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  1. What do 23% of the The 2016 Printing Impressions 400 have in common?

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    They have partnered with us to supply their UV or IR lamps!!

    Check it out here

    What does this mean for you?

    Here are some ways to take advantage of this opportunity:

    • If you are part of a group, we may already be an approved vendor!
    • Rest assured in your decision knowing that almost a quarter of the Printing Impressions 400 trust us with their lamp needs
    • With almost 80% of our lamp orders shipping from stock we are guaranteed to come up with a solution to meet your needs!

    Thank you to the companies who trust us with their UV/IR lamp needs!

    Whether you are a part of the list or not, contact us for a current quote today!

    -Your Friends at Southern Lamps

  2. UV Lamps in the Healthcare Industry

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    Did you know that UV lamps are used in the manufacturing process of medical devices? Coronary stents, catheters, syringes, hearing aids, angioplasty, tubing, masks, and last but not least IV delivery systems are all made using UV technology. UV curing systems are ideal for assembling a variety of plastics, glass, stainless steel, rubber and joining similar or dissimilar substrates as part of a controlled UV assembly process.

    Some benefits include increased strength of material, speed of cure, improved process control and repeatability, and there are no solvents so it is environmentally friendly!

    Click here for more information!

  3. Reflector Maintenance

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    Are you experiencing curing issues? Have you checked your reflectors lately?

    Reflectors can be responsible for 40-70% of UV light that is redirected to the substrate so it is vital that they are kept in good condition. They can show signs of wear over time like warping, dullness, etc. which could significantly affect your cure. Call us to today to discuss your UV lamp and reflector requirements.

  5. UV Lamps in the Food Processing Industry

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    Did you know that UV lamps are commonly used in the food processing industry? UV lamps are used to disinfect surfaces and packaging without the use of chemicals. As a result, shelf life is extended, nutritional value is preserved, and health hazards like exposure to viruses, bacteria, yeast, and fungi are reduced. UV light exposure is also being used as an alternative to pasteurization of certain liquids and thermal treatment of solid foods which can help to maintain the taste and flavor of these products. Handheld UV devices can also be used on a smaller scale in restaurants and at home in order to disinfect surfaces and tools.

  6. Mercury Spill Kits

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    In industries using mercury, it is common to have mercury spill accidents. Exposure to mercury has harmful health effects, it can cause damage to the brain, kidney and lungs among other things. As such it is vitally important for any printing house or production line using mercury filled UV lamps, to have clean-up kits readily available in case of emergencies, to prevent any of the adverse effects from an accidental UV spillage, caused from a UV lamp being dropped and smashing.

    Southern Lamps, Inc. provides safe and cost effective mercury spill kits that enable staff to deal safely and easily with mercury spills on any surface with a minimum amount of training. They can be used repeatedly on mercury spills of all sizes and have a long shelf life of 3.5 years.

    Each kit contains:

    • Absorbent Alloy Wool
    • Micro-fined Sulphur
    • Calcium Hydroxide
    • A mercury disposal bottle
    • Gloves
    • Mask
    • Brush
    • Syringe
    • Instructions
    • Red case- for easy identification in an emergency

  9. Live Chat

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    Did you know our website has a live chat function? We are able to answer your UV lamp questions and troubleshooting questions ‘live’ during our office hours, Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm EST.

    To access the live chat, click on the “Live Support” button on our home page.

    We look forward to assisting you!

  10. Did you know UV lamps can be used in the hospital sanitation process?

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    Did you know that UV light is being used to aid in hospital room sanitation? Some hospitals have already begun using UVC machines on a trial basis, in addition to standard chemical disinfection to kill potentially dangerous bacteria such as: methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE). Several hospitals are testing UVC machines in hospital rooms where patients were infected with the bacterias. For about 30 minutes, the machine emits UVC light into an empty room, the light bouncing and reflecting into hard-to-reach areas such as open drawers or between cabinets and fixtures. The light waves kill bacteria by disrupting their DNA. The researchers found that adding UV light to their normal bleach regimen was successful, cutting VRE transmission by 64 percent.

    Click here for a video and more information