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 Compact and Handheld UV Lamps
Essential multipurpose UV lamps for laboratory use
UVP XX-Series UV Bench Lamp, 115V
Bench lamps that offer a choice between longwave, shortwave or midrange wavelengths for use in sterilization/sanitation and fluorescence/inspection applications. UVP XX-Series UV Bench Lamp, 115V are designed for use in the United States.
Labconco™ Replacement UV Lamp for WaterPro™PS Polishing Station
For use with WaterPro™ PS Polishing Systems.
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 EL Series 2UV Lamps
Select from lamps with four, six or eight watts
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 EL Series 8W UV Lamps
Durable, scratch-resistant, lightweight and versatile
UVP UVL-18 EL Series 8-Watt Lamp
Light weight, rugged design is excellent for high usage
Spectroline™ Replacement Tubes and Filter Assembly for UV Cabinets FB-PDS-80, -81
For UV Cabinets FB-PDS-80, -81
UVP Compact and Handheld UV Lamp Replacement Tubes
For use with 4w and 6w UV lamps.
UVP UVLMS-38 EL Series UV Lamp
Versatile 3UV™ model offers 3 wavelengths in one lamp
UVP UVLS-26 EL Series UV 6Watt Lamp 115V
Light weight, yet durable for high usage
UVP UVS-26 EL Series UV 6-Watt Lamp
Light weight, yet durable for high usage
UVP Blak-Ray™ UV Benchtop Lamps
Longwave (365nm) bench lamps are available in selection of 15, 20 and 40-watt housings