How to choose the best UVC disinfection technology for your industrial processes?
In the food & beverage, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and water treatment sectors, controlling microbiological risk is at the heart of industrial priorities. While traditional methods often rely on chemicals that generate residues, drying times, and high operating costs, UVC disinfection has emerged as a physical, eco-friendly, ultra-fast, and sustainable alternative.
To guide you in your decontamination and germicidal equipment integration projects, our experts have designed a comprehensive technical guide. This document combines the fundamental principles of ultraviolet C radiation (between 200 nm and 280 nm), our certified microbiological test results, and a detailed overview of our full range of industrial equipment.
What are the differences between Medium Pressure, Low Pressure, and Amalgam technologies?
The choice of a UV technology strongly depends on your line constraints (speed, footprint, temperature) and the targeted level of microbial reduction. Our detailed technology comparison page on page 3 of the document summarizes the key features of each solution:
Comparison Criteria | Medium Pressure Technology (MP) | Low Pressure (LP) & Amalgam Technology |
| Ideal Application Scope | High line speeds, very short exposure times, compact UV stations. | Moderate line speeds, energy-sensitive processes, direct 254 nm disinfection. |
| UV Spectrum | Broad spectrum (200 – 400 nm) with potential additional photochemical effects. | Narrow spectrum (~254 nm), close to the peak microbial DNA absorption. |
| UV Intensity per Lamp | Very high. | Low to moderate. |
| Exposure Time | Very short (ideal for times of 0.2 to 2 seconds). | Longer (requires more lamps or a greater exposure distance). |
| Footprint (Dimensions / Size) | Compact equipment. | Larger (requires more space). |
| Energy Consumption (for an equivalent germicidal dose) | Higher (higher intensity, but more compact system). | Lower (high energy efficiency). |
| Number of Lamps Required | Fewer lamps. | More lamps. |
| Heat Load / Heat | Higher (thermal management may be required). | Lower. |
| Lamp Lifetime | Typically between 1 000 h and 3 000 h. | Typically between 8 000 h and 12 000 h. |
| Typical Packaging Applications | Cups, lids, caps, films, and other packaging moving at high speed. | Surfaces with sufficient exposure time, simpler geometries. |
What are the main fields and sectors of application for UVC disinfection?
Our custom-tailored technology adapts to the strictest hygiene standards across many industrial sectors. In our brochure, the application sectors are listed under three main categories:
UVC for Water Treatment:
Drinking water
Pharmaceutical water
Pools and spas (hotels, wellness centers, residential…)
Process water
Industrial water
Wastewater
UVC for Surface Treatment:
Food & Beverage (food and beverages)
Packaging and packaging films
Food products and dairy products
Plastic bottled beverages
Medical devices
- UVC for Air Treatment:
HVAC systems and air duct treatment
Odor elimination
Cleanrooms
Food processing
Pharmaceutical and biotechnology sector
Laboratories
Why integrate chemical-free UVC solutions into your production line?
Adopting ultraviolet radiation offers decisive advantages over chemical treatments using peroxide, chlorine, or peracetic acid. Thanks to a 100% dry physical treatment, you eliminate all risk of toxic residues while removing draining or drying stages.
Result: preserved production line speed, zero water consumption during rinsing, and a minimal environmental impact.
Check out our packaging & container solutions page to discover how our custom borosilicate reflectors integrate directly into your existing conveyor lines. If your needs concern the purity of your fluid networks, contact us to study our customized electrical cabinets and control ballasts.
Our engineers remain at your full disposal to design a solution tailored to your regulatory and microbiological constraints.