Archive: Apr 2021

UV Lamp Disposal and Recycling

UV Lamp Disposal and Recycling

Like most organizations, Southern Lamps strives to be environmentally and socially conscious. As a result, we have disposal and recycling procedures in place. Since UV lamps contain mercury, we need to ensure that all lamps that are ready for disposal are handled properly. Mercury is a highly toxic material and must be properly disposed of…

UV Industry of the Month: Face Masks

UV Industry of the Month: Face Masks

Did you know that face masks can be personalized by using UV inks/coatings by using digital, pad, and screen printing? Face masks have become a new way of life and along with that comes another application that utilizes UV lamps. As there is an increasing demand for face masks, there is a need to have…

UV Industry of the Month: Baby Bottles

UV Industry of the Month: Baby Bottles

UV Industry of the Month: Baby Bottles Did you know that UV printing is used in the process of manufacturing baby bottles? Baby bottles can be made from plastic or glass and UV inks are used to print the brand logo as well as ounce measurements onto the bottles. This ensures that the bottles remain…