UV Light Systems Specifications

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Type


	Application:
	Your choices are...
	Coating / Paint Testing		UV systems are designed to test coatings or paints.
	Degradation / Weathering		Degradation and weathering systems are designed to test the effects of solar UV rays, which can make plastics brittle.
	UV Curing		UV curing systems use ultraviolet radiation to initiate reactions and cure adhesives, coatings, and other UV-curable resin products.
	Identification / Location Systems		Material identification (ID) or forensic systems use the fluorescence response of materials, chemicals, markers or inks, water tracers (ground or surface), minerals, and biological materials to identify the presence of specific material types or labels. UV light is an essential tool in thin-layer chromatography. Forensic scientists use UV systems to locate and identify materials or traces of chemicals (e.g., arson accelerants or tagging dyes).
	UV Disinfection / UVGI Sanitization		UV disinfection systems and UVGI sanitizers use ultraviolet germicidal irradiation (UVGI) to sanitize air, water, transparent materials, or surfaces.
	Optical Component Testing		Systems are designed to test optical components, such as lenses, with UV or thermal bonding for fusing or aligning.
	Packaging Effectiveness		UV or heat-triggered packaging systems may use an oxygen-scavenging polymer. The initiating factor is UV light and/or heat.
	Paper / Label Testing		Systems measure the color values of paper or labels for UV brightness.
	Photostability / Color Fastness		Systems use a UV absorber to produce printed images that are more durable and colorfast than conventional artwork.
	Plastic / Rubber Testing		Systems use UV radiation to test parameters such as elongation and tensile strength of rubber or plastic.
	Plant Growth		Systems use UV light to stimulate plant growth, typically indoors or in a controlled environment.
	PV / Solar Cell Testing		Systems intensify climatic conditions to test photovoltaic (PV) or solar cells for weak points.
	Sunblock Effectiveness		Systems test a substance's effectiveness at blocking sunlight or UV rays.
	Solar Simulators and Light Sources		Solar simulators and light sources produce a simulated solar spectrum for plant growth, material degradation simulations, coating weathering tests, PV cell testing, sunblock evaluations, and window transmission studies.
	Transmission Studies		Systems are designed to study the potential transmission of diseases, pathogens, or viruses.
	Textile Studies		Systems are designed to study stimuli-sensitive textiles under small environmental changes.
	Other		Other specialty, proprietary, or unlisted application types.
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	Standard / Reference Source?		UV standards and reference sources include any source that can provide a reference for the system or comparison of a material or component.
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	Surface / Part Sterilization?		Surface disinfection systems and part sterilizers are designed to destroy microbes on the surfaces of parts or materials, and within transparent components. These microbes may include viruses, anthrax, tuberculosis (TB), or other germs.
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	UV Water Treatment?		UV water treatment filters and systems are designed to treat water or liquid streams.
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	Air Treatment (UV Air Purifier)?		Air treatment systems or UV air purifiers are designed to treat air, gas, or vapor streams.
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	Configuration
	Your choices are...
	Chamber		UV chambers consist of a power supply, light source, and an enclosure. The enclosure or chamber provides a work surface and shields the operator from UV radiation. Flood or focused UV light sources may be used to provide illumination.
	Conveyor / Continuous		UV conveyors or continuous systems consist of a conveying unit, power supply and light source, as well as an enclosure that is open on both ends. The enclosure shields operators from UV radiation while allowing the workpiece, web, or sheet to pass through the system. Flood or focused UV light sources may be used to provide illumination.
	Flood		UV flood lamps or systems provide a broad or wide beam of light. Stand-alone flood systems may have a chamber, conveyor enclosure, or a work surface with or without a UV-absorbing curtain or shield. UV flood sources or modules consist of a power supply and light source for use as a stand-alone system or as a module or subsystem of a larger UV system.
	Focused		Focused UV lamps or systems provide a narrow or collimated beam of light. Stand-alone focused UV systems may have a chamber, conveyor enclosure, or a work surface with or without a UV-absorbing curtain or shield. UV focused sources or modules consist of a power supply and light source for use as a stand-alone system or as a module or sub-system of a larger UV system.
	Handheld / Portable		Portable or handheld devices are UV systems or products that can be carried manually. These devices are useful for repair, testing, and other applications in field, laboratory, plant floor, and other settings where transportation of large systems is impractical. Spot, flood, or focused UV light sources may be used to provide illumination.
	HVAC		HVAC UV systems consist of a power supply, light source, and flange or fitting for attachment to the air supply ducting or coils in a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system. The air stream or dust particles are disinfected as the UV light irradiates the air traveling through the ducting.
	Process / Line Mounted		Process or line-mounted UV systems consist of a power supply, light source, and flange cartridge mounting or fitting for attachment to the process line, web system, coating line, water line, and conveyor line or tank. This line carries, stores, or transports water, chemicals, plastic film, food or other transparent media for processing. The UV light passing through the water or media in the line illuminates the fluid stream.
	Spot / Wand		Spot or wand systems are benchtop units that provide a UV beam with a small spot size for selective curing applications.
	Wall / Ceiling Mounted		Wall or ceiling-mounted UV systems consist of a power supply, light source, and bracket for attachment to a wall or ceiling. The air stream or dust particles are disinfected as the UV light irradiates the air circulating through the room.
	Specialty / Other		Other unlisted, proprietary, or specialty configurations.
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Lamp Specifications


