UVC Robots Are Making an Appearance in Many Places

 

UVC robots can vary in shape or size, from small handheld devices that float across countertops to large, autonomous robots that look like a big fancy space heater on wheels. The UVC germicidal lamps mounted to these robots are the key components in providing high levels of sterilization against many known harmful viruses, bacteria and pathogens. In light of current world events, many hospitals began incorporating UVC robots to sterilize patient rooms, bathrooms and hallways and other public places are taking notice.

You might now see a UVC robot making its way through an airport, in schools and on college campuses and are being utilized in jails and correctional facilities.  UVC radiation has long been known to eradicate many harmful germs including serious viruses, bacteria, and superbugs like vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE) and Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).  UVC sterilization lamps are known to kill tuberculosis bacteria as well as SARS, a Cov-2 coronavirus strain. 

UV light emitted in the UVC wavelength precisely between 250 and 260 nm is proven to kill many harmful pathogens quickly and effectively. UV light emitted from roaming UVC robots can disinfect hard to reach places in much less time than it would take for a thorough human cleaning.  Combining standard human disinfection practices with UVC robots, however, is more effective than utilizing only one method of sterilization.

LightSources Is a Leading Supplier of UVC Robot Lamps

LightSources and strategic partner LightTech are leading global suppliers of high quality UVC germicidal lamps found in a multitude of sterilization applications worldwide.  We offer a wide selection of germicidal lamps in varying sizes and shapes designed for a multitude of germicidal applications.  

Our proprietary technology such as LongLife₊ which can be applied to all of our germicidal lamps, drastically extends product lifecycle while preventing accelerated depreciation which commonly occurs in high intensity lamps.

The LightSources group offers the world’s leading high-tech UV lamp designers and engineers. Our team is dedicated to extensive research and development and delivering effective, cost-efficient and eco-friendly solutions. Contact us to speak with an engineer and learn how to improve your UVC robot performance with longer-lasting, high-tech UVC germicidal lamps.

UV HVAC Systems for Hospitals and Homes

Ultraviolet light is a powerful disinfectant, sterilizing surfaces, water and air in many environments.  The power of UVC radiation was discovered decades ago and UVC lamps are now found in many sterilization applications, providing quick, effective and cost-efficient sterilization solutions.  The ability for UV light to kill pathogens in air and water was proven scientifically early in the 20th century.  UV lamps have been used in air treatment systems in hospitals since the 1930’s to prevent the spread of diseases including tuberculosis and measles.

UVC Lamps Kill Many Viruses and Bacteria

UVC lamps replicate the powerful UV electromagnetic radiation from the sun, proven to eliminate harmful viruses, bacteria and pathogens in air and surface sterilization systems.  UVC germicidal lamps are proven to be effective against many types of viruses including influenza (flu), rhinoviruses (common cold), severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) and the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).   UV light also eliminates bacteria such as many variations of Streptococcus including Staphylococcus aureus (Staph infection).

UVC lamps, when properly installed in HVAC systems, are known to prevent the spread of airborne illnesses by destroying viruses on contact.  UV HVAC systems are also known as ultraviolet germicidal irradiation (UVGI) systems and target air contaminants like viruses, bacteria and mold spores.  UV light has the ability to penetrate the DNA of these living organisms and render them unable to replicate which leaves them harmless.

Commercial and Residential Benefits of UV Lamps in HVAC Systems 

Hospitals and many commercial and industrial applications have been using UV air sterilization systems for decades to disinfect potentially dangerous environments.  UV HVAC systems used in hospitals help to prevent the spread of airborne illnesses in patient rooms, operating rooms and common areas.  UV lamps can be installed in the main HVAC unit aimed at the coils to prevent the spread of contaminants through your heating and cooling system as well as in air ducts.  Stand alone units can be placed in patient bathrooms for further protection in areas known to spread bacteria and viruses.

UV HVAC systems are becoming more popular in residential homes as many people become aware of the benefits and the ease in which you can disinfect the air in your home.  This is very beneficial to people with compromised immune systems or underlying health conditions, especially respiratory illnesses like asthma. 

