Ultraviolet Lamps and Accessories
Ultraviolet lamps that perform a variety of analytical and sterilizing functions as well as accessories and replacement parts for UV lamps. Products include handheld UV lamps, benchtop UV lamps, UV bulbs, UV tubes, and UV viewing cabinets.
Longwave or Ultraviolet A (UVA) lamps emit UV light from 315 to 400nm. UVA lamps are used for bacterial identification, staining, electrophoresis, pesticide analysis, fluorescence photography, visualizing nucleic acids, and other genetic work. UVA is also useful for monitoring chlorination, in fluorochemistry, titrations, thin-layer chromatography (TLC), food contamination identification, water testing, and forensic applications.
Medium-wave or Ultraviolet B (UVB) lamps emit light in wavelengths from 280 to 315nm and are used for gel electrophoresis, viewing, and other procedures. UVB light is also used in transilluminators. Gels are stained with fluorescent dyes that bind to the nucleic acids to make them visible under UVB light. This technique helps researchers size PCR products, quantify DNA, and verify the integrity of extracted RNA.
Shortwave or Ultraviolet C (UVC) lamps emit light in the 100 to 280nm range. Often used as germicidal lamps, UVC is commonly used to disinfect surfaces in laboratories and food-processing facilities and to disinfect water. UVC lamps are also used to cure polymers and for fluorescent analysis, in fluorochemistry, pesticide analysis, DNA and other biochemical testing, microbiological testing, electrophoresis, and photochemistry.
Use caution when using UV lamps.
- Enclose UV lamps inside light-tight cabinets or enclosures wherever possible and use screens, shields, and barriers to otherwise contain the UV radiation
- Always use transilluminator covers and replace them immediately if they are discolored, degraded, or damaged
- Do not override any locking devices that help prevent accidental exposure
UVP Financial Compact UV Lamps
Lightweight, easy-to-handle lamp design
UVP Multiple-Ray Lamp
Versatile lamp for laboratory and industrial applications.
UVP UVL-18 EL Series 8-Watt Lamp
Light weight, rugged design is excellent for high usage
UVP EL Series 4-Watt UV Lamps
Durable, lightweight, versatile lamp designed for high usage
UVP UVLMS-38 EL Series UV Lamp
Versatile 3UV™ model offers 3 wavelengths in one lamp
UVP Lamp Stands
Allows easy and comfortable hands free operation of UV lamps
UVP High-Performance Mineralight™ Display Lamps
Lamps with two 25-watt tubes providing hours of UV illumination with adjustable handles and mounting bracket for hanging
UVP UVLS-26 EL Series UV 6Watt Lamp 115V
Light weight, yet durable for high usage
UVP Blak-Ray™ B-100AP High-Intensity UV Inspection Lamps: Exposure Box
For use with Blak-Ray™ Model B-100AP/R lamp
MilliporeSigma™ Supelco™ Spectroline™ E-Series UV Lamps
May be used alone (hand-held) or in viewing cabinets
MilliporeSigma™ Supelco™ Spectroline™ CM UV-Viewing Cabinets
Provide long- and shortwave irradiation for viewing TLC plates, and for UV fluorescence or absorption demonstrations
Spectroline™ UV Darkroom Cabinet
Portable, space-saving mini-cabinet doubles as a personal darkroom and UV irradiating units
UVP PL Series Ultraviolet Lamps
Portable/rechargeable six watt UV lamps with built-in lead acid battery for both longwave or shortwave UV models
UVP 3UV Ultraviolet Lamps
Patented 3-tube lamps cover shortwave (254nm), midrange (302nm) and longwave (365nm). Reflectors behind each tube provide maximum UV light for fluorescent applications.