UV Lamps Used in Various Industries

UV technology is a process used in various applications.  Ultraviolet light has several qualities at various wavelengths, and many industries are harnessing the power of UV lamps creating better products with cost effective methods.  

UV Curing Used in Automaker’s Processes

Automotive manufacturers realize the benefit of using UV curing to treat polymers such as varnishes, inks and specialty resins.  When treating their products, various automotive parts, a photochemical process occurs that creates tougher, more stain resistant parts with a hardened or glossy finish.

Using UV lamps provides automakers with an advantage of curing many parts at one time.  Parts can be moving from one area to another on a conveyor while simply curing their product before the next process.   This is a seamless and very low labor intensive process, thus saving money. 

UV Curing Lamps Used in Printing Processes

UV light can instantly dry and harden inks on various paper products including corrugated materials, providing a smooth glossy surface.  This method of curing printing products provided added benefits over heat induced infrared drying by instantly drying inks which prevents them from shrinking, or having an uneven finish.

UV Lamps for Sterilization of Medication Equipment

UV radiation provides effective germicidal treatment of medical equipment including syringes, dialysis machines and equipment, test strips, hearing aids and many other products, devices and surfaces.

UV Treatment of Air and Water

UV air purification systems are used in several settings, especially those requiring a clean and sterile environment such as hospitals.  UV lamps are effective at removing harmful contaminants from the air, reducing the chance of transmitting airborne illnesses and making it easier for some people to breathe. 

UV lamps are used in water treatment systems as a very effective and safe method of removing harmful bacteria, viruses and microorganisms.  UV radiation provides safe drinking water in public areas, and is used in the shipping industry world-wide for eradicating harmful seawater organisms in ship ballast water.

These are just a few examples of the various industries that are utilizing the benefits of UV light in their products and process applications.  Contact the experts at LightSources today for more information.

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