UVB Phototherapy Lamps for Vitiligo

Vitiligo is an autoimmune disorder which causes white patches to appear on the skin due to a progressive loss of melanocytes, melanin forming cells. These colorless patches on the skin have distinct margins, are non-scaly, and typically will get larger over time. They may also appear inside of the nose and mouth, and loss of color can also affect hair and facial hair.

UVB Lamps for Vitiligo Provide Successful Treatment

Ultraviolet, UV lamps designed to emit narrow band UVB give patients hope for a positive prognosis when properly administered. UVB lamps for vitiligo are considered safe under the proper direction and are typically administered in the office of a dermatologist. Ultraviolet lamps are most effective at restoring skin pigmentation on patients with vitiligo on the neck and face; white patches on fingertips, toes, and the lips are less responsive to UVB phototherapy.

Narrowband UVB Proven Effective Treatment for Vitiligo

Narrowband UVB lamps were shown to provide nearly 75% repigmentation on 63% of patients receiving phototherapy for vitiligo twice per week over the course of one year in this study published by the National Library of medicine. Narrowband UVB lamps were shown to be more effective than another popular treatment with UVA lamps and Psoralen medication, referred to as PUVA. Patients should speak with their doctor to determine the best course of action for their type of vitiligo.

LightSources Offers Phototherapy Lamps for Vitiligo

LightSources is a leading global supplier of specialty fluorescent and ultraviolet lamps used in a variety of applications, including medical phototherapy treatment. We offer UVA and UVB phototherapy lamps for vitiligo and many other skin diseases, including acne, psoriasis, and eczema.  LightSources employs the leading high-tech lamp designers and engineers, offering a wide range of UVC germicidal lamp solutions used in many disinfection applications worldwide, such as air purification systems, surface sterilization, and water disinfection.

LightSources leads the way with UV lamp solutions offering a wide range of lamp types and styles as well as custom design, engineering, and manufacturing. Our lighting engineers offer capabilities to create custom phosphor blends to meet your exact wavelength emission specifications. Contact us to learn more about medical phototherapy lamps, including UVB lamps for vitiligo.

How UV Light Kills Bacteria on Surfaces

Killing bacteria with UV light is a highly effective method of improving health and safety with reliable sterilization and disinfection of many surfaces. Ultraviolet (UV) light is emitted from the sun in basically three different wavelengths, either UVA, UVB, or UVC. UVC is shortwave radiation that is entirely absorbed by the ozone layer. It is these UVC radiation wavelengths, measured in nanometers at the most effective 254 nm wavelength, which eliminates many types of bacteria and viruses. UVC light emitted at 185 nm produces ozone.

UVC germicidal lamp engineers replicate 185 nm UVC radiation for ozone lamps and 254 nm UVC radiation for many other types of effective sterilization lamps. UVC lamps are used in sterilization systems to disinfect surfaces, water, and air with high efficacy and many benefits.

What Types Of Surfaces Can You Disinfect with UVC Lamps?

UVC lamps are beneficial in almost any environment on many types of surfaces. Because surfaces need direct exposure to UVC lamps, when they are already cleaned with manual cleaning methods UVC energy is better absorbed. This is why UVC lamps provide a safety net with additional measures to ensure disinfection when used in conjunction with manual cleaning methods especially in environments like hospitals and medical care facilities.

UVC lamps are being utilized to disinfect surfaces in a wide range of environments such as residential homes, industrial operations, and commercial properties in public places. UVC lamps have been used for decades to sterilize surfaces and hospitals such as surgical equipment and operating rooms as well as patient rooms especially those known to have contracted a serious infection. Germicidal lamps are proven to eliminate bacteria called superbugs. UVC lamps effectively eliminate many types of superbugs like MRSA, C., Diff., E.Coli, Salmonella and many others making them a great addition to hospital sterilization methods

UVC robots are becoming more popular as they provide effective sterilization after manual cleaning crews have left a patient room and can reach many places missed by manual cleaning methods.

UVC lamps are beneficial to sterilize surfaces in many environments such as:

• Hospitals

• Restaurants

• Food irradiation

• Industrial commercial properties

• Schools

• Libraries

• Public transportation systems

• Residential homes

UVC germicidal lamps provide high efficacy up to 99.9999% elimination of bacteria and viruses, are low maintenance without the need to purchase, store or dispose of harmful chemicals and leave no hazardous byproduct. The quality of UVC germicidal lamps makes a difference in the efficacy and lifetime performance.