UVC Lamps for HVAC Units

Using the proper UVC germicidal lamps with proper installation is key to achieve maximum benefit.  LightSources understands UVC radiation and how to harness the most effective, germ-killing wavelength for maximum germicidal effectiveness.  We offer a wide range of UV germicidal lamps including medium output lamps, high output lamps patented amalgam technology and custom, specialty designed lamps.  LightSources is a valuable supplier of high quality lamps, bases and sockets to OEMs worldwide.

LightSources is recognized as a leader in UVC germicidal lamp solutions, with a wide range of products to meet any sterilization requirement.  We design, engineer and manufacture UV lamps with custom phosphor blends and high quality lamp components.  Contact us to learn more about our UV germicidal solutions including surface, water and air purification. 

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. 

Industrial UV Air Purification Is Good for Business

Commercial air quality is important as the air that we breathe day in and day out has a significant effect on our health. Maintaining a healthy workforce is critical for businesses to thrive, to meet production without unexpected illnesses and lost work time.  Businesses of all types including public commercial properties and manufacturing facilities should strive to provide clean indoor air free of particle and chemical pollutants.

The primary cause of the majority of colds and flues are germs, bacteria, viruses, mold, mildew and other microorganisms.  These disease causing germs enter the air from many different sources such as leftover food, mold, mildew and when someone coughs or sneezes. Regular hand washing and cleaning commercial spaces are important, healthy practices although it is impossible to provide a commercial environment completely free of germs. Antibacterial soap and germicidal cleaning products are a great way to keep your hands and surfaces clean although do nothing to ward off airborne illnesses.

Many traditional industrial air purification systems remove airborne pollutants although do not eliminate viruses, bacteria, mold, mildew and other disease causing germs. Even some of the best industrial air cleaners are powerless against these things unless they utilize UVC germicidal lamps.  Traditional air purification systems in commercial applications use a filtration method to remove particle pollutants, although these systems allow microorganisms to easily pass through.

UV Air Sanitizers Remove Germs Filtration Methods Do Not

The UV radiation emitted in UV air sanitizers is the only effective way to remove mold, mildew, viruses, bacteria and disease causing microbes. Industrial grade UV air purification systems are proven to be highly effective. UVC germicidal lamps can be installed in HVAC systems as an effective method to purify the air in large spaces.  UV HVAC systems improve air quality for a healthy workforce while meeting industrial air quality requirements.

UVC Lamps for Air Purification

UVC germicidal lamps used in air purification systems emit a specific wavelength at 254 nanometer (nm) to instantly alter the DNA of germs and harmful microorganisms. UV radiation penetrates the cells to render them unable to replicate thus eliminating any disease causing threat.  It is important to use high-quality UVC germicidal lamps to achieve maximum germicidal effectiveness and air quality.

The LightSources Group is a leading global supplier of high-quality UVC germicidal lamps used in air purification systems, as well as water and surface sterilization applications worldwide.  We offer a vast product line to meet any germicidal requirement and offer custom designed, high-tech UV germicidal solutions.

LightSources, LightTech and our valued partner companies represent the leading, high-tech lamp designers and manufacturers in the industry. Our UV lamps are found worldwide in a multitude of germicidal and sterilization applications. Contact us to learn how to improve your germicidal process with patent protected, OEM oriented UV lamp solutions.

High Quality MPUV and MPHO Lamps for Disinfection

Medium pressure ultraviolet (MPUV) germicidal lamps and medium pressure high output (MPHO) lamps provide disinfection solutions to many surface disinfection, air purification and water sterilization applications.  MPUV lamps provide many benefits to high volume water treatment processes such as in waste water treatment plants  and ships’ ballast water treatment systems.

Advantages of MPUV Disinfection Lamps

MPUV germicidal lamps produce significantly more UVC energy over low pressure ultraviolet (LPUV) lamps.  This allows for increased flow rate even in compact spaces. MPUV germicidal lamps provide another advantage by emitting polychromatic wavelengths, which means emissions of multiple wavelengths. Polychromatic UVC germicidal lamps are used in advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) which are proven to effectively reduce and remove micro-pollutants such as
insecticides, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals from wastewater.

