High Pressure UV Curing Lamp Experts

Ultraviolet (UV) radiation causes many useful chemical reactions, with purposes far beyond giving a suntan.  UV light, emitted within a specific range of wavelength, can cure and instantly dry inks, glues, adhesives and various coatings providing a smooth and hardened finish.  The proper UV lamps must be used, manufactured with experience and knowledge of the various functions provided by the different wavelengths of UV emissions. 

UV curing can be used for curing surfaces in several industrial and manufacturing processes.  High pressure lamps, also referred to as Metal Halide lamps, are used in many industries such as automotive, aerospace, advertising, medical, food and beverage, cosmetics, and many others, for curing various surfaces quickly and effectively.

UVA / UVB / UVC – Various UV Wavelengths are Used for Specific Purposes

UV radiation is emitted at different wavelengths, measured in nanometers, which means a billionth of a meter, and is the common measurement for wavelengths of electromagnetic radiation.   Visible light is within the range of 400 to 700 nanometers.

Ultraviolet light can be broken into three different categories, UVA, UVB and UVC, ranging between 200 to 400 nm.  UVA light has a wavelength with ranges between 315 - 400 nm, while UVB falls into the mid-range of 280 – 315 nm and causes most sunburn, and UVC makes up the shorter wavelengths ranging from 200 – 280 nm.

UVB and UVC light are most commonly used for sterilization and purification purposes in medical and environmental applications, with variations available in low pressure (LP) amalgam lamps, medium pressure (MPUV), and high pressure output lamps.

LightSources is the Expert on High Pressure UV Lamps

High pressure UV curing lamps emit shorter wavelengths peaking at 254nm, and raging all the way to 365nm.  The typical high pressure lamp emits radiation within this range, although the shorter waves at 254nm are ideal for germicidal functions, including water, air and surface sterilization.

High pressure UV lamps can also be used in higher wavelengths ranging from 385nm to 417nm, and are used in reprographics, providing superior print quality for long lasting durable results.   The engineers at LightSources are not limited to the typical manufacturing standards; we can alter the spectral output with additive compounds, harnessing additional peaks of UV radiation.  We are experienced at using gallium-iodide at 400 – 450nm, and iron-iodide for desired ranges between 350 – 400nm.   Other variations of additives are available upon request, depending on your application and desired results.

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.