LightSources offers a wide range of UVC germicidal lamp solutions to meet disinfection requirements of various surface sterilization systems. Our UVC lamps are used to sterilize surfaces, air and water in a number of disinfection applications worldwide. Contact us to learn more about our high-performance, long-lasting, innovative UVC germicidal lamp solutions.

UV Lamps in Your Furnace Disinfect the Air

Ultraviolet (UV) light has very distinct properties and when emitted in the short wave UVC range, it is very effective at killing germs.  UV light is emitted in different wavelengths known as UVA, UVB and UVC.  UVA and UVB reach the earth and are what causes the common sunburn, whereas UVC energy is absorbed by the ozone layer.  UV lamp engineers recreate UVC energy in powerful germ-killing lamps that quickly eliminate harmful pathogens to sterilize surfaces and the air in mere seconds. 

How Do UVC Lamps Sterilize Air?

UVC lamps sterilize the air by quickly eliminating harmful germs including bacteria and viruses.  UV wavelengths are measured in nanometers (nm) and UV light at the 254 nm range is proven very effective at destroying germs. UVC electromagnetic energy penetrates the DNA of these cells and renders them unable to replicate.  A cell that cannot replicate is considered harmless. 

UVC Lamps in Furnaces

UVC lamps are the key to disinfection in surface, water, and air purification systems.  UVC disinfection lamps can be mounted in furnaces and HVAC systems to eliminate the growth of mold or mildew inside the unit itself and to sterilize the air as it passes through the lamp’s wavelengths.  UVC germicidal lamps in furnaces help to prevent the spread of airborne disease while also improving equipment performance.  Mold and mildew tend to build up in damp, dark places like the inside of a furnace, UV lamps improve equipment performance for longer lasting use with less maintenance required. 

According to this article by the National Institutes of Health, UVC lamps effectively reduce contamination of fungi in HVAC air handling systems. 

UVC Lamps for Furnaces

LightSources offers germicidal UVC lamps for air purification when installed in furnaces and HVAC systems.  UVC germicidal lamps designed to emit 185 nm produce ozone, another type of disinfection lamp that can travel in the air with an oxidative effect to eliminate foul odors. UV lamps should be installed by a professional for furnace and HVAC disinfection. 

LightSources offers UVC germicidal lamp solutions to OEMs of all sizes.  We provide a wide selection of high-tech, high-quality germicidal lamps and offer custom designed solutions to meet the specifications of your air purification system.  Contact us to speak with an engineer about UV lamps for furnace disinfection applications. 

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. 

UV Light Keeps Kitchens and Restaurants Cleaner

 

Restaurants have been finding innovative ways to keep patrons safe from germs while keeping their doors open. Ultraviolet (UV) light and the powerful germicidal benefits of UVC energy is nothing new, although restaurant owners are taking notice of the many ways this germicidal technology can help their business. UVC lamps are part of many systems worldwide such as air purification systems, water disinfection systems and surface sterilization systems.

Where UVC Lamps Help Restaurants

High intensity UVC lamps have proven efficacy in eliminating a wide range of harmful pathogens including viruses, bacteria, mildew, and mold. This germicidal technology can be harnessed in various systems to protect food directly in addition to protecting surfaces, water, and the air in enclosed spaces. Here are some of the most popular areas of installing UV sterilization lamps for restaurants and food service applications:

Food irradiation - The short wave electromagnetic energy has powerful sterilization effects, keeping food safe with UV germicidal irradiation. UV lamps can help to keep food fresher, longer, and prevent early spoilage as well as preventing many harmful germs like E. Coli and Salmonella.

Kitchen hood exhaust systems – UV energy has the ability to prevent the buildup of grease in commercial kitchen hoods. This mitigates fire risk, reduces equipment maintenance, and prevents foul odors that can occur from grease buildup.

Keep walk-in freezers clean – UV lamps prevent mold and mildew from forming in cool, damp places like walk-in freezers which is critically important to storing fresh food and meeting health code regulations.

Air sterilization in eating areas – sterilizing the air that circulates through a restaurant’s HVAC system helps to keep patrons safer with cleaner, purified air. UV lamps in HVAC systems keep the air cleaner by eliminating airborne pathogens and removing foul odors from the air.