LightSources Offers High Quality Disinfection Lamps

LightSources offers high quality UVC germicidal lamps including MUPV and MPHO lamps designed for specific applications. Our skilled engineers custom design and engineer germicidal lamps to meet your specific application needs. We offer lamps from 100 W per inch to more than 700 W per inch and varying arc lengths anywhere from 2 inches to 85 inches long. 

We understand the technology behind ultraviolet lamp design to harness the optimum UV radiation level to meet your application requirements. We offer custom lamp design, specialty phosphor blends, prototype development and full OEM support with just-in-time delivery.  Our MPUV lamps are designed with high-quality components and advanced, proprietary technologies including:

• Engineered with a molybdenum foil within a hard quartz capillary, providing a hermetic seal
• Pin electrodes in pure tungsten with an over-wind of throated tungsten
• Fused quartz with an ultra-low water content
• Ceramic or metal with suitable electrical termination to provide effective and safe electrical conductivity
• Each lamp is filled with an inert Argon gas during an exacting process which ensures accurate mercury content and fill pressure 
• Full traceability with a unique serial number from start to finish in the production and measurement process

LightSources offers one of the widest selections of germicidal lamps available, designed and engineered with high quality materials and components. We offer custom designed solutions and MPUV lamps backed by a limited warranty.  Contact us to learn how to improve your germicidal application with high-quality MPUV and MPHO germicidal lamps.

UV Light Disinfection Proven for Ballast Water Treatment

UV light harnesses the power of ultraviolet radiation and is proven to provide highly effective disinfection and sterilization of water, air and surfaces. UV germicidal lamps are used worldwide in air treatment systems and many water treatment applications. UV water treatment systems are used to treat drinking water in municipalities, aquifers, fish hatcheries, swimming pools and spas, industrial water treatment and ballast water treatment systems found in ships.

The Ballast Water Treatment Convention, BWTC, requires that an effective ballast water treatment system be utilized on board all vessels transporting freight through international waters. Contaminated ballast water is recognized as one of the greatest threats to the sustainability of the world’s oceans. When ships pick up ballast water in one port and release that water in a foreign port, invading microorganisms have been known to wreak havoc and destroy ecosystems and entire fishing industries.

Ballast Water Treatment Technologies

Various technologies used to treat ballast water include filtration, chlorination and UV treatment. Chlorination requires using chemicals which can also release harmful byproducts into the ocean.  UV ballast water treatment systems are effective without releasing harmful byproducts and are often used in conjunction with filtration methods.  UV germicidal lamps instantly eliminate harmful bacteria, viruses, protozoa and even microorganisms that chlorine will not kill.
UV ballast water treatment technology is approved by the US Coast Guard and is easy to maintain on ships, even smaller vessels with a compact footprint. 

LightSources Offers UV Germicidal Lamps

LightSources is recognized worldwide as a leading global supplier of high-tech lamps and lighting solutions. The LightSources group is committed to research and development, offering first to market patented lamp technology from skilled and experienced lighting engineers. We offer vast resources with a state-of-the-art glass factory in Europe and several partner companies committed to the same level of quality and exceptional customer service.

The LightSources Group offers vast resources, a wide selection of standard products and custom designed lamp solutions available. We provide UVC germicidal lamps which outlast and outperform comparable lamps. Contact us to learn more about our UVC germicidal solutions including UV lamps for ballast water treatment systems.

ISO Certified UV Lamp Supplier for Any Industry

UV lamp suppliers are an integral part to the supply chain of many industries worldwide, delivering high-tech lamps with quick turnaround time. UV lamp suppliers must deliver lamps with high-performance and energy efficiency as well as prototype and custom designed solutions. One lamp supplier stands out as delivering first to market, patented lamp solutions proven to outlast and outperform comparable products.

