Proven Proprietary UVC Germicidal Technology

Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is emitted in various wavelengths, including UVA, UVB and UVC, with emissions in the UVC range providing highly effective germicidal properties. UVC germicidal lamps effectively eliminate threats from bacteria, viruses, fungi, mold spores and many other microorganisms by penetrating the DNA of the cells and rendering them useless and unable to replicate. The effect is instant and safe with no harmful byproducts or contaminants such as using chemical disinfection methods. 

Ozone producing germicidal lamps emit wavelengths in the range of 185 nm and are used to eliminate foul odor and airborne contaminants. Ozone germicidal lamps are effective in surface, water and air sterilization and are used in commercial, industrial and residential environments. It is always best to check with an ultraviolet radiation specialist and experienced UV lamp manufacturer to be sure that your lamps meet the specifications required for your germicidal process.

LightSources Offers Proprietary and Custom Germicidal Solutions

The LightSources Group provides germicidal solutions with a wide selection of UVC germicidal lamps, proprietary technology and custom designed solutions. We deliver first to market UV lamps which deliver improved performance and energy efficiency over comparable lamps. Our skilled lamp and lighting engineers have developed several patented products with proven proprietary technology for maximum germicidal effectiveness.

The LightSources Group provides innovative germicidal solutions with proprietary technology including:

Shatter ProTech - this proprietary technology provides safety and eliminates the risk of mercury contamination with a shatter resistant shield. The Shatter ProTech is resistant to heat and acid and provides cost efficiency over quartz sleeves.  Shatter ProTech proprietary technology protects workers from glass injuries, damaged product and damage to equipment.

LongLife+™ - this specialty proprietary coating significantly increases germicidal lamp life by up to 16,000 hours.  This proprietary technology is compliant with TCLP standard lamps, utilizes low mercury technology and is environmentally friendly.

LightSources offers these proprietary lighting technologies and others to support OEMs large and small around the world. Our skilled technical team provides custom designed samples, prototypes, beta site testing and controlled production. We follow a strict quality policy as part of our ISO2001:2015 registration and are committed to continual improvement, research and development.

LightSources offers a wide selection of lamps designed and engineered with high quality components and patent protected, proprietary technology. Our products can be found in a multitude of applications and industries worldwide.  Contact us to speak with an engineer and learn more about our germicidal solutions and proprietary UV technology. 

Instantly Cure Polymers with UV Curing Technology

UV curing systems are used in a multitude of applications enhancing the processes of OEMs and manufactures worldwide. UV technology provides several advantages over other treatment methods to cure polymers such as air drying or chemical use.  UV radiation causes an instant photochemical reaction to cure a variety of polymers such as epoxies, polyurethane, silicone glue and various outer coatings and varnishes. 

This photochemical reaction instantly dries and hardens the polymer which provides many advantages such as improved strength resulting in a higher quality product, and quicker cycle times in manufacturing applications. 

Benefits of UV Curing

When the polymer is exposed to the UV wavelengths, the reaction is instant which creates a smooth and glossy finish, depending on the polymer.  This instant reaction creates an improved product as the UV technology instantly dries the polymer eliminating an uneven surface due to evaporation, which is a problem with air drying products.  Instant drying also alleviates the chance of contamination from dust and debris.

UV technology improves the product quality, along with profitability by improving cycle times. When parts and be cured instantly under the proper type of UV light, they can be treated during automatic processes such as in movement on a conveyor or in an automated UV curing system. This quick reaction from UV lamps greatly improves efficiencies as no manual labor is required to treat products. 

UV radiation is also safe for employees, eliminating the need for purchasing, storing or disposing of chemicals.  These advantages result in a consistently high quality, efficient process which adds to productive and profitable process, in addition to providing a safe work environment for employees.

LightSources Offers UV Lamps for UV Curing Systems

LightSources provides a wide selection of UV lamps used in UV curing systems for a multitude of processes.  LightSources and our valued European partner, LightTech, offer the leading high-tech lamp solutions available today with vast global resources and a commitment to developing high quality lamp products. We offer skilled lighting and design engineers with in-depth knowledge of all aspects of UV and fluorescent lamp technology.

LightSources and LightTech provide UV lamp and lighting solutions including UVC germicidal lamps used around the world in a wide range of applications.  We provide patented products developed in our modern glass factory, offering vast resources for quality product and timely delivery.  Contact us today to learn more about our UV lamp and lighting solutions.

Improve Adhesion with UV Curing

Ultraviolet (UV) radiation causes a photochemical reaction to occur when exposed to certain polymers such as epoxies, polyurethane and silicone glue, which instantly dries and cures the polymer. This photochemical reaction occurs quickly, in a matter of seconds upon exposure to the specialty UV lamps. 

Benefits of UV Curing

There are many benefits provided with UV curing when compared to other methods such as air drying and application of chemical solutions. UV curing offers the fastest cure time over these other methods, improving cycle times and product throughput.  Companies that utilize UV curing in their process experience an increase in productivity and profitability.   

UV radiation also improves the quality of products with a stronger, more durable bond. With instant curing, there is no time for evaporation which occurs with air drying leaving an uneven and often contaminated surface. UV lamps drastically improve product quality while increasing productivity. 

With UV lamps for curing, there is no need to purchase and store harmful chemicals, offering a safer work environment for employees.  UV curing lamps provide many cost-saving benefits with very low maintenance.   

LightSources Offers UV Curing Lamps with High-Performance at a Low Cost

The LightSources Group is a leading global supplier of specialty fluorescent and UV lamps used in a multitude of applications around the globe. Our vast resources include a sprawling modern glass factory in Europe where we conduct continual research and development to provide innovative lighting solutions. We offer patented products developed with proprietary technology from our highly skilled lighting engineers, focused on providing energy savings coupled with long-lasting high performance.

With our vast resources we are able to provide high-performing lamps, with quick turnaround at the lowest available cost.  We are a valuable addition to any supply chain, supporting industrial processes such as graphic design, screen printing, and improving product quality of critical components utilized in the automotive and aerospace industries. 

The LightSources Group consists of the industry’s most advanced lighting engineers, recognized as leaders among high-tech lamp designers and manufacturers.  We provide a wide range of solutions utilizing UV technology, including UV lamps for curing and germicidal applications. Contact us today to speak with a knowledgeable engineer and to learn more about our effective and cost-efficient UV lamps for curing. 

UV Curing Instantly Cures and Strengthens Polymers

Ultraviolet (UV) technology is used across a multitude of commercial and industrial applications to instantly cure polymers in seconds.  UV radiation causes a photochemical reaction on polymers such as polyurethane, epoxies, and silicone glue by instantly curing, drying, sealing or bonding within seconds of exposure to UV light.

UV curing has several advantages over other treatment methods such as chemicals or air drying. Due to the speed in which ultraviolet light cures polymers, there is no time for the evaporation of inks and coatings. UV curing provides a more consistent process resulting in a higher quality product over drying methods.  UV methods for curing polymers offers many advantages over the use of chemical drying agents as well. UV curing quickly seals polymers without the use of harmful chemicals, providing a safer workplace for employees and eliminating the need to store or dispose of chemicals.

UV curing provides a consistent process, resulting in enhanced product strength and durability for higher quality product, without contamination from particles in the air or the use of chemicals.

LightSources Provides Ultraviolet Lamps for UV Curing Systems

LightSources and our European partner, LightTech, are leading global suppliers of UV lamps used in a multitude of industrial, commercial and government applications. We offer decades of experience with skilled design engineers knowledgeable in all aspects of ultraviolet radiation technology. Our lamps are used across a multitude of industries for UV curing processes including automotive, aerospace, graphic design, screen printing and many others.

We partner with OEMs to understand your specific requirements to provide the right type of UV lamp that will get you optimum performance. Ultraviolet light is measured in wavelengths known as nanometers, nm, which provide various functions when emitted at different levels. Ultraviolet light can be broken down into UVA, UVB and UVC, each with specific properties to enhance various processes.

LightSources has the expertise to provide the perfect lamp to generate the outcome that you desire no matter the scope of your project. Our lamps are used in UV curing systems around the world to improve the quality and productivity in many industrial processes. We also provide UVC germicidal lamps to a wide range of applications worldwide, enhancing the safety and well-being of people everywhere with air, water and surface sterilization.

LightSources and our valued partner companies are the leading global high-tech lamp designers, providing the most advanced warehouse and lighting solutions available today. We have decades of expertise and in-depth knowledge of the technology behind UV radiation to provide the optimum lamp style for your process. Contact us today to speak with a knowledgeable engineer about the UV curing solution that meets your specifications.

UV Curing Solutions with High Pressure UV Lamps

Ultraviolet light is a powerful energy source used in many applications for personal, commercial and industrial purposes.  When UV light is emitted at a specific wavelength, measured in nanometers, it produces various responses.  With UV curing lamps, the energy from UV energy instantly dries, hardens and bonds various polymers to create a product that is strengthened and durable.  UV curing is also used to create a smooth finish with vibrant colors, instantly drying inks, varnishes, glazes and lacquers.   

High-pressure lamps, or metal halide lamps, are used to cure and strengthen polymers in many industries such as aerospace, automotive, food and beverage, advertising, medical and many more. Several industrial processes benefit from UV curing technology to improve their product quality and durability. 

LightSources Produces Long Lasting High-Pressure UV Lamps

High Pressure UV Lamps, (HPUV), are used in curing applications at shorter wavelengths which peak at 254nm and range to 365nm.   At 254nm, UVC light is extremely effective in germ killing and sterilizing applications, with curing processes effective anywhere in between.  HPUV lamps are also utilized in reprographics applications producing high quality printed products with vibrant colors and durable inks. 

LightSources employs highly skilled lighting engineers with vast knowledge of the UV spectrum and the technology that goes into each application.  We are not limited to specific lamps or manufacturing standards.  We excel at custom designed solutions by altering the spectral output with proprietary blends of phosphors and additives. LightSources can alter the output with gallium-iodide additives and iron-iodide to produce the perfect lamp for your process which will generate the optimum wavelength for your purpose. 

LightSources and our partner companies represent the leading high-tech designers and manufacturers in the lamp industry today.  Our products are used around the world in a multitude of applications and industries such as our UV polymer curing lamps that offer patent-protected, OEM-oriented solutions.  Contact us today to learn more about our large selection of specialty custom and standard lamps.

UV Ink Curing Benefits Many Industries

Ultraviolet light is powerful energy that is used in many commercial and industrial applications, with UV ink curing providing many benefits to several processes.  UV light causes a photochemical reaction when exposed at the proper wavelength, or nanometer.  At the right nanometer (nm), UV light causes the instant drying and curing of inks, coatings and adhesives.  This is used to cure ink onto various substrates including paper, plastic, wood and metal.  

UV lamps emitting ultraviolet radiation at the 367 nm to 400 nm range are highly effective at curing specialty inks, varnishes, glazes, adhesives and various coatings.  UV ink curing systems provide an effective curing process to many industrial applications, including: 

• Quick and effective curing of coatings such as glazes, lacquers, varnishes and inks
• Packaging – UV ink curing is used to quickly print onto various packaging material, including corrugated and plastic products
• Marketing – several printing processes use UV ink curing to quickly dry inks on a variety of marketing material.  UV ink curing dries fast without evaporation, creating high quality and vibrant ink colors to raise brand awareness
• Automotive – UV ink curing is effective at instantly drying a wide variety of interior and exterior automotive parts and components
• Consumer Electronics – UV ink curing is used for drying which improves adhesion in many electronics and components such as circuit boards, exterior and interior parts
• Aerospace –  UV curing provides fast and effective curing of coatings and adhesives to create durable components
• Adhesive Bonding – UV light is used in several industrial applications to improve adhesion and create unbreakable bonding
• Medical – UV energy is also used to sterilize and disinfect medical components

LightSources’ offers UV lamps in low pressure, medium pressure or high-pressure UV radiation, for use in a wide array of processes.  Our expert engineers will custom design a lighting solution to provide you with the proper UV lamps for your application.

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 curing lamps that offer patent-protected, OEM-oriented solutions.  Please contact us to learn more about our wide selection of specialty custom and standard lamps.

UV Curing Now Possible with Low Pressure Lamp Technology

Ultraviolet (UV) lamps are used worldwide in various applications to cure, bond or instantly dry various materials including inks, resins and adhesives.  When UV waves come into contact with specialty polymers, it causes a photochemical reaction, altering the molecular structure of the polymer.  High-pressure UV lamps have been used for decades to create this chemical reaction, producing the UVA wavelength as the ideal catalyst for the curing function.  In recent years, however, new technology utilizing low-pressure UV lamps with a wavelength of 254 nanometer (nm), has been highly effective in curing various materials. 