UVC Lamps for Restaurants and Kitchens

LightSources is a leading supplier of UVC germicidal lamps found in UV sterilization systems worldwide. We offer a wide selection of germicidal lamps including:


Low pressure mercury lamps

Medium pressure UV lamps (MPUV)

Amalgam lamps with proprietary technology

High intensity UV lamps

Specialty UV lamps

Customizable lamp design solutions

Prototype solutions

LightSources offers quality UVC germicidal lamps engineered with proprietary technology that outlasts and outperform comparable lamps.

LightSources employs the leading, high-tech UV lamp engineers in the industry with deep technical knowledge of UV radiation and lamp design. We follow a strict quality policy as part of our ISO9001:2015 registration and provide quick turn-around time to meet your production schedules. Contact us to learn more about how our high-quality germicidal lamps can improve your restaurant and kitchen UV sterilization systems.

Do UV Lamps Kill the SARS-CoV-2 Virus That Causes COVID-19?

 

Ultraviolet (UV) light is a type of electromagnetic radiation that has more energy than visible light but less energy than x-rays and gamma rays. UV light from the sun is replicated in UV lamps for things like tanning beds and disinfection applications. UV light is broken down into different spectrums mainly UVA, UVB and UVC light. 

UVC light is the wavelength with germicidal effectiveness and is mostly absorbed by the Earth’s ozone layer before it reaches the ground. UVC germicidal lamps are designed to emit wavelengths at the optimal nanometer to kill germs which is typically 254 nm or 185 nm for ozone lamps.  According to the study Upper-room ultraviolet air disinfection might help to reduce COVID-19 transmission in buildings: a feasibility study by the National Institutes of Health, several studies have demonstrated that the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19 is relatively easily inactivated by UVC disinfection lamps similar to other airborne coronaviruses.  Additionally, conclusions from this study state that Upper Room Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation (UVGI) with UV light at 254 nm has the potential to inhibit the transmission of COVID especially in confined places like hospital rooms or public places or anywhere that achieving a high ventilation rate is not practical.

UVC Germicidal Lamps That Kill the New Coronavirus

For more than 35 years, LightSources has followed their vision of offering global OEM solutions with innovative lamp design, engineering and manufacturing, state-of-the-art technology, and unparalleled customer support.  LightSources and our affiliated companies provide solutions to a multitude of applications and industries worldwide with lamp designers and engineers possessing deep technical knowledge of ultraviolet radiation.  We offer customized solutions to meet your needs with custom phosphor blends and proprietary technology that enhances lamp performance and prolongs lamp life.

LightSources offers a wide selection of germicidal lamps including low pressure, medium pressure, standard and high-output and proprietary Amalgam technology. We follow a strict quality policy as part of our ISO9001:2015 certification and offer full customer support.  Contact us to speak with an engineer about our germicidal UVC lamps to fight COVID-19. 

Does Ultraviolet Radiation Kill the COVD-19 Virus?

 

Ultraviolet radiation is proven to kill viruses and bacteria and there have been many questions about the efficacy of UV light killing the novel coronavirus.  The current pandemic with the outbreak of COVID-19 is caused by the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, and people want to know if they can purchase UV lights for their home to help protect themselves and their family with effective sterilization.  Hospitals have been using UVC lamps in surface sterilization devices and UVC robots to further sterilize patient rooms and surfaces.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, FDA, answers your questions about UV Lights and Lamps: Ultraviolet-C Radiation, Disinfection, and Coronavirus. 

UVC Radiation and the SARS-CoV-2 Coronavirus

UVC radiation is proven to destroy the SARS-Coronavirus, which is a different coronavirus than what causes COVID-19.  SARS-CoV-2 is the virus that causes COVID-19 and given the newness of the virus there are many ongoing research studies to verify accurate dosage of UVC exposure including exposure duration and distance, which is key to effective sterilization with germicidal UVC lamps. 

Studies like this one by Boston University are showing promise with results that show a 99% reduction of the SARS-CoV-2 virus when UVC radiation is dosed at the right level.  This study shows that UV light will deactivate the coronavirus in 6 seconds when dosed at 5 mJ/cm2.  Another study conducted by Biological Consulting Services in Feb.2020, shows effective elimination of SARS-CoV-2 virus and many other stubborn microorganisms in UVGI irradiation with 99.99% effectiveness with 15 minutes of exposure.  With surface sterilization at direct exposure and UVGI air irradiation, hospitals can significantly improve the health of patients and prevent the spread of disease. 

Hospitals using UVC light to eliminate the spread of disease and consumers wishing to purchase UVC lamps to sterilize surfaces at home must remember that direct exposure is key.  UVC radiation will only kill microorganisms that are directly exposed to the UVC radiation emissions.  Inactivation of the virus on surfaces will not be as effective if blocked by shadows, dust, soil or organic compounds which absorb the UV light and reduce the efficacy of sterilization on the surface. 

LightSources Offers High-Quality UVC Germicidal Lamps

LightSources is a leading global supplier of high-quality, high-tech UVC germicidal lamps found in numerous applications worldwide including hospital UV disinfection devices.  We design, engineer and manufacture UVC germicidal lamps to emit the exact wavelength required for your application needs.  We offer a wide selection of standard output, high-output, compact, specialty, amalgam lamps, ozone lamps and more.  

LightSources is a valuable supplier to OEMs worldwide with quality UVC germicidal lamps for air, water and surface sterilization.  We follow strict quality control procedures as part of our ISO9001:2015 registration, delivery quality lamp products on time.  Contact us to speak with an engineer about how LightSources can improve your supply chain with high-tech UVC germicidal lamps.

How Restaurant Owners Benefit from UV Sterilization

 

Ultraviolet (UV) light has been proven for centuries to eliminate harmful bacteria and viruses and is widely used in many environments and applications for disinfection purposes. UV light sterilization provides overwhelming benefits to many industries, especially restaurants and food preparation facilities. 

Ultraviolet sterilization can be delivered in many ways to protect nearly every single area of a restaurant including food prep countertops, kitchen areas, walk-in freezers, kitchen exhaust hoods, and dining areas. In addition to providing clean surfaces, UV light is used directly on food items in food irradiation which is safe and improves food quality.  UV air purification systems protect patrons from airborne disease and water sterilization ensures clean water free from harmful microorganisms.

Food Irradiation

UV exposure directly to food items is called food irradiation which is completely safe, helps to prevent foodborne illnesses and prolongs food shelf life.  Food irradiation provides many benefits to restaurants such as:

Reduces the risk of foodborne illnesses such as Salmonella, listeria, E. coli and other harmful microorganisms

Extends the shelf life of many food items

Reduces food spoilage

Lowers the risk of importing or exporting pesky insects hidden inside food products

Lessens the need for additives such as antioxidants and preservatives

Lessens the need for pesticides

Reduces early sprouting in potatoes, onions, spices and herbs

UV Surface Sterilization in Restaurants 

UV light sterilization systems provide clean surfaces free from harmful germs, bacteria and viruses simply by emitting UVC light in the right wavelength over countertops and food preparation areas. UV lights can be installed over counters, stoves, food buffets, delis and even walk-in freezers and kitchen hood exhausts.

UV sterilization lamps installed in walk-in freezers help to prevent mold and mildew which can easily occur in cool, damp places. UV lights in kitchen hood exhausts actually help to prevent grease buildup by altering the molecular structure of the grease into components which are more easily cleaned and removed, thus helping to prevent fires.

UV Air Purification Systems in Restaurants

Installing UV air purification systems in HVAC ductwork cleans and sanitizes air circulating through closed in spaces such as restaurant dining areas.  Restaurant owners can provide a healthier dining area for their patrons with clean air, free from airborne contaminants and disease.

LightSources Supports UV Sterilization Systems for Restaurants

LightSources leads the UV germicidal lamp industry with a wide selection of lamps designed for specific sterilization solutions as well as high-tech lamp designers offering custom engineered products. Our lamp engineers are the best in the business with in-depth technical knowledge of UV radiation, lamp design, construction, operation and UV technology.

LightSources supports OEMs worldwide with high-tech, high-quality UVC germicidal lamps. We offer patent protected lamp products and proprietary technology for longer lasting, increased germicidal effectiveness. Contact us to speak with an engineer and learn how to improve your germicidal systems including UVC sterilization for restaurants.

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.

How UV Light Sterilization Helps Keep Hospitals Safe

 

Current events happening around the world are raising awareness of the critical care that hospitals provide, the necessity for sterile equipment and the responsibility that hospital administrators feel to provide safe healthcare to their communities.  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that Healthcare Acquired Infections affect 31 people every day in the United States. 

UV Light Sterilization in Air Ventilation Systems

Diseases such as tuberculosis, measles and the influenza virus are all known to be spread through the air between infected people and others in a shared space.  Patients who enter a room after a person known to have a transmittable disease are at risk for acquiring infections and worsening their health condition. UV air purification systems are known to eliminate these harmful diseases and many others to protect vulnerable people in hospitals.

UVC Germicidal Lamps Used in Healthcare

UVC germicidal lamps have long been used to sterilize operating equipment and for use in overhead lamps in patient and operating rooms. Low-pressure mercury vapor lamps which emit wavelengths at an effective 253.7 nanometer (nm) are popular in surface and air sterilization applications.  UV sterilization lamps improve indoor air quality (IAQ) in healthcare facilities, hospitals and many public places to protect against the spread of many harmful pathogens. 

UVC sterilization lamps are proven to be highly effective, removing up to 99% of CFU counts in just one month, as reported by Avinash Kulkarni (PhD), Aeropure UV Systems Pvt Ltd, INDIA.  UVC germicidal lamps used in conjunction with an air particulate filter system provide an incremental benefit to improve the air quality and drastically reduce the risk of infection. 

LightSources Provides High-Performance UVC Germicidal Lamps

LightSources and valued partner, LightTech, offer high-tech, high-performance UVC germicidal lamps proven in demanding, germicidal applications.  We differ from other UV lamp suppliers in our commitment to research and development by a team of UV lighting engineers with deep technical knowledge of UV radiation.  The LightSources Group includes strategic partners like Cerlux, offering custom lamp bases and sockets designed with your colors for brand awareness. 

Our wide selection of UVC germicidal lamps includes:

• Low pressure mercury lamps
• Low pressure amalgam lamps
• MPUV technology
• Quartz sleeves
• Electronic ballasts

You can find our UV sterilization lamps in air, water and surface disinfection applications worldwide. We support OEMs of all sizes with high-quality products, quick turn-around time and prototype solutions. 

LightSources follows a strict quality policy as part of our ISO9001:2015 certification, ensuring timely delivery of quality lamp products.  We design, engineer and manufacture innovative lamps and lighting solutions with custom designed products available.  Contact us to speak with an engineer about your unique UV sterilization application requirement. 

UV Sterilization for Commercial Kitchens

 

Restaurants have a responsibility to their patrons to serve healthy food, free from foodborne diseases that have the potential to cause illness.  According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly 127,000 people are hospitalized every year with an illness caused by contaminated food and nearly 3,037 people die each year from a foodborne illness.  Ultraviolet (UV) light sterilization systems provide a solution to help restaurants provide safe and healthy food.

UV sterilization systems also help a restaurant maintain a cleaner facility to comply with food safety regulations and health department inspections.  UV air purification systems also help any facility to maintain a healthier eating area by disinfecting the air in public spaces.  UV air sterilization systems are proven to remove harmful airborne pathogens to reduce the risk of contracting an airborne illness. 

Food Irradiation with UV Germicidal Lamps

Food irradiation is the term used to describe UV germicidal lamps used to preserve food with ultraviolet radiation.  Food irradiation is proven to prevent infection from bacteria and preserve food without any adverse health risks.  UV light is proven to prevent foodborne illnesses such as E. Coli and Salmonella and also preserves food by preventing early sprouting of potatoes or culmination of foodborne insects. 

Restaurants can protect their food by using UV lights above food preparation areas and countertops as well as over food buffets or serving areas. UV radiation emitted at the optimal wavelength, 254 nanometer (nm), alters the DNA of harmful pathogens including bacteria and viruses, and is effective in food irradiation and also on surface sterilization applications. 

UV Air Sterilization

UV lamps are incorporated in HVAC systems to prevent the growth of mold and mildew on cooling coils and may also be aimed to reduce airborne pathogens circulating through the ventilation system.  UV air purification systems may also incorporate ozone lamps to remove foul odor from the air.  UV kitchen exhaust systems over commercial kitchen hoods can even prevent the build up of grease by oxidizing oil fumes into carbon dioxide and water molecules to be removed by kitchen exhaust. 

