UV Tunnel- Product disinfection

What is a UV Tunnel?

A UV tunnel is a fast, chemical-free, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly method for eliminating harmful bacteria, viruses, fungi, and yeasts from surfaces. This device is used in the food industry to sterilize containers. Cleaning containers from microorganisms and reducing microbial load directly impact the shelf life of food products. Notably, the UV tunnel can be installed before filling machines to disinfect containers before they are filled.

Features of the UV Tunnel

This powerful and efficient tunnel offers the following features:

• Made of 304 stainless steel
• Safe and durable
• Equipped with multiple UVC lamps with safety control
• Easy installation
• Low maintenance requirements
• Recommended lamp replacement time: every 10,000 hours
• Adjustable and adaptable to packaging needs and production volume
• Suitable for containers of different sizes
• Control system integrated with the packaging machine via PLC

Applications of the UV Tunnel

With the increasing demand for high-quality standards and reduced reliance on chemical processes, UV tunnels have become an essential part of production lines in industries such as pharmaceuticals and biotechnology. The UV tunnel conveyor is designed to eliminate bacteria using ultraviolet radiation. This method is fast, cost-effective, chemical-free, and environmentally friendly, making surfaces safe and hygienic by removing harmful bacteria, viruses, mold spores, algae, and yeasts.

Besides pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, UV tunnels are highly effective in the food industry. Contaminated containers are a primary cause of bacterial contamination in food. Therefore, it is crucial to disinfect them efficiently before filling them with food products. The UV tunnel ensures sterilization of both the interior and exterior of packaging containers and various surfaces using powerful UVC lamps, making them fully prepared for the filling process.

Advantages of Using a UV Tunnel in the Food Industry

UV tunnel systems use UVC lamps to sterilize all surfaces that come into contact with food products, such as containers, packaging, and conveyor belts. Implementing this tunnel in the food industry offers numerous benefits to food manufacturers. Given the importance of clