GK UVC upper air disinfection system

Given the current outbreak of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) disease caused by the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, consumers may be interested in purchasing ultraviolet-C (UVC) lamps to disinfect surfaces in the home or similar spaces.

Ultraviolet Radiation and SARS-CoV-2 Coronavirus

Q: Can UVC lamps inactivate the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus?

A: UVC radiation is a known disinfectant for air, water, and nonporous surfaces. UVC radiation has effectively been used for decades to reduce the spread of bacteria, such as tuberculosis. For this reason, UVC lamps are often called "germicidal" lamps.

UVC radiation has been shown to destroy the outer protein coating of the SARS-Coronavirus, which is a different virus from the current SARS-CoV-2 virus. The destruction ultimately leads to the inactivation of the virus. UVC radiation may also be effective in inactivating the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which is the virus that causes Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).

UVC radiation is commonly used inside air ducts to disinfect the air. This is the safest way to employ UVC radiation because direct UVC exposure to human skin or eyes may cause injuries, and installation of UVC within an air duct is less likely to cause exposure to skin and eyes.

The GK UVC Upper Air Disinfection System provides safe, effective, real-time disinfection of upper room air, regardless of whether the room is occupied or not. GK's powerful UVC energy is effective against a variety of pathogens, including bacteria, molds and viruses, such as the one that causes COVID-19. With a truly unique design, our Guanke UVC aerial disinfection system enables safe and effective indoor air disinfection without emitting any harmful or environmentally unfriendly ozone gas.

The Upper-Air Concept

As pathogens pass through the active UVC disinfection zone, the UVC light damages the pathogens’ DNA/RNA, preventing its ability to replicate and effectively inactivating its ability to infect and spread.  This continuous disinfection offers higher levels of effectiveness when compared to other traditional UV lamp-based air germicidal treatments at lower power.

The compact Guanke UVC Upper Air-Disinfection System is easy to install in a wide variety of spaces. Featuring low noise operation and a dust-free optical chamber, this low-profile design minimizes maintenance requirements and ensures maximum UVC emission.

Effective Pathogen Elimination

Third-party testing shows that Guanke reduces the airborne viral load by 99% in as little as 20 minutes. No matter if it is bacteria, mold, or virus, Guanke effectively reduces airborne pathogens and Guanke's germicidal UVC lamps are FDA-approved

How UVC Light Disinfection Works

Ultraviolet germicidal irradiation is a disinfection method that uses short-wavelength ultraviolet light to kill or inactivate microorganisms by destroying nucleic acids and disrupting their DNA, leaving them unable to perform vital cellular functions. UVC disinfection is one of the most important, effective, and efficient methods to kill dangerous pathogens in a healthcare environment.

Industries That Use Utilize UVC Disinfection

UVC disinfection is a powerful tool for any industry that needs to keep people safe. Whether it’s a hospital, long-term care facility, dentist office, outpatient surgical center, or military healthcare site, deploying UVC technology can make a difference in preventing infection and disease.