Low-pressure lamps operate with less energy output required, providing energy savings over heat-based curing system.  UV curing also produces a higher quality product over heat based curing or drying, as the molecular change occurs instantly, in a matter of seconds, preventing evaporation or dust particles to contaminate your product surface.  UV curing systems also produce no hazardous byproducts, and pose no risk of chemical interaction with your employees or other materials. 

UV lamps purchased from an experienced Ultraviolet and lighting expert gives you assurances that your lamps are manufactured with the proper wavelength output for your application, and that they will provide a long lasting useful life which saves a considerable amount of money over purchasing and storing chemicals or other drying agents.

Low pressure UV lamps are ideal for applications that require dimming, as compared to medium and high-pressure lamps.  Low pressure mercury lamps along with amalgam lamps are increasingly used for UV curing applications and the effective drying of adhesives that have a cationic base. 

LightSources Provides Proprietary UV Curing Technology

With UV lamps purchased from the LightSources Group, you can be confident in the quality output of your UV curing system, and enjoy maximum useful life saving you money with minimal maintenance and replacement costs.  LightSources is a global leader in UV research and development, producing several patented products and proprietary technologies.  Our use of amalgam lamps for UV curing is expanding with our proprietary pellet amalgam technology. 

Low-pressure UV lamps typically produce 150 watts of output, as any more would overheat the lamp causing UV output to decrease.  Amalgam lamps can produce 300 to 1000 watts output, with one-third of that usable as UVC energy.  Amalgam lamps provide options when a smaller footprint is required or gives options to downsize systems without jeopardizing UV curing effectiveness. 

Benefits of Pellet Amalgam Technology by LightSources

LightSources proprietary pellet amalgam technology provides several benefits over other methods including a higher UVC intensity even at 60% or 80% dimming, allowing for increased output while reducing expenses.

Versatility in mounting options are another benefit as our pellet amalgam technology is available to mount either horizontal, vertical or diagonal providing options when operating in low profile environment without losing UV effectiveness. 

The LightSources Group is recognized for innovation and pioneering new lamp technologies.  We are a global supplier to OEMs around the world, supplying high-tech operations on six continents.  We have what it takes to solve your UV problem with fast, efficient and high-quality lamp products for any application.  Contact us today to speak with a knowledgeable engineer to learn more about our UV curing solutions and our amalgam technology.

Unbreakable Polymer Bond with UV Curing

UV glue curing is becoming a popular method for many commercial and industrial processes requiring a permanent unbreakable bond in their application.   Often referred to as liquid glue, when sealed with the powerful effects of ultraviolet (UV) radiation, it is more often a polymer rather than glue that provides a strengthened bond.   Often times polyurethane, epoxy or other polymer is used and will dry clear when exposed to UV light.  

These specialty polymers harden within seconds of exposure to UV radiation, typically within three seconds although some processes may require additional exposure for maximum adhesion.  Regardless of the time in seconds, this process is considerably less time consuming than applying a chemical coating or other drying methods.  

Chemical treatment of manufactured parts requires the purchase of toxic chemicals and ventilation areas for employees applying these volatile compounds.  Bonding with drying takes more time than with UV curing and can also leave inconsistencies in your finished product due to evaporation. 

UV Glue Curing Provides Fast and Consistent Bonding

UV glue curing is fast and effective, providing instant hardening with no evaporation or chemical exposure.  Ultraviolet radiation provides effective solutions for large volume production with consistently accurate results.

Curing polymers with UV light provides quick cure rates and allows for specific, targeted applications whether applied to glue or any other various polymers.  The most effective wavelength of UV radiation occurs between 240nm – 270nm, or 350nm to 380nm.  

With LightSources’ decades of experience in the manufacturing of UV curing lamps, let our expertise and knowledge make it easy for you to find the best lamp for your application.

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 polymer curing lamps that offer patent-protected, OEM-oriented solutions.  Please contact us to learn more about our large selection of specialty custom and standard lamps.

UV Drying Lamps are Fast and Cost Effective

OEM’s around the globe are harnessing the power of UV drying lamps, and are realizing an improvement in process with quality and cycle time, in addition to valuable cost savings with improved efficiency.  There are many industries using UV drying lamps in various industrial production processes worldwide.  

UV drying lamps are effective with a very quick drying time when compared to heat drying systems, for curing polymers, inks, varnishes and coatings.  Because UV lamps have such a quick drying time, they produce a more consistent hardened finish with much less shrinkage over heat systems. 

