Pulsed Light Decontamination Systems
Products - Systems
Cup and Lid Decontamination with Pulsed Light
Pulsed Light technology offers an efficient, chemical-free solution for the surface decontamination of cups and lids in food and beverage production. By delivering intense flashes of broad-spectrum light, microorganisms are rapidly inactivated without affecting the integrity or appearance of the packaging. This makes it an ideal choice for dairy, dessert, and sauces applications where hygiene, sustainability, and product quality are essential.
Claranor & DR. FISCHER Group
In 2025, DR. FISCHER Europe partnered with Claranor, worldwide leader in the industrialization of Pulsed light decontamination to deliver highly efficient, sustainable, and chemical-free decontamination solutions for dairy, food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries. The collaboration ensures consistent quality, reliability, and innovation helping manufacturers meet the highest hygiene and sustainability standards.
This partnership combines Claranor’s expertise in hygienic packaging decontamination with DR. FISCHER’s deep knowledge of light sources and UV technology.
Key Advantages of Pulsed Light Packaging Decontamination
High germicidal efficiency – The intense bursts of broad-spectrum light inactivate mould, bacteria, viruses, and spores within milliseconds, achieving reliable and uniform surface sterilization.
Chemical-free process – Provides safe, residue-free decontamination without the use of chemicals or water, ensuring product purity and compliance with food safety standards.
Cold and non-contact technology – The process generates minimal heat and requires no physical contact, maintaining the integrity and appearance of sensitive packaging materials.
Energy-efficient operation – Short exposure times (flash time of 0.3 ms) and highly efficient Xenon lamps reduce total energy demand while delivering consistent decontamination results.
Environmentally sustainable – Produces no ozone, wastewater, or chemical by-products, making it an eco-friendly solution for modern, sustainable manufacturing environments.
Pulsed Light Packaging Decontamination by DR. FISCHER Europe
Pulsed Light Packaging Decontamination Systems
Pulsed Light technology uses high-intensity flashes of broad-spectrum light from Xenon Lamp to achieve instant and effective surface sterilization. Each pulse delivers a powerful combination of ultraviolet, visible, and infrared radiation, rapidly inactivating microorganisms on packaging materials such as cups, lids or film.
Unlike conventional methods, pulsed light is a dry and chemical-free process, making it ideal for applications where hygiene and sustainability are critical. The non-thermal nature of the technology preserves the integrity of sensitive materials while reducing water and energy consumption.
With decades of experience in high-performance Xenon lamps, DR. FISCHER Europe provides tailored light sources that ensure stable output, long service life, and optimized process efficiency — enabling reliable sterilization results for the most demanding production environments.
Pulsed Light Emission
Large spectrum of white light: FROM 200 TO 1100 NM
15% UV rich in UVC
50% visible
35% near IREmissions outside the 250 to 280 nm of the conventional UVC lamps also contribute to decontamination efficiency
Impact on Microorganism Cells
DNA and proteins of microorganism absorb the light at specific wavelenghts.
This absorbtion conduces to a total and irreversible destruction of the cells.Xenon lamp covers all of those wavelengths
Pulsed-light lamps used for packaging decontamination are filled with xenon gas, the heaviest noble gas. Xenon generates extremely intense broadband radiation covering ultraviolet, visible, and near-infrared wavelengths.
During operation, electrical energy is first stored in a capacitor for a fraction of a second (1) . A trigger pulse then creates an electrical arc of approximately 20 kV inside the xenon, making the lamp conductive (2). The capacitor immediately releases its energy into the lamp in about 0.3 ms, forming a plasma discharge (3).
This plasma produces a very high-power white-light flash extending roughly from 200 to 1100 nm. The flash delivers broadband radiation from UV to near-infrared. Microbial inactivation arises from the combined effect of this wide spectrum and the extremely high peak power, contributing through complementary photochemical, photothermal, and photophysical effects.
Electronic Bay
- HMI for controlling the optical cabinet
- Water cooling
Optical cabinet hosting the optical cavity with the xenon lamp
Equipment integration can be done by Claranor
- Synchronization with the production line
- Instant processing
- Non thermal it respects the packaging
- No risk of chemical residues
- Economical and sustainable thanks to its very low energy consumption
Selected Examples on Claranor's Business Cases
The shape of the reflector is key
Bottling Filling Line
Cup and Foil Filling Line
Claranor: Comprehensive Customer Service for your Pulsed Light Decontamination equipment
At Claranor, we support our customers throughout the entire lifecycle of their pulsed light sterilization equipment. Our goal is to make you as autonomous as you wish while providing the level of support you need, from remote diagnostics to a full maintenance contract. With over 700 Claranor machines operating worldwide, our after-sales service is optimized to ensure maximum performance and minimal downtime.
Dedicated and Personalized Support
Every project is assigned a dedicated Project Manager who guides you from installation to commissioning. Afterward, a multidisciplinary team of 15 experts supports you with all service requests:
- Customer Service Assistants: monitor maintenance schedules and organize on-site interventions.
- Purchasing Assistants: manage spare parts and consumables.
- Helpline Team: online diagnostics and remote troubleshooting for fast incident resolution.
- Local Service Engineers: provide comprehensive diagnosis, maintenance, and repair.
- Field Service Engineers: handle commissioning, training, preventive and corrective maintenance, on-site troubleshooting, and suggest upgrades.
Claranor Key Services
Commissioning and Installation
Claranor decontamination machines are designed for seamless integration into filling lines. With 19 years of experience, we work with leading OEMs and the most demanding producers worldwide. Our experts ensure smooth installation and commissioning, along with hands-on training for your production teams.
Training and Operator Autonomy
- Claranor provides global training sessions to make your operators fully autonomous, helping you:
- Optimize machine capabilities
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance
- Minimize downtime on your production line
- Additional training sessions can be scheduled anytime through our Customer Service team.
Maintenance and Remote Support
Our Claranor Service Support platform provides:
- Preventive maintenance reminders
- Tutorials and procedure videos
Our helpline delivers remote diagnostics and troubleshooting, available Monday to Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. GMT+1:
- Email: support@claranor.com
- Tel.: +33 (0)6 84 82 40 51
Please provide your equipment’s serial number for all requests.
Spare Parts and Consumables
Claranor’s original spare parts are designed to maintain peak performance. With a permanent stock of standard parts, we ensure fast and reliable delivery.
Retrofit and Machine Upgrades
Claranor machines are durable and compact, allowing relocation or adaptation to new configurations, making your investment long-lasting.
Contact and Support
For service requests, support, parts, training, maintenance contract :
- General support: support@claranor.com
- Spare parts & consumables: spares@claranor.com
- Maintenance contract : sales@claranor.com
With Claranor, you benefit from a complete, responsive after-sales service, designed to maximize equipment performance and reduce downtime.
Typical Applications of Pulsed Light Packaging Decontamination :
Food packaging decontamination – Ideal for dairy and sweet products requiring high hygiene standards and residue-free sterilization.
Cap disinfection for bottles – Ensures microbiological safety in beverage production without affecting material quality.
Decontamination of pharmaceutical packagings – Provides reliable sterilization for sensitive containers used in medical and pharmaceutical environments.
By leveraging the power and precision of UVC Pulsed Light technology, you can achieve highly effective disinfection, shorter process times, and consistent results across diverse hygiene-critical applications.
Selected Examples from Our Pulsed Light Decontamination Systems
Claranor Inncap Evolution
Claranor Cup Decontamination on Rotary Filler
Claranor Cup and Lid Decontamination
Contact us
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