Spectroline Es-160/FBE UV Lamp

• Used for non-destructive testing, such as crack and flaw detection using fluorescent penetrants.
• Applied in leak detection systems, often with fluorescent dyes, for industrial machinery and piping.
• Utilised in quality control for inspecting coatings, adhesives, and other materials that fluoresce under UV light.
• Commonly employed in forensic science for examining evidence that reacts to UV-A illumination.
• Suitable for curing certain UV-sensitive resins and adhesives in small-scale applications.

UV Wavelength

Typically long-wave UV-A, commonly around 365 nm, for this class of handheld lamp.

Power Output

Units of this type commonly feature a 6W UV tube.

Power Supply

Often operates on standard single-phase voltages, such as 120V/60Hz or 230V/50Hz depending on regional models.

Portability

Designed as a handheld unit, making it suitable for field use and mobile inspections.

Lamp Type

Typically uses a replaceable fluorescent UV tube.

Ergonomics

Commonly features a detachable handle for user comfort and flexible positioning.

• What is the primary application for a Spectroline Es-160/FBE UV Lamp?

  This model is primarily used for applications requiring long-wave UV-A illumination, such as non-destructive testing (NDT), leak detection with fluorescent dyes, and general inspection tasks.

• Is this unit suitable for continuous operation?

• What type of UV light does this lamp emit?

• Are replacement UV tubes readily available for this model?

• Can this lamp be used for germicidal applications?

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General overview for this equipment type