends to meet your exact specifications. Our UVC germicidal lamps are found worldwide in air, water and surface sterilization systems including hospital UV disinfection systems. 

LightSources offers high-quality UVC germicidal lamps proven to deliver high efficacy and long-lasting performance.  We offer custom solutions and prototype development with quick turn-around time.  Contact us to learn more about our many lamp solutions for UVC germicidal systems for hospital disinfection. 

UVC Germicidal Technology: Purifying Air, Land, and Sea Around the Globe

UVC germicidal technology efficiently and powerfully provides a wide variety of sterilization methods for air, water, and solid surfaces around the world.

 UVC lamps effectively and safely eradicate bacteria, viruses, and other contaminants upon contact, and is used where pure air, water, and surfaces are imperative for industries such as food processing plants, restaurants, and healthcare facilities.

 UVC germicidal lamps purify the air breathed by occupants by eradicating microorganisms that cause odor, contaminate product, and germinate unhealthy conditions, from mild allergies to severe, even life-threatening illnesses. This results in a healthier workforce, reduced absenteeism, and increased productivity.

 Besides applications for industrial and retail businesses, UVC technology is used in a variety of other settings, such as:

• Air purification in HVAC systems used in residential, commercial, industrial, and government environments

• Agriculture, to eradicate harmful contaminants, benefiting livestock as well as humans

• Municipal wastewater treatment and water supplies, to provide safe drinking water and minimize the dangers of public aquatic amenities, such as city pools and spas

• Aquaculture, to treat water used in fish hatcheries and aquaponics, thus increasing yield and product quality

UVC germicidal lamps offer safe alternatives to chemical use that often pose more harm than good.  Examples of UVC surface disinfection include keeping grocery produce departments, bakeries, meat cases, and food buffets disease-free; quickly and effectively sterilizing medical laboratory equipment; and keeping cafeteria surfaces and equipment safe for students and faculty.

 Ultraviolet light emitted in the UVC range not only powerfully eliminates germs like bacteria and viruses, but can also prevent mold and mildew.

 UV light systems can operate effectively in a wide range of temperatures, from restaurant walk-in freezers to residential and commercial furnace mechanisms.

 In addition, UV lamps can increase equipment efficiency and reduce maintenance effort and costs by preventing buildup of harmful mold, fungus, mildew, and other residue that can throw the proverbial monkey wrench into the operation of a mechanical system.

 LightSources and our valued partners LCD Lighting,  LightTech, Voltarc and Cerlux are recognized as leaders in fluorescent and ultraviolet technology industry.  We offer the highest performing UVC germicidal lamps available today.  Contact us to learn more about our UVC lamp solutions for all germicidal applications.

Where to Use UV Light to Help Sterilize Restaurants

With many restaurants across the nation seeing an increase in capacity and more dining moving indoors, restaurant owners are asking themselves how they can keep their restaurant and patrons safe. Improving surface sterilization methods and indoor air quality present two major opportunities for restaurant owners to improve safety. Ultraviolet (UV) lamps, specifically UV lamps engineered with germicidal properties, provide both surface and air purification solutions and are helping restaurants to remain open at maximum capacity.

UV Light Restaurant Applications

Ultraviolet light emitted in the UVC range has long been known to have powerful germicidal effectiveness in killing germs such as bacteria, viruses and even preventing mold and mildew. UV lamps are beneficial to almost every area of a restaurant from keeping food fresh to sterilizing surfaces and preventing grease build-up and kitchen hood exhaust fans. UVC lamps also protect an entire restaurant when used in HVAC air purification systems with improved indoor air quality.

Here are some of the many applications where UV lamps help to protect restaurants:

Food irradiation - helps to keep food fresher longer and prevents early spoilage such as early sprouting of potatoes and onions.

Surfaces for food preparation - UV lamps positioned above food preparation counters help to prevent foodborne illnesses such as Salmonella and E. coli. UVC germicidal lamps are proven effective at eliminating these types of food borne illnesses.

Commercial kitchen hood exhausts  - UV lamps help to prevent the buildup of grease in kitchen hood exhausts which promotes efficient operation and eliminates a fire hazard.

UV air purification systems - UVC air purification systems are proven to be highly effective at improving indoor air quality and eliminating the threat of airborne pathogens. According to an article published by the National Restaurant Association, UV sterilization systems are one way restaurants can improve air quality to prepare for increased capacity.

UVC germicidal lamps are so effective they can be used in almost any area of a restaurant and on many surfaces. UVC lamps placed over food buffets and delis help to keep food fresh and prevent contamination. UVC lamps can even be placed inside walk-in freezers to prevent mold and mildew which thrives in cold, moist, and dark places.

LightSources offers high quality, high-tech UVC germicidal lamps for use in water, surface, and air sterilization systems in many applications. We specialize in high quality UV germicidal solutions and customize lamps to meet specific sterilization requirements. Contact us to learn more about our germicidal UVC lamps proven in food and restaurant sterilization applications.