LIGHT PROGRESS
STICK-NX [eng]
gen-2021
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DEVICE DESCRIPTION
UV-STICK...NX
includes a UV-C lamp placed inside a shaped case of small size, entirely made of stainless steel, and
with polished aluminum screen, to increase performance also reflecting the proportion of UV-C which should be dis-
persed in the direction opposite to that useful. The UV-C lamps, with emission peak at 253,7 nm. (nanometers), have a
strong germicidal power against all organisms (fungi, bacteria and viruses). The shaped case consists of a box of stain-
less steel AISI 304, within which a watertight plastic duct is located, containing all the electronic power supply, with de-
gree of protection IP 55 for a double insulation. The UV-C lamp can also be protected by a grid of stainless steel AISI
304; The unit comes complete with a cable 2x1mm
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, without plug for power supply.
Each series UV-STICK...NX is designed to radiate environments directly, but can also be installed in places where
space is very limited, as laminar flow hoods, cupboards and drawers to store items to be kept sterile, tables for food
processing or cutting, air ducts, sterilized containers (tanks, silos, etc..). They can also be used for the disinfection of
packaging film, conveyor belts, but also of bottling lines and devices for the disinfection of bottles and their closure
caps, etc.. The construction materials of the UV-STICK...NX (AISI 304) shall permit its use for disinfection / sterilization
of products and their containers, even within the food industry or where a high resistance to chemical and atmospheric
agents is required.
APPLICATIONS AND RESULTS
This device can be applied to radiate the packaging lines of the alimentary products, to decontaminate from the germs
both the containers and the food. It
has compact dimensions (section 53x53 mm.) and is available in various lengths
and wattages. The unit can be configured in a portable version, or can be permanently installed in places where space
is particularly limited. The special construction materials and the degree of protection IP68 make it possible to use the
device even in environments rich in aggressive chemical and physical agents.
OPERATING
UV-STICK...NX produces direct radiation by UV-C ultraviolet rays. When activated, it generates a strong reduction of
microbes in the air and on the irradiated surfaces. For instance, with the model UV-STICK E75H NX, in 2 ÷ 3 seconds
a reduction of 99% of bacteria (Bacillus, E. coli, Clostridium, Legionella, Vibrio, Salmonella, Pseudomonas, Staphylo-
coccus, Streptococcus, etc..) is obtained, at the distance of 10 cm.
UV-STICK...NX can be installed in any type of environment, to obtain a deep disinfection of air and surfaces, even
those difficult to reach with traditional cleaning systems. The use of this device is allowed only in the absence of per-
sonnel; otherwise, the device should be contained within adequately screened boxes or protections. In case of use for
the disinfection of work environments, the device must be turned on for 2 ÷ 3 hours during the time of absence of staff
workers. For example, by means of a time switch, you can manage the switching-on of the lamps in the hours immedi-
ately before the entry of operators, so as to start a new working cycle inside a disinfected environment.
The schedule of the irradiation time can be made by a MASTER-ST series electronic control unit, which can manages
several operations, like:
•
Programmed switching on.
It is possible to program the duration of the irradiation by means of an adjustable
timer..
•
Personnel entry detector.
A safety system switches off the lamps in case of intrusion of personnel.
•
Failure alarm.
In
case of failure of one or more lamps of the device, a warning light will turn on to enable the
identification of the lamp/lamps off, and an electric contact will open to signal the failure.
Hour counter.
To manage the correct replacement for exhausted lamps.
BENEFITS AND ADVANTAGES
a) DEEP AND ONGOING DISINFECTION. This unit can stay lit continuously in the absence of people (for example
during the night, at least for 2-3 hours). The disinfection of air, equipments, and of all that is contained within a room,
allows to start the working day in ideal hygienic conditions. Therefore, the level of microbial load of a room remains
constantly low .
b) PHYSICAL ACTION AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION. Treatment by UV-C rays is purely physical, and
achieves always the same effect; also, there are no problems of overdose and rooms are always safe and practicable
(when devices are off). Rather, many methods of chemical treatment involve the use of dangerous products for the en-
vironment, and difficult to biodegrade, as well as the risk of contamination of foodstuffs. Also, by the use of chemicals it
is likely to develop resistant microbial forms with consequent danger to human health.
c) ELIMINATION OF MICROBIAL LOAD. The food and its container can be irradiated by UV-C rays to significantly re-
duce the level of microbial load, increasing the shelf-life of the products, without any contra-indication.
