Tecpro Australia Disinfection Tunnel

As many people return to work and school, concerns about a second wave of coronavirus infections are high. A Disinfection Tunnel, designed and manufactured in Italy by EmiControls and distributed by Tecpro Australia, is designed to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19 among workers in a range of industries. The Disinfection Tunnel is a temporary outdoor awning that extends from a regular building entrance.

The tunnel automatically sprays a disinfection solution which is harmless to people, clothing and bags, but deadly to bacteria and viruses. The Disinfection Tunnel is suitable for a range of industries, such as food manufacturing and hospitality, and can be used in front of a variety of entrances such as restaurants, businesses, airport terminals, hospitals and other public buildings.

There is no sensation of wetting and no pooling of liquids around the area because the nozzles emit a fine water mist that is deposited on all surfaces, before quickly evaporating. The Disinfection Tunnel can be assembled in approximately 15 min, by connecting it to a main water supply and a power outlet. The tunnel includes a waterproof, robust tarpaulin; stainless steel supports; a line of stainless steel spray nozzles; high-pressure fogging pump; 5 L canister to hold the disinfectant: an automatic closing pump: and a switching cabinet with light sensor and time relay to help ensure the system works automatically and efficiently.

The standard dimensions of the Disinfection Tunnel are 2.5 m (H) x 1.5 m (W) x 3 m (L); however, it can also be designed to fit the architecture of a range of entrances. The tunnel may also help businesses in the food manufacturing industry adopt to stringent hygiene standards, by helping to reduce the spread of viruses and bacteria among employees.

The tunnel also includes a water filter to protect the nozzles and pump from blockages. The disinfectant is automatically added to the water by the dosing pump to quickly kill viruses, bacteria and fungi. The tunnel is claimed to be completely harmless to people and the environment.