Conve - JC UV Conveyor

Applications & Use Cases

• Sterilisation of packaged goods in food and beverage production.
• Disinfection of medical devices and pharmaceutical products.
• Surface decontamination of components in electronics manufacturing.
• Curing of UV-sensitive coatings and inks in printing and finishing.
• Sanitisation of laboratory equipment and cleanroom tools.

Typical Specifications

Typical throughput

Variable, depending on conveyor speed and UV lamp intensity; commonly ranges from a few metres per minute up to 20-30 metres per minute for this class of equipment.

Power supply

Typically 230V, 50Hz, single-phase, though some larger units may require three-phase power.

UV lamp type

Commonly mercury vapour lamps (low, medium, or high pressure) or increasingly LED UV arrays, selected based on application requirements.

Conveyor belt material

Typically made from UV-resistant materials such as PTFE-coated fibreglass, silicone, or specific polymers suitable for the application.

Footprint

Varies significantly; typically ranges from 1.5 to 4 metres in length and 0.5 to 1.5 metres in width for industrial units.

UV wavelength

Predominantly UVC (200-280 nm) for germicidal applications, or UVA (315-400 nm) for curing processes.

Safety features

Commonly includes interlocks on access panels, emergency stop buttons, and UV shielding to protect operators.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the primary function of a UV conveyor disinfection system?

  Its primary function is to expose items passing on a conveyor belt to ultraviolet (UV) light, typically UVC, to kill or inactivate microorganisms on their surfaces, thereby achieving disinfection or sterilisation.

• What are the main advantages of using UV disinfection over chemical methods?

• How often do UV lamps need to be replaced?

• Is special training required to operate a UV conveyor system?

• Can this system be integrated into an existing production line?