The LightSources Group consists of LightSources in the United States and LightTech in Europe, as well several partner companies who share in the same dedication to high-quality in customer satisfaction. LightSources is certified to ISO9001:2015 and is committed to research and development to offer lamps with improved performance and energy efficiency.

LightSources Offers Proven UVC Germicidal Lamps

The LightSources Group delivers high tech, proven UV and fluorescent lamps with custom designed solution to a wide range of industries.  Our skilled engineers have developed proprietary phosphor blends to emit specific wavelengths of UV radiation which meet custom UV requirements.  Our UV lamps are found in a multitude of industrial applications such as:

• • Air purification systems
    • Commercial
    • Industrial
    • Residential
  • Water treatment systems
    • Ballast water treatment
    • Municipalities
    • Aqua culture
  • Surface sterilization systems
    • Medical industry
    • Food and beverage industry

LightSources offers UVC germicidal solutions to these industrial applications and many others. Our UVC germicidal lamps can be found worldwide protecting people and the planet with eco-friendly, sterilization and purification methods. We partner with our customers to provide custom design solutions and meet specific requirements.

LightSources is a leading global supplier of fluorescent and UV lamps and is a valuable addition to any supply chain.  We are dedicated to continual improvement, customer satisfaction and on-time delivery with production proven connect solutions. Contact us to learn more about improving your UV lamp applications with the most effective and cost-efficient lamp solutions available.

Ballast Water Treatment Systems with USCG Approval

When ships and cargo vessels take on ballast water in one port and release in another, natural ecosystems and fishing industries can be destroyed. Untreated ballast water contains marine organisms that are foreign to the ecosystems in which they are released and is known as one of the greatest threats to the sustainability of the world’s oceans. The Ballast Water Treatment Convention (BWTC) is enforced by the Marine Environmental Protection Committee, MEPC, a division of the International Maritime Organization, IMO.

The BWTC requires all ships traveling through international waters to maintain an approved ballast water treatment system.  The United States Coast Guard enforces the proper treatment of ballast water and requires any ships taking on or releasing ballast water to meet USCG approval.  Ballast water treatment technologies include ultraviolet (UV) lamp systems, filtration and chlorination.

UV Ballast Water Treatment Technology

UV germicidal lamps are used in ballast water treatment systems to emit a powerful UV radiation which is a known water sterilizer.  UV lamps designed to emit UV radiation at a specific wavelength of 254 nm are proven to instantly destroy harmful viruses, bacteria and microorganisms.  When water passes through a UV lamp water sterilization system, UV light instantly alters the DNA of these living organisms and renders them inactive and unable to replicate.

UV light is used in many water sterilization applications worldwide and is proven to eliminate harmful bacteria naked to the human eye as well as some bacteria that chlorine does not kill.  UVC germicidal lamps deliver powerful UV radiation without the use of harmful chemicals or byproducts. Additional advantages of UV water treatment includes long lasting, germicidal effectiveness with little to no maintenance required. 

LightSources Is a Leading Provider of UV Germicidal Lamps

The LightSources Group is a valuable supplier of UV germicidal lamps, offering proven ballast water treatment technology. We partner with OEMs large and small to provide the right type of lamps for your system with custom designed solutions available. Our UVC lamps are proven in water sterilization applications worldwide, providing proven effectiveness in a small footprint.  Our UV germicidal lamps include:

• Low Pressure (LP) Amalgam lamps
• Medium Pressure UV (MPUV) lamps
• Ozone producing UV germicidal lamps

The LightSources Group is recognized as a leading global supplier of high-tech UV lamps and lighting solutions with vast resources, decades of experience and knowledgeable lighting engineers.  LightSources is certified to ISO9001:2015, maintains a strict quality policy and is dedicated to continual improvement through first to market, patented lighting solutions. Contact us to learn more about our UVC germicidal lamps and lighting solutions.

UVC Lamps for Ballast Water Treatment Systems

UVC germicidal lamps are proven effective in many water sterilization applications including ballast water treatment systems.  The Ballast Water Treatment Convention is enforced by the Marine Environment Protection Committee and requires all ships to maintain an approved ballast water treatment method. Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is an effective method of water sterilization approved by the US Coast Guard.

