UVC Robots Enter the Battle Against COVID

COVID-19 and its variants have been ravaging the globe for more than a year now, and hopefully the war is winding to its conclusion, with increased vaccinations and increasingly knowledgeable diligence by citizens to help curb the spread of infection.

There is another significant weapon in the fight against COVID: UVC germicidal lamp robots. Several scientific studies have confirmed UVC light’s effectiveness in killing the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19, and businesses, particularly hospitals, are increasingly deploying robots to aid in sterilization of air and surfaces. Many hospitals across the United States are using UV light robots as an added layer of protection against the spread of the pernicious virus. 

Human resources and personal protective equipment are sometimes pressed to exhaustion during surges in COVID-19 cases. That is when UV robots can provide valuable resources with additional sterilization.  UVC robots can be programmed to enter a hospital room after the manual cleaning is complete and finish the job by killing bacteria and viruses missed by overworked staff. The robots can work tirelessly and even navigate back to their charging ports when sensing depletion of their battery power.

UVC germicidal lamps have been proven effective in eliminating causes all along the spectrum of coronavirus diseases, including Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) and severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS).  

UVC Robots Valuable in Many Settings

The value of UVC robots does not end with battling coronaviruses. They also reduce risk of the most common Healthcare Associated Infections (HAIs) generated from superbugs that invade hospital environments. UVC robots are increasingly employed outside the medical field where masses gather in concentrated locations, such as airports, train stations, shopping malls, and public shelters. 

As with any UVC sterilization system, the type of germicidal UV lamps is key to reaching maximum disinfection. LightSources is a leader among UV lamp manufacturers, with decades of experience, a global presence, and the leading high-tech lamp engineers in the industry.

LightSources follows a strict quality policy as part of our ISO9001:2015 certification and provides high-tech germicidal lamps that outlast and outperform comparable lamps. Our lighting engineers possess in-depth knowledge of lamp manufacturing design and engineering and UV radiation, offering custom solutions to meet various sterilization needs. Contact us to speak to an engineer about our UVC germicidal lamps for UVC light robots.

What are the Benefits of UV Lights in My AC System?

Ultraviolet (UV) lamps are known to eliminate harmful pathogens when using the right type of germicidal lamps designed to emit wavelengths in the UVC range. UV light is emitted from the sun in UVA, UVB and UVC wavelength ranges, with UVC radiation mostly absorbed by the ozone layer without ever reaching the ground. UVC, shortwave radiation, emitted at the wavelength of 254 nm is proven to be highly effective at quickly eliminating viruses, bacteria, even mold, fungi, and many other harmful microorganisms.

UVC germicidal lamps installed in AC units help to keep equipment clean by preventing the buildup of residue, mold, and fungi on air-conditioning cooling coils. Germicidal UV lamps when installed inside the air handling unit (AHU) can also sterilize the air as it circulates. 

Benefits of UVC Germicidal Lamps in AC Units

Installing UV germicidal lamps in your AC unit provides many benefits by improving the indoor air quality of your home and protecting your central air-conditioning system. UV lamps in your AC unit provides the following advantages:

• Eliminate buildup of mold, fungi and residue on cooling coils

• Reduce maintenance costs by keeping your AC unit clean

• Prevent the spread of airborne pathogens

• Helps to prevent illnesses like the common cold and lung infections

UVC germicidal lamps in your AC system protect the health and wellness of your family and save you money with more efficient equipment operation. 

UV lamps can be installed to point directly at your cooling coils to sterilize equipment and prevent buildup of mold and fungi. Germicidal lamps are also installed to disinfect the air as it circulates. By strategically placing germicidal lamps in these two areas you can effectively eliminate harmful pathogens from circulating throughout your home. UV lamps in HVAC and AC systems can also eliminates volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from the air, thus protecting your family from potentially toxic chemical compounds while also eliminating foul odors caused by air pollution from your home. 

LightSources is a leading global supplier of high-quality UV lamps found in a multitude of applications worldwide. Our UVC germicidal lamps are used in air, water, and surface sterilization applications, developed with our proprietary technology and proven to outlast and outperform comparable lamps. Contact us to learn more about protecting your family with UV lamps for AC units.