Ultraviolet Light Bulbs And UV Lamps For Curing, Germicidal Uses And More

Ultraviolet lamps come in many forms, such as germicidal, blacklight, blacklight-blue and bilirubin. They are used in a range of applications in many different industries.

When sourcing UV lamps, you’ll benefit from working with an authorized distributor of brand name ultraviolet light bulbs.  We at Specialty Bulb Co. are proud to fulfill that role for our many customers.

If you are seeking ultraviolet lamps with unique specifications, we have the expertise to meet your needs. Our knowledgeable and experienced staff can also help you identify which of our products will best suit your individual requirements.

Actinic And Blacklight Lamps For Many Applications

Germicidal or UV disinfection lamps are typically used to kill bacteria or to produce ozone for water and air purification. These lamps can be used in diagnostic and therapeutic uses, for the eradication of microorganisms, fluorescing substances, curing plastic resins.

Germicidal lamps aid in the sterilization of surfaces and equipment, and are therefore quite useful for decontaminating workspaces and tools used in food and beverage processing, laboratories where biological materials are present, and in various medical facilities.

Unlike ultraviolet bulbs available for commercial and novelty purposes, germicidal bulbs emit ultraviolet light in a range that can be harmful to living things apart from microorganisms. This is why they should only be used for disinfection purposes and must be operated with care.

Germicidal lamps are available in low pressure and medium pressure varieties, with low pressure being among the most common. Though they are similar to ordinary fluorescent lamps in appearance, they lack fluorescent phosphor. This feature allows for the emission of light within the short-wave UV-C range, which contributes to the ability to kill viruses, bacteria, and spores.

Blacklight is often characterized by “BL” in their part number and appear white when not in use. Blacklight lamps (BL) emit electromagnetic radiation in the soft near-ultraviolet range with very little visible light. Blacklight-blue lamps (BLB) are known for the black or dark-blue color when not in use. These lamps can be used in applications for attracting insects, counterfeit money detection, and special effects applications. They come in a variety of shapes and sizes.

Bilirubin lamps are blue ultraviolet fluorescent lamps that are often used in phototherapy for newborn infants who have jaundice due to increased levels of bilirubin in their blood. The "bili" lamps give off specific wavelengths of light that help break down bilirubin into forms that can then leave the body.

Why Choose Us As Your UV Lamp Supplier?

When you choose us as your lamp and bulb supplier, you’ll get access to the highest quality, most in-demand bulbs and lighting products, including germicidal bulbs, as well as LED aircraft lights and a range of railroad bulbs. You can easily browse our catalog and specify the items you need with just a few clicks.

Thanks to our longtime relationships with leading bulb and lamp manufacturers, you’ll get competitively priced products that will perform to the utmost standards. We’re here to serve as your one-stop shop when you also need fuses, sockets, lamp holders, LEDs, LED flashlights and other industrial lighting products.

To get a quote, submit an RFQ through our catalog. You can also contact us through our toll-free number for answers to any question or concerns you may have.