UV water treatment systems provide many benefits over other methods such as chemical use and filtration.  With a UVC water sterilization system, there is no requirement to purchase or store chemicals which continually costs money, takes up space and may leave harmful by products in the ocean or freshwater source.  UVC lamps can be specially designed to operate in confined spaces to provide an effective, approved water treatment method on smaller vessels.

LightSources Offers UVC Lamps for Water Sterilization

The LightSources Group is known for providing high-performance, high-quality UV lamps and lighting solutions. Our UVC germicidal lamps are used in water, surface and air sterilization systems worldwide. We design, engineer and manufacture UVC lamps proven to outlast and outperform comparable lamps. We offer OEM oriented solutions with custom-designed products, vast resources and exceptional customer support.

Our UV lamps for ballast water treatment systems are proven to eliminate harmful microorganisms, bacteria and aquatic viruses naked to the human eye. UV water treatment systems kill viruses and bacteria that chlorine doesn’t and prevents the spread and infestation of harmful invading aquatic species.

Our UVC lamps for sterilization systems include low pressure Amalgam lamps designed with proprietary technology to deliver 30% - 35% improved efficiency over comparable lamps.  Our medium pressure UV lamps deliver powerful germicidal effectiveness with an even smaller footprint.

LightSources in the United States and LightTech in Europe are recognized as the leading high-tech lamp designers offering cutting-edge, innovative solutions. Our skilled engineers provide custom and prototype products designed to your specifications for any UV lamp application. Contact us to speak with an engineer about our UVC germicidal lamps for water sterilization including ballast water treatment systems.

Knowledge is Power – See our Education Tab for Valuable Information

LightSources and all of our affiliates; LightTech, LCD Lighting, Voltarc and Cerlux, are committed to providing exceptional customer service not only with our products, but with a valuable intangible asset – knowledge.  You will find an EDUCATION tab on each section of lamp styles, for additional comprehensive information related to that specific type of light.

Within this section, you will find downloadable .pdf documents on a variety of topics including: handling of broken lamps, material safety data sheets on all of our components, education on germicidal lamps including drawings, leaflets and current marketing material, a helpful form for designing your own custom lighting solution, and much more.

You will also find a General FAQ section, for answers to questions such as:

Are UVC Rays harmful to humans?

How does UVC work as a germicide?

What are the characteristics of soft glass?

…And many additional frequently asked questions.

The Glossary of Terms can explain such terms as Nanometer, Wavelength, and Spectral Output.  A description of the various nomenclature used are also explained, so when you see PHHA, you’ll know that it means Preheat Amalgam Horizontal High Output, and you can quickly check our nomenclature section for an explanation of that and any other terminology you would like further explanation on.

Additional information is also available for all of our partner companies, including their website, contact information, and industry-specific organizations.  The LightSources group strives not only to provide you with state-of-the-art customizable lighting solutions, but also to educate and share our vast conglomerate of knowledge and resources.

If you have any questions regarding a lighting solution, please visit our Education section, or feel free to pick up the phone and call one of our experts first hand.  As world leaders in providing superior lighting solutions, we aim to please and providing exemplary customer service above all else, is our number one goal.

LightSources and our affiliated companies represent the leading high-tech designers and manufacturers in the lamp industry today.  Our team consists of the most highly skilled professionals that specialize in a range of innovative solutions.  Please contact us to learn more about our broad range of standard and custom lighting solutions.

Trust the Experts for the Finest Specialty Fluorescent Lighting

At LCD Lighting, we mean it when we say we design, engineer and manufacture both standard and custom specialty fluorescent lighting solutions for virtually any type of OEM lighting application.  We are proud to be the world market leaders and have sold thousands and thousands of our high-quality T-2, T-4, T-5, T8, and T-12 fluorescent lamps. 

We specialize in avionic display backlighting and our portfolio includes cold and hot cathode fluorescent lamps, CCFL Sub-minis, HCFL-aperture and reflectors, aquarium lighting, compact fluorescent and more.  In addition we provide innovative and proprietary solutions to ensure our customers receive the most cost-effective products at the best value.

