Heraeus systems for UV disinfection of bottles and jars

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Germ-free surfaces are essential for any manufacturer involved in food and beverage production.

Disinfection with ultraviolet light is a cost-effective and more environmentally friendly alternative to frequently used chemical processes. In just a few seconds, intensive UV light from a high-performance source inactivates germs such as bacteria and viruses which can accumulate, for example, in the thread around a bottle neck.

Unless washer water is treated and/or the container is ultra-heat treated to destroy any residual microbial load, chances are that the bottle neck remains contaminated.

A UV disinfection tunnel specially designed for bottles and jars can reliably improve hygiene and storage conditions. In addition, tins for milk powder and trays for ready meals can be exposed to intensive UV light for a short period to ensure any contaminants are inactivated.

UV light provides dry and cold disinfection on inline FMCG processes using UV fixtures that are easily retrofitted to existing lines.

Heraeus has developed high-power Amalgam UV lamps and nano-coatings to extend lamp lifetimes.

UV fixtures include Cleancover tunnel for bottles, jars and small tins, Bluelight module and Premium module for large tins and fast, cold-fill lines such as yoghurt and Steribelt for continuous UV disinfection of conveyors in the meat and dairy industries.