There are many germicidal UV lamps being offered online that are manufactured offshore and are inferior in quality to USA-made UV lamps. Offshore lamps that we have tested show lower and less consistent UV output and a shorter lifespan than ones made in the USA. Most of the STER-L-RAY® UV lamps we offer have been made in the USA since 1963, along with our water, air, and surface disinfecting equipment. For the reasons listed below, we recommend purchasing our lamps for the most efficient, economical, and effective product.
Our USA-Made UV Lamps are Used as Replacements in Existing Equipment
With our lamps, you know you are receiving the highest quality UV lamp technology currently on the market. We’re the OEM for STER-L-RAY® lamps, and for all our brand name ultraviolet equipment. The same engineers that develop the ultraviolet systems also develop the lamps they use.
When you use our lamps, you receive our high standards of performance, reliability, and value. STER-L-RAY® brand lamps can be used as equivalent replacements in most make and model UV equipment on the market. So choose STER-L-RAY® lamps for all your replacement needs (and avoid purchasing poor quality lamps which are often made offshore and known to have low UV output and short life).
6 Reasons Our USA-Made UV Lamps are the High Performance Choice
- Engineers are experts in the industry — exacting manufacturing procedures and stringent quality control measures ensure our lamps are consistently high in quality
- Short-wave, low-pressure, lamps use less energy than medium to high-pressure lamps
- Approximately 95% of the ultraviolet energy emitted from STER-L-RAY®open_in_new germicidal lamps is at 254 nanometers, the region of germicidal effectiveness most destructive to bacteria, mold and virus.
- Compatible with over 250 equipment brands and 5,000 models of ultraviolet equipment, in addition to Atlantic Ultraviolet equipment
- Low ozone and ozone producing versions available
- Each model is available in a variety of lengths and watts emitted
Categories of STER-L-RAY® High Performance UV-C Lamps
Instant Start Germicidal UV Lamps
Instant start USA-made UV lamps have:
- 10,000 hours lamp rated lamp life
- Coil filament on each end — operates hot
- Ideal for high ultraviolet intensity needs, such as disinfection of water, air ducts, and conveyor belts
Preheat Germicidal UV Lamps
Preheat USA-made UV lamps have:
- 10,000 hours rated lamp life
- Preheat start circuit uses a compact and economical ballast — requires four electrical connections per lamp and slight to moderate lamp start delay
- Some capable, modern electronic ballasts enable instant start
Cold Cathode Germicidal UV Lamps
Cold cathode USA-made UV lamps have:
- 20,000 hours rated lamp life
- Instant start, using large cylindrical cathodes
- Long life and low depreciation of ultraviolet energy — well suited for air and surface disinfection
- Ideal for applications with frequent starting and reduced temperatures — walk-in refrigerators, holding rooms
U-Shaped Germicidal UV Lamps
U-Shape USA-made UV lamps have:
- 10,000 hours rated lamp life
- Ideal for limited spaces that require more intense UV output
- Instant Start and Cold Cathode available
High Output Germicidal UVLamps
High Output USA-made UV lamps have:
- 13,000 hours rated lamp life
- Can operate at higher output power and current than similar sized conventional UV lamps
- Ideal for forced air duct systems, water disinfection, odor control, photochemical applications
Amalgam Germicidal UV Lamps
Amalgam USA-made UV lamps have:
- 13,000 hours rated lamp life
- Emit 3X more the germicidal output of similar length standard UV lamps but don’t sacrifice efficiency or lamp life
- Highest expression of ultraviolet lamp technology means ongoing development and improvement
- Custom and proprietary designs available for specialized needs
High-Intensity Germicidal UV Lamps
High Intensity USA-made UV lamps have:
- 10,000 hours rated lamp life
- Unique structure and large diameter quartz envelope allow more than 2X the amount of ultraviolet output compared to standard germicidal UV lamps of the same length
Learn More & Shop Ster-L-Ray® Lamps
Our huge stocking inventory contains equivalent replacement lamps for over 250 equipment brands and 5,000 models. Most UV-C lamps offered are made in the USA. All our lamps are constructed of the highest quality materials and designed to disinfect water, air, and surfaces.
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Contact Us
- Call (631) 273-0500, Monday – Friday 7am to 6pm EST
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