Ultraviolet Technology
Ultraviolet (UV) technology uses light rays with wavelengths shorter than visible light, allowing it to perform a wide range of tasks. It is commonly used for sterilisation, curing, and disinfecting in industries like healthcare, food processing, and manufacturing. UV technology provides efficient solutions for applications like water purification, mold elimination, and plastic forming. It is also utilised in sectors such as automotive, textiles, aerospace, and printing for various processes, including drying and surface treatments. UV's versatility makes it a vital tool across many industries.
UV technology is also utilised in curing inks, coatings, and adhesives, providing fast, efficient results. Additionally, UV lamps are often applied in air purification systems and germicidal applications to ensure a cleaner and safer environment. As technology advances, UV solutions continue to enhance efficiency across multiple sectors.
UV technology offers powerful and efficient curing by using ultraviolet light to instantly harden coatings, inks, and adhesives. This rapid curing process ensures high-quality, durable finishes while reducing production times.
Victory Lighting’s R&D facility is committed to innovation in infrared technology. By investing in cutting-edge research, we help develop advanced solutions tailored to specific industry needs, driving efficiency and sustainability in heating, curing, and beyond.
UV technology is highly effective in eliminating harmful microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Its germicidal properties make it an ideal solution for disinfecting water, air, and surfaces.
Industries and Applications
UV technology is revolutionising industries with efficient and precise solutions that enhance productivity and outcomes across various sectors. In dentistry, it accelerates curing materials for more effective treatments, while in the automotive industry, it ensures superior finishes by drying and curing coatings. The food processing sector benefits from UV sterilisation to extend shelf life, and water purification systems use it to eliminate harmful pathogens for safe consumption. From speeding up ink drying in printing to improving fabric durability in textiles, UV technology is indispensable, even in specialised applications like aerospace and bespoke manufacturing projects.
Germicidal Lamps
UVC light works by disrupting the DNA or RNA of microorganisms. When UVC light penetrates the cells of these organisms, it causes thymine dimers to form in their DNA or RNA, disrupting their replication process. This effectively renders the microorganisms inactive or kills them, preventing them from reproducing and spreading.
Paint Dryers
The UV paint dryer offers very fast drying times, making it an ideal solution for curing paints, varnishes, and other specialist coatings. Unlike more conventional methods, UV curing technology can dry coatings in a matter of minutes. These fast-drying times help ensure a more consistent finish across the substrate, as dust and other foreign objects have less opportunity to contaminate the coating.
UV Medium Pressure
Victory medium pressure and metal halide UV light sources are highly versatile and play a crucial role across a wide range of industries. These UV light sources are especially effective in applications such as curing, disinfection of air and water, and the printing industry. In the curing process, medium pressure UV light sources are used to rapidly cure coatings, inks, and adhesives.