One of the ways we provide our clients valuable solutions is with our Long Life Technology.  This high-tech advancement is a result of LCDL’s on-going commitment to R & D and is available on our T8 and T12 lamps.  The technology fully encloses the filament assembly with a shield, called Cup-Cathode Technology to provide longer life and greater efficiency by preventing filament emission coating sputter that leads to lumen depreciation.  For example, our Long Life T8 lamps provide a life expectancy of up to six times greater than a standard T12 HO lamp. In addition one of our Long Life T12 lamps offers a five times greater efficiency from a standard T12 when used with electronic warm-start ballast.

Another value-added service LCD Lighting offers is our lamp sub-assemblies (LSA).  When we produce fully assembled LSA units according to your drawings and specifications, you receive ready-to-go equipment, saving valuable time and money.  In addition we offer high-quality KULKA lampholders & wiring devices. 

We also offer custom colors as well as a large selection of standard colors, and provide ultraviolet and infrared phosphors.  Furthermore, we will blend colors to produce the precise hue you need.  Please refer to our website to learn more.

LightSources and our affiliated companies represent the leading high-tech designers and manufacturers in the lamp industry today.  Our products are used world-wide in a multitude of applications and industries such as our UV air treatment systems that offer patent-protected, OEM-oriented solutions.  Please contact us to learn more about our extensive selection of specialty fluorescent lamps.

What is the Most Energy Efficient Light Bulb?

At the LightSources group, we recognize that it is important to produce our energy-efficient lamps in the most environmentally-friendly way.  To meet that goal, we continue to develop environmentally-friendly technologies as well as implement green business practices.   We also provide on-going training for employees regarding the latest environmental issues and proper practices within our industry. 

While we strive to lessen our carbon footprint and incorporate sustainable methods into our day-to-day operations, we thought it is important to discuss lighting options for our own homes.  Any visit to a do-it-yourself big box store, indicates the selection of energy-efficient light bulbs intended for home use is getting bigger and more complicated. 

The U.S. Department of Energy website offers insight into how to light your home with the same amount of light but less expensively.  Data shows 5% of the average U.S. household’s energy budget goes to lighting  and that one of the easiest way to reduce your energy bills are to use energy-efficient light bulbs.    

Although no longer being manufactured, traditional incandescent bulbs used a lot of energy to produce light and 90% of the energy was given off as heat.  However when we look at today’s shelves and shelves of bulbs filled with an assortment of halogen incandescent, compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) and light emitting diodes (LEDs), it can be confusing on what to buy. 

While halogen incandescent lamps meet the federal regulations, there are now better options available.  The Dept. of Energy states compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) are simply curly versions of the long tube fluorescent lights we are all familiar with.  Although they are more expensive than traditional incandescent bulbs, CFLs typically pay for themselves in less than nine months.  An ENERGY STAR rated CFL “uses about one-fourth the energy and lasts ten times longer than a comparable traditional incandescent bulb that puts out the same amount of light.”   

Light emitting diodes (LEDs) represent the fastest developing light technologies. ENERGY STAR LEDs are rated as using only “20%–25% of the energy and last up to 25 times longer than the traditional incandescent bulbs they replace.”  They also use less energy and last 8 to 25 times longer than halogen incandescent bulbs. 

LightSources and our affiliated companies represent the leading high-tech designers and manufacturers in the lamp industry today.  Our products are used world-wide in a multitude of applications and industries such as our UV air treatment systems that offer patent-protected, OEM-oriented solutions.  Regardless of whether you are a small or large company, or an entrepreneur with a new product idea; trust us with your specialty lighting needs. 

Source: energy.gov/energysaver/lighting-choices-save-you-money

UVA-1 and SDI Lamps - Solutions for OEMs

The LightSources group excels at providing a wide range of lighting solutions for OEMs across the globe.  As an integral part of our group, LCD Lighting, Inc. (LCDL) offers standard and custom-designed specialty fluorescent lamps for virtually every type of lighting application.  We are world leaders in our industry and have a portfolio that includes CCFL Sub-minis and HCFL-aperture and reflectors, aquarium lighting and compact fluorescent as well as our exceptional UV curing solutions. 