UV sterilization systems in commercial kitchens provide many benefits such as:  

• Eliminates a fire hazard when used in kitchen exhaust systems by removing the threat of grease build up in the pipeline
• Improves the safety of food with food irradiation
• Eliminates bacteria and viruses on surfaces such as countertops 
• Maintains a cleaner food storage and preparation area
• Prevents mold and mildew in moist spaces such as a walk-in freezer
• UV air sterilization improves the comfort and safety of indoor diners 

UVC germicidal lamps provide these benefits and more with a low-maintenance, highly effective sterilization system.  UV sterilization systems provide solutions to restaurants and commercial kitchens with safe and effective air and surface disinfection.

LightSources is an industry leading supplier of UV lamps used in a multitude of applications, including high-tech, high-performance UVC germicidal lamps.  We support OEMs and manufacturers of UV sterilization systems with high quality lamps engineered with proprietary technology and first-to-market proven germicidal solutions.  Contact us to speak with an engineer about our wide selection of germicidal lamps or custom designed solutions to meet your germicidal needs. 

Hospitals and Patients Benefit from UVC Robots

UVC Robots are becoming more popular as a powerful germ killing machine that provides important health benefits to many industries.  The healthcare industry in particular is realizing great benefits by incorporating UV robots as part of the sterilization process in hospitals.  UV robots equipped with high-quality UVC germicidal lamps are programmed to disinfect patient rooms in between patients to thoroughly sterilize and kill any lingering viruses and bacteria.
Hospitals that incorporate UV light technology to sterilize rooms in addition to their regular cleaning routines will provide many benefits to patients, staff and to the hospital. Hospital acquired infections are more common than many people realize with about 1 in 25 people contracting an infection due to a hospital stay.  This can be devastating for the patient and lead to longer hospital stays. 
UVC radiation is proven to effectively kill almost all forms of harmful pathogens including superbugs like Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) or vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE).  UVC robots are even shown to effectively kill these resistant superbugs when in the line of sight and also when the virus is hiding behind objects at a rate of 99.9%. 
The success of UVC robots depends entirely on the quality of the UVC sterilization lamps on the unit.  Using high quality UVC lamps is key to realizing maximum benefit and germ killing effectiveness.
LightSources: Global Source for High-Tech UVC Germicidal Lamps
LightSources and LightTech are recognized worldwide as a valuable supplier in the UVC germicidal lamp industry.  We support OEMs of all sizes with high-tech UVC lamps in various types and configurations to meet any germicidal need.  Our lighting engineers develop prototypes and custom phosphor blends to provide the most effective and cost efficient sterilization solution.
Our UV sterilization lamps include:

• • Low Pressure Mercury Lamps – 7 various lamp types include standard and high-output, compact and soft glass lamps

• Low Pressure Amalgam Lamps – our amalgam germicidal lamps include spot and pellet amalgam with proprietary technology that outlasts and outperforms comparable lamp types

• Medium Pressure Ultraviolet Lamps (MPUV) – includes a wide variation of MPUV lamps ranging from 100 wpi to 700 wpi

• Electronic Ballasts – lightweight, high power, high efficiency and custom options available 

• Quartz Sleeves – open ended or domed type quartz protect lamps from leakage, breakage and temperature fluctuations without sacrificing performance

LightSources is a leading global supplier of UVC germicidal lamps used in a broad range of sterilization applications. We offer custom designed solutions for water, surface and air treatment systems. Contact us to speak with an engineer and learn more about the most effective UV lamps for hospital disinfection. 

Ultraviolet Light Key in Disinfecting Hospitals

Ultraviolet light has long been known to provide powerful disinfecting properties and is now more than ever a hot topic to sterilize hospitals, operating rooms and medical equipment.  Hospital acquired infections (HAIs) are a real concern, especially in the midst of a global pandemic where hospitals are treating highly contagious people with serious disease.  Cleaning and sterilizing hospital rooms and equipment is critical to prevent the spread of disease through airborne viruses and contaminated surfaces.

UV Light Kills Viruses on Surfaces

UV light is proven to kill viruses, bacteria and airborne contaminants when using UVC germicidal lamps for air treatment systems, designed to emit the proper wavelength of light.  UV light from the sun is emitted in UVA, UVB or UVC wavelengths, with UVC being the most powerful form of germicidal electromagnetic radiation.  UVC light from the sun is mostly absorbed by the ozone layer, although scientists and lighting specialists have designed UVC lamps which mimic the powerful, germ-killing wavelengths. 

