The Technology behind UVC Germicidal Lamps

Our commitment to LightSources and LightTech’s clients goes beyond designing, engineering and manufacturing a wide range of premium germicidal UVC lamps.   We want to make sure our customers know how our lamps are designed, the materials we use, and the manufacturing process.  

While any of our team is always ready to answer questions, we also make it easy to access a whole lot of information right on our website including how germicidal UVC technology works.  In addition we provide answers to a range of questions such as how to handle broken lamps, the proper disposal method for mercury-added lamps, UVC germicidal lamp drawings, and much more.

Under our educational section for UVC germicidal lamps, we offer a Germicidal Lamp Basics report that explains in depth what a germicidal lamp is and how it is works.  Information includes defining a germicidal lamp as:  

• A UV (ultra-violet) lamp that emits a significant portion of its radiative power in the UV-C Band (100 to 280nm). 
• Ozone producing UV lamp that produces UV energy of wavelengths shorter than 220nm that decomposes oxygen, O², producing ozone, O³.
• A low-pressure mercury lamp in which the envelope has high transmittance for 254nm radiation. 

The publication further explains how the lamps generate energy in the UV spectrum to effectively destroy bacteria, fungi and viruses (microorganisms).  The UV disinfection targets genetic material to get to the nucleic acids.  Once the UV penetrates through the cell and is absorbed by the nucleic acids, a rearrangement of the genetic information occurs that interferes with the cell's ability to reproduce.  If a cell loses the ability to reproduce, it is considered dead and unable to multiply to infectious numbers within a host.

When you choose LightSources and LightTech as your manufacturer, keep in mind that almost everything about our lamp can be customized, including length and diameter, power, fitting sockets, and ceramic bases.  Our proprietary ceramic bases are resistant to UVC radiation, ozone, heat and moisture and provide a high-quality appearance.  Please contact us to learn more about UVC germicidal lamps and other UV light applications.

LightSources and its affiliated companies represent the best high-tech designers and manufacturers in the specialty lamp manufacturing industry. From prototype to finished product, we offer unmatched flexibility and manufacturing turnaround. Please contact us to learn more about our cost-effective solutions for UVC germicidal lamps and our other specialty lighting.