Tips for Handling and Using Our MPUV Lamps

At LightSources and LightTech, we work hard to ensure our lamps are the very best on the market.  In addition we know it is important to provide exceptional customer service, which includes offering comprehensive information for not only buying our lamps but also on how to safety use them.  In the case of our MPUV curing lamps, information can be found in our “Education” section that is intended to help you become familiar with the benefits of MPUV lamps, the components, lamp types, factors affecting lamp performance as well as the different types of lamp technologies used in UV curing.

To start with, it is vital that anyone who works around MPUV lamps know the rules on how to handle them.  You should only handle MPUV lamps with clean cotton gloves or a wrapper, and only when the lamps are cold.  In the event a lamp is touched with bare hands, it is important to clean the exterior of the lamp with oil free alcohol to remove all skin oils and any other foreign matter. 

You will also find tips on how to help extend the life of your MPUV lamps.  Recommendations include avoiding excessive lamp starts (especially cold starts) and when starting lamps use the high power setting.  In addition the cleanliness of lamps and ancillary equipment including the ventilating system is critical to keeping your system operational.  To this end, be sure to check and replace reflectors routinely and make sure lamp connections are clean and tight.  

Additionally it is important that anyone involved in the use of MPUV lamps is aware that mercury lamps emit UV rays that are harmful to human tissue and should be well versed in safety procedures regarding the lamps.  Everyone must avoid looking at the lamps while they are operating and keep in mind that reflected UV is also very harmful.  Furthermore, ozone-producing lamps must only be used in properly ventilated areas.  Please be sure to check out our other tips for handling our lamps along with information on their benefits and cost-effectiveness. 

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