Key Information

UVC is a type of ultra violet energy in the 260 – nanometer frequency. The “C” wavelength is the most germicidal in the UV spectrum.

What is UVC?

Ultraviolet (UV) light is electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength shorter than that of visible light but longer than x-rays.

UVC coil box

The UV spectrum has many effects and when applied can be very beneficial. Early uses in the 20th Century included in the treatment of wounded soldiers to prevent infection in field hospitals.

So how does it work?

UVC works by breaking down the DNA or RNA of viruses, bacteria and mould preventing their ability to replicate.


UVC applications

Steril-Aire UVC emitters have a wide range of applications across industries. These include:

  • HVAC systems
  • Refrigeration plant
  • Sterilization in hospitals
  • Sterilization in food processing

Why Steril-Aire?

Unlike other brands Steril-Aire emitters are designed to work in cold moving air down to 0 Celsius at full output enabling a broad spectrum of uses once thought impossible by standard UVC lamps.

before UVC treatment after UVC treatment

The images above show samples taken from a cooling coil, pre and post UVC treatment.