UVC Robots are Disinfecting Hospitals with Germicidal Lamps

 

Current events have drawn attention to the need for greater disinfection and sterilization systems and raised awareness to the benefits of automatic sterilization such as from UVC robots. Ultraviolet (UV) light disinfectant robots are increasing in use in busy, populated areas such as airports, congregation halls and especially in hospitals. UVC robots can eliminate 99.99% of viruses and bacteria in a hospital room in less time than a human can clean the room and with greater effectiveness.  

The UVC radiation emitted from UVC germicidal lamps reaches into corners and crevices, from the ceiling to the baseboards and everything in between without missing a spot that can occur with human cleaning and the possibility of human error. Hospital employees can set the robot up in a patient room and leave the room for about 15 minutes while the robot roams around disinfecting every surface. The employee can come back and simply flip over mattresses and turnover call buttons and leave the room again to run a second cycle.

Hospital acquired infections (HAIs) were already a serious problem before the pandemic of 2020, with nearly 1 in 25 patients in a hospital acquiring an infection due to their stay, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.  Deploying UVC robots in hospitals provides significant protection to patients against contracting superbugs left in the room from previous patients.

LightSources Offers UVC Germicidal Lamps and Components

LightSources and LightTech are leading global suppliers of high-quality UVC germicidal lamps and components found in a multitude of applications worldwide, including UVC robots. The LightSources group is recognized for employing the leading high-tech lighting engineers in the industry, offering custom designed lamps with custom phosphor blends to meet your specifications. 

We follow a strict quality policy as part of our ISO9001:2015 registration and deliver quality products on-time, worldwide.  We have developed several proprietary technologies which deliver first to market products designed with innovative lighting technology for longer-lasting, high-performance UV lamps. We support OEMs of all sizes with quality product, timely delivery, and prototype solutions.

LightSources is committed to delivering high quality, high performance UVC germicidal lamps proven to prevent the spread of harmful pathogens, bacteria, and viruses. We custom design UVC germicidal lamps to meet your specifications with quick turnaround time on prototypes to high volume production. Contact us to speak with an engineer and learn how to improve your UV lamp and component source with high-quality, cost-effective UV lamp solutions.

What Viruses Does UV Light Kill?

 

Many harmful, infectious microorganisms are transmitted by various means such as droplets on surfaces, in the air and through human touch. Tuberculosis, measles, and influenza are all harmful, infectious organisms known to be transmitted between infected people to susceptible persons through shared airspace. Transmission may occur in areas of congregation within the room and also in hallways and through HVAC ductwork.

UV light emitted in the UVC range is known to kill tuberculosis, measles and influenza, and has been established in various medical journals for decades.

Ultraviolet Light Effectively Kills Many Microorganisms

Ultraviolet (UV) light emitted in the UVC wavelength predominately at 253.7 nm is proven to eliminate the threat from harmful viruses and bacteria by instantly altering cell DNA. UV light penetrates the DNA of these cells rendering them unable to replicate or cause infection, thus killing the threat from the virus.  

UV light is proven to have a germicidal effect on the following viruses: 

• Measles
• Smallpox
• Influenza virus
• SARS (SAR-Cov)
• MERS (MERS-Cov)

Microorganisms and bacteria which respond to UV light sterilization:

• Vegetative bacteria
• Staphylococcus aureus including various species:Escherichia coli (E. Coli)
• Pseudomonas aeruginosa
• Serratia marcescens
• Streptococcus pyogenes

Viruses and vegetative bacteria are in general most susceptible to ultraviolet sterilization, followed by additional microorganism groups such as:

• Bacterial spores
• Mycobacteria
• Fungal spores

UVC germicidal lamps are effective in water, surface, and air sterilization, improving the health and wellness of people in many environments. UVC lamps in air handling units and HVAC systems eliminate the threat of airborne viruses with powerful UVC radiation sterilizing the air that flows through your ventilation system. People worldwide are improving the indoor air quality in residential and commercial environments with UV air purification systems.

LightSources is recognized worldwide as a leading global supplier of ultraviolet lamps including high-quality UVC germicidal lamps. We offer a wide selection of UV lamps designed with proprietary technology and custom engineering solutions to meet your specifications. Contact us to learn more and speak to an engineer about your UV light sterilization needs.