UVC germicidal lamps are used in UV surface sterilization equipment to treat hospital equipment, surfaces, beds and entire hospital rooms.  Scientists have even developed robots which roam through a hospital room and effectively eliminate bacteria and viruses on contact.  According to this article in Hospital News, UVC light emitted at the right wavelength can kill the MRSA bacteria in 1.2 minutes at a 5 ft. distance.  Hospitals use UVC disinfection in many types of surface sterilization equipment including portable units and UV germicidal robots.

LightSources Offers Quality UVC Germicidal Lamps

LightSources offers a wide range of UVC germicidal lamps used in many types of disinfection equipment and applications.  The lighting engineers at LightSources design and engineer powerful, effective and cost-efficient UV lamps for a wide range of applications.  We supply OEMs worldwide with high quality germicidal lamps used in water, surface and air purification systems.

LightSources is recognized as a leading supplier of UV lamps, supporting OEMs worldwide with effective and efficient UVC germicidal solutions. We offer custom designed lamp components, bases and sockets to meet your specific requirements. Contact us with any questions and to speak with an engineer about improving your UVC germicidal lamp supply base. 

Specialty Lighting Solutions for OEMs of All Sizes

Whether you’re considered to be a small, medium or large sized business, you have a mission, goals and a production schedule to meet.  Partnering with a supplier who supports your vision with a high level of expertise, flexibility and quick turn-around time is key to growing your business.  When you need customized, specialty lamps to make your vision a reality, you need a lamp supplier with these qualities and more.

LightSources assists OEMs worldwide with small to large volume requirements, custom designed prototypes and proprietary lamp products.

LightSources Offers Specialty Lighting Solutions

LightSources makes your lighting vision a reality with custom designed, specialty lighting solutions.  We partner with OEMs of all sizes to design, engineer and provide specialty lamps for nearly any lighting application.  LightSources in the U.S. and China, combined with LightTech in Europe and several valuable partner companies make up the LightSources Group.

Together, we provide innovative lighting solutions including proprietary products for increased brand awareness and market share.  The LightSources Group offers quick turn-around time, custom lamp bases and components to match specific requirements including logos and colors.  We provide lamps for:

• Commercial signs
• Neon signs
• Backlighting solutions:
  • Aviation controls
  • Optical
  • Mechanical
  • Computer backlighting
• Phototherapy lamps
• Tanning lamps
  • Low pressure tanning lamps
  • High pressure facial lamps
  • Patented tanning lamp products
• Aquariums
• Ballast water treatment systems 
• Horticulture 
• Cinematography 
• UV curing
• Germicidal UVC lamps for use in:
  • Surface sterilization
  • Water disinfection
  • Air purification 
• Lamp bases and components

LightSources offers these many lighting solutions and more, as well as custom designed lamps and components. We offer a vast product line of germicidal UVC quartz and soft glass lamps, LPUVC amalgam lamps, HID lamps, specialty fluorescent and more. Our skilled engineers understand UV radiation and develop custom phosphor blends to meet any wavelength requirement. 

We do this with a commitment to high quality and quick turn-around time, providing significant value to any supply chain.

The Benefits of The LightSources Group

With our vast resources and expertise, partnering with The LightSources Group offers many benefits.  Our clients experience many advantages including:

• Vast product line
• Custom designed solutions
• Prototype and proprietary lamp products
• Flexible run sizes
• Quick turn-around time
• Internal engineering resources

The LightSources Group provides added value with lamp engineering expertise, design and development.  We provide specialty lamp solutions for your application to meet your specific requirements with the most effective and cost efficient lamp products.

LightSources partners with clients to provide high quality lamps and strong, strategic partnerships. We add value to any supply chain with reliable, high-tech lamp solutions, tested and proven for maximum performance.  Contact us to speak with an engineer about your specialty lamp requirements. 

Find Relief from Eczema with UV Light Therapy

It’s that time of year when the air gets dry from the heat running constantly and people with skin conditions like eczema often experience an increase in symptoms.  There are more than 30 million people in the U.S. suffer from some form of eczema, experiencing dry, itchy or scaly patches of skin. Various types of eczema include contact dermatitis, atopic dermatitis, nummular eczema, stasis dermatitis, seborrheic dermatitis and dyshidrotic eczema. 