	Spectral Range
	Your choices are...
	Full Spectrum		Full spectrum devices include the UVA and UVB ranges, and meet general illumination criteria. They simulate the full-spectrum range of natural light, and include a balance of the ultraviolet and the visible color regions.
	UVA (Long Wave)		UV systems produce UVA, the near or long wave UV band (~315 to 400 nm). UVA, which is also known as "black light", makes certain pigments fluoresce. It has little effect on pathogens and no effect on human tissue.
	UVB		UV systems produce UVB, the middle UV band (~280 to 315 nm). UVB, the "suntan ultraviolet", is used in tanning salons and in some industrial applications. UVB inactivates a moderate amount of pathogens, but is not as effective as UVC. Prolonged exposure to UVB results in blistered skin and cornea damage.
	UVC (Short Wave / UVGI)		UV systems produce UVC, the germicidal or short wave UV band (~200 to 280 nm). When used correctly, ultraviolet germicidal irradiation (UVGI) inactivates pathogens by destroying their DNA and RNA, rendering the microbes impotent. Prolonged exposure to UVC causes a temporary reddening of the skin and a temporary eye irritation commonly known as welder's eye; no known permanent damage is caused by extended exposure. The ideal wavelength for eradicating pathogens is 253.7 nm.
	Visible / UVV		UV systems produce visible or UV-visible light such as light in the blue green region (~395 to 455 nm). Visible light capability is useful for adhesives with dual UV / UV-visible (UVV) cure capability.
	Other		Other unlisted, specialty, or combination UV frequency band such as the vacuum UV (VUV) band (100 to 200 nm).
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	Lamp / Output Power		The total lamp or output power that UV systems produce.
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	Lamp Intensity		Lamp intensity is the illumination energy or power per unit area.
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Illuminated Area


	Illuminated Length		The length or range of lengths of the surface illumination provided by the UV lamp or light system.
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	Illuminated Width / Diameter		The width or range of widths of the surface illumination provided by the UV lamp or light system.
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Features


	Computer Interface		UV systems can be programmed or have a computer interface option for programming, control, or data acquisition.
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	Hour Meter / Timer		UV systems have an integral timing unit or hour meter to control exposure time.
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	Internal Filter		UV systems have integral or optional filters for specific applications.
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	LED Source		UV systems use an LED light source. Light emitting diodes (LEDs) provide a compact, bright, and long lasting source of light.
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	Pulsed		UV systems are pulsed.
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	Multiple Wands		UV systems can feed multiple wands or light pipes.
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	NIST Traceable		UV system is calibrated to National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) traceable standards.
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	Side / Multi-directional Curing		UV systems can expose a product or material to light from multiple directions. This may be important if the bond-to material is not transparent and shadows the adhesive from an overhead beam.
	Search Logic:		"Required" and "Must Not Have" criteria limit returned matches as specified. Products with optional attributes will be returned for either choice.

	Other		Other unlisted, proprietary, or specialty features.
	Search Logic:		"Required" and "Must Not Have" criteria limit returned matches as specified. Products with optional attributes will be returned for either choice.

UV Light Systems Specifications

Application:

Standard / Reference Source?

Surface / Part Sterilization?

UV Water Treatment?

Air Treatment (UV Air Purifier)?

Configuration:

Spectral Range:

Lamp / Output Power:

Lamp Intensity:

Illuminated Length:

Illuminated Width / Diameter:

Computer Interface?

Hour Meter / Timer?

Internal Filter?

LED Source?

Pulsed?

Multiple Wands?

NIST Traceable?

Side / Multi-directional Curing?

Other?

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