At Lind Equipment we create portable temporary LED lighting, and during the COVID-19 pandemic we created the Victory UVC LED System.  This page will tell you more about UV, UVC, the benefits, the applications, and more.

As always, please email info@lindequipment.net if you have any additional questions.

What is UV Light?

Ultraviolet (UV) light is a form of light, invisible to the human eye that exists on the electromagnetic spectrum between x-rays and visible light. We are exposed to low levels of UV light from the sun’s rays every day, although much of the UV energy is absorbed by the ozone layer.

There are 3 types of UV light: UVA, UVB and UVC. We are interested in UVC light.

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What is UVC Light?

UVC light uses short-wavelength ultraviolet radiation to effectively kill microorganisms by penetrating the cells and damaging the nucleic acids within. This renders bacteria and viruses inactive and unable to survive. UVC light also goes by UV Germicidal light (UVGI) because of this effect.

While UVC light has its advantages in killing germs, it can also be harmful to humans’ eyes and skin. Most UVC light from the sun is blocked from entering the earth at the ozone layer of the earth’s atmosphere, protecting humans from its exposure. When using UVC light it is important to take special safety precautions as outlined in each application.

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History of UVC Light

UVC light has been used and tested since the early 1900’s, during the 1930’s it was discovered that UVC light could be used for disinfection by killing microorganisms. Since then, hospitals and other medical facilities have been using UVC light as part of their routine cleaning. Science has come a long way with the advancement from bulb-based UVC lights to UVC LED chips.

Benefits of UVC Light

UVC light can and has been used to disinfect and purify water, air and also surfaces:

  • No chemicals are used during UVC light disinfecting processes

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