The many bothersome symptoms of eczema may include:

• Extremely itchy skin
• Red, inflamed skin
• Sensitive and dry skin
• Scaly, rough patches 
• Oozing or crusting
• Swelling in areas
• Dark colored patches of skin

Itchy skin is the most common problem people with eczema experience and is found in all types of eczema.  Some people may even keep scratching their skin until it bleeds which can cause even more severe problems with potential infections.  Eczema may appear anywhere on the body, although is commonly found on the chin and cheeks of children and babies.

Some children with eczema may outgrow it as they grow older and some adults may develop eczema later in life.  There is no real known cause for this skin condition, although there are some proven remedies to alleviate and even eliminate symptoms.

Phototherapy Provides Proven Effective Eczema Treatment

According to the National Eczema Association, phototherapy delivers proven treatments with significant relief to many people suffering with eczema. Phototherapy refers to treatment with specialized UV light, designed to emit the right wavelengths to target eczema symptoms and causes. Phototherapy is used to treat many different types of eczema and is proven to provide significant relief from bothersome and painful symptoms.

Narrowband UVB light is the most common type of light therapy used to treat eczema which replicates the most effective healing wavelengths from the sun.  UVA light is also used with a medication called Psoralen in a treatment referred to as PUVA and is proven to be effective at treating eczema. Light therapy should be prescribed by a physician and the right types of phototherapy lamps must be used to achieve desired results.  The wrong type of lamp, in fact, could make symptoms worse.

Light therapy is proven to alleviate symptoms of inflamed skin and itchiness while improving bacteria fighting symptoms and increasing vitamin D.  Phototherapy is proven to help at least 70% of people and can sometimes put eczema into a state of remittance long after therapy ends.
Be sure to consult with a phototherapy lamp expert and a reputable lamp manufacturer.  LightSources is a leading supplier of UV lamps and lighting solutions, including phototherapy lamps designed to treat various medical conditions. 

LightSources is recognized as an authority on ultraviolet radiation and technology, providing proven UV lamp solutions.  We offer a wide selection of UV lamps and provide custom designed solutions with specialty phosphor blends to meet specific requirements.  Contact us to learn more and for the most effective phototherapy lamps for eczema and many other health conditions. 

Improve Air Quality in Your Home with UV HVAC Systems

Maintaining clean air in your home is important as indoor air pollution is recognized as one of the top five environmental health risks.  The best way to improve the air quality of your home is to control pollutants, eliminate the source and ventilate your home with fresh air.  Ventilating your home with clean, outdoor air is not always an option, however, as many areas experience high levels of pollutants and allergens in the air or adverse weather conditions. 

Ultraviolet light has been known to kill germs for more than 100 years and continues to provide disinfection properties to many surface, water and air sterilization processes.  UV germicidal technology is used to disinfect surfaces in hospitals, surgical equipment, food establishments, water treatments, industrial air emissions and many other applications. UV lamps are installed in HVAC systems in commercial properties and residential homes to improve the air quality for better health.

UVC Air Sterilization Lamp Suppliers

UV light is used to kill many germs and airborne disease causing microorganisms in UV air purification systems, often installed in HVAC systems to treat large areas.  Some smaller, free standing units may treat the air in one or two rooms, whereas an HVAC UV air sterilizer will treat a whole house. This is important for people with weakened immune systems or sensitivity to airborne pollutants like people with asthma or respiratory illnesses.

LightSources is a leading supplier of UVC germicidal lamps, found in many sterilization applications worldwide.  The LightSources Group provides high quality, high tech UV germicidal solutions with a wide selection of UV germicidal lamps, quartz sleeves and components.  We offer a wide selection of:

• Low pressure mercury lamps
• Low pressure amalgam lamps
• Medium Pressure UV lamps (MPUV)
• Quartz sleeves
• Electronic ballasts 

Our low pressure mercury lamps provide high efficiency and convert up to 40% of electricity into UVC radiation at the most effective wavelength of 254 nanometer.  The LightSources Group offers highly effective amalgam lamps designed with proprietary technology to deliver consistent UVC emissions even in varying air and water temperatures ranging from 4° to 40° C.  Medium pressure UV lamps by LightSources are designed with 100 to 700 watts per inch. Our experienced UV radiation engineers offer custom designed solutions as well, to meet specific germicidal requirements with custom phosphor blends.

The LightSources Group is a leading supplier of UV lamp solutions found worldwide in a multitude of applications.  We are dedicated to continual improvement, offering first to market, patented lamps with custom designed solutions available.  Contact us for prototype or full production requirements and to learn more about our UV lamps for air sterilization.