This results in a higher level of quality for your products, providing countless benefits with satisfied customers, improved sales and increased customers. 

In addition to an improved quality standard, UV drying lamps also provide a significant cost savings over heat or chemical drying methods.  The quick cycle time means more efficient production and higher capacity levels.   Less maintenance, less replacement costs, and a faster cycle time all equate to higher profits for you. 

UV Drying Lamps Aid Automotive Industry

Many industrial processes are realizing the benefits of harnessing UV power for quick and effective curing of their parts.  The automotive industry sees a quick return on investment when using UV drying lamps to quickly dry outer coatings of polymers or inks, varnishes, and lacquers on either exterior or interior parts.  

Faster Cycle Times

UV curing is a huge timesaver, as several parts can be cured at once, speeding up assembly lines.  With a quick drying time of seconds, they can be touched, handled and packaged in a faster amount of time. Faster cycle times equal more profitable production runs. 

Strengthened Parts

This hardened surface not only dries quickly, it is also stronger and more resistant to breaking, warping or chipping.   This is important for parts in critical applications such as braking or air-bag systems. 

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.

UV Curing Creates Unbreakable Bond

Ultraviolet light used as a curing agent with a polymer creates a bond stronger than any type of typical super glue you may be used to.  This particular polymer that reacts with UV light is usually silicon glue, or another polymer such as polyurethane or an epoxy, that will ‘cure’ or dry clear only when exposed to UV light.   The photochemical reaction happens quickly, usually drying within only three seconds.   

There are many advantages of UV glue curing over other methods; the quick cure time is one clear advantage, along with the superior bonding over other methods.  UV curing of polymers creates an often unbreakable bond, stronger and superior over other methods such as air drying or use of chemicals.   

Drying of glues, adhesives or polymers always incorporates evaporation which can be an inconsistent process leaving inconsistent products.  The speed at which UV light provides a dry, sealed bond eliminates evaporation leaving a consistently cured, and quality improved product.  Use of chemicals can also create an inconsistent process and product, while potentially exposing employees to harmful contaminants. 

Curing glue or bonding agents with UV light provides a consistent process resulting in a consistently superior product, with an instantly hardened surface created with no exposure to harmful contaminants.  

Benefits of UV Glue Curing

UV glue curing is a powerful photochemical reaction, providing several benefits over other methods.  The fact that the polymer will not harden until exposed to UV light is a huge advantage, allowing for targeted areas to experience the unbreakable bond, while not contaminating unwanted areas with glue. 

A second layer may be applied, and quickly harden, to supply a stronger bond that can be sanded down, painted or stained.  This versatile process is used in several manufacturing applications, including automotive, aerospace, graphic design and printing, and various other manufacturing processes. 

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.

UV Adhesive Curing Used in Many Industrial Processes

Ultraviolet light has several benefits in manufacturing processes as a catalyst for polymer and adhesive curing.  UV radiation is used in various effective wavelengths between 10 and 400 nanometers, producing UVA, UVB, or UVC radiation.  UV radiation is useful by causing a reaction in polymers to alter the structure causing an instant hardened and strengthen surface, instantly drying ink and varnishes and bonding glues and fillers.

This is useful in several product manufacturing processes and assemblies of items where strength and durability are critical such as military, defense and avionics, to name just a few.  If you are searching for a better solution for your critical assembled product, consider UV adhesive curing for a tight seal, with long-lasting durability.

Some examples of processes that benefit from UV adhesive curing are as follows:

·         Aerospace

o   UV radiation supplies clear optical clarity combined with strength and durability in extreme temperature conditions

·         Government and Military

o   Critical components require long lasting strength and durability with dependability in extreme conditions

·         Medical and Dental Devices

o   UV radiation sterilizes medical devices and components such as syringes

·         Electronics

o   Protective films and fillers used in various electrical components

o   Can permanently bond and seal glue and fillers with glass, plastic or metal products.

·         Fiber Optics

o   UV radiation provides an air-tight seal protecting fiber optic cables with glass tubing

o   Tight seals promotes maximum LED or LCD lighting

·         Ink-Jet Printing

o   UV curing instantly dries inks in various printing processes drying inks on paper, cardstock and other materials

·         Labeling on Products

o   Enhances company logos with vibrant finishes on various products.

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 polymer curing lamps that offer patent-protected, OEM-oriented solutions.  We invite you to contact us to learn more about our wide selection of lamps.