In order to meet the needs of all of our customers’ specialty applications, LCDL’s UVA and UVA-1 lamps are available in a large variety of lengths, wattage and diameters.  We also design and manufacture an excellent selection of quality standard, HO and VHO outputs as well as reflector models. 

LCDL’s UV curing lamps use UVA light, which is commonly called “black light”, BL, BLC, BL9, TL/09 and BL350.  Their wavelength range is between 315nm to 400nm and they peak at 350nm.  Our UVA-1 lamps are known as BLC, BL9, TL/10, and BL367 and emit UVA light in wavelengths between 350 to 400nm with a peak of 367 to 369nm.  These lamps offer a high-tech solution for applications such as screen printing and flexograph, platemaking, medical and biomedical, and polymerization applications. 

For applications such as silk screening, photobiology/aquariums, platinum printing, diazo polymerization, chemical processing and mineral detection, we offer a selection of actinic Super Diazo (SDI) lamps.  These lamps also come in a range of lengths, wattage, and diameters to fit most applications.  LCDL’s premium SDI lamps are known as TL/03 and will emit radiation over the light spectrum between 370nm to 475nm and peak at 420nm. 

Please check out our website for a link to more information on “Common Black Light & BLC Lamp Configurations” as well as “Common Super Diazo (SDI) Lamp Configurations.”  Furthermore, our experienced team is ready to answers all of your questions. 

LightSources and its affiliated companies – LCD Lighting, Voltarc, LightTech, and Cerlux represent the leading high-tech designers and manufacturers in the lamp industry today. Our standard lamps and components as well as customized products offer high-quality solutions to meet our partner’s unique needs.  We invite you to contact us to learn more about our wide selection of lamps.

High-tech Backlighting Solutions

LightSources’ affiliate, LCD Lighting (LCDL) is the leader in designing, engineering and manufacturing customized backlighting for LCD and AMLCD displays.  Our miniature lamps are used in military and civilian aircrafts, shipboards, and vehicles as well as in vetronics, and computers.  We are especially proud of the fact that our avionic display backlighting is used in the U.S. Space Program and the defense of our country.

The miniature lamps used in avionic displays and cabin backlighting generally require a multiple bend lamp configuration.  These specialty lamps are used in backlight liquid crystal displays (LCD), indirect cabin lighting, passenger and crew reading lights, galley and lavatory lighting, entry lighting, cockpit applications, cargo areas, wing inspection lights, exterior emergency lighting, landing lights and many other locations.  Furthermore, we are the long-standing partner and the sole manufacturer of miniature AMLCD backlight lamps used in the cockpit of the Boeing 777 passenger jet.   

LCDL also designs and manufactures active matrix liquid crystal displays (AMLCD) used in military vehicles.  Our innovative technology combines lightweight, efficient power use with an extremely reliable performance.  AMLCDs are used in flat panel displays, display equipment and prototype equipment.

As a customer of LCDL, you will benefit from our state-of-the-art AMLCD backlight technology that offers customized: optical light sources and filters/diffusers, mechanical reflective plates, tray or housing, and the best environment for thermal management, shock and vibration control.  Also our lamp engineering and backlight design provides the optimal electrical power supply and system interfacing.  Our capabilities include hot-cathode fluorescent lamps (HCFL) from 6.0mm to 20mm diameters and cold-cathode fluorescent lamps (CCFL) from 2.0mm to 20mm diameters.  You will find everything from straight, bent, serpentines or circles to interlocking lamp pairs, all with our precision glass bending and craftsmanship.  

LightSources and  our affiliated companies, Voltarc and LCD Lighting along with strategic partners, LightTech and Cerlux, offer outstanding service and exceptional products.   Our standard lamps and components as well as customized products offer high-quality solutions to meet our partner’s unique needs.  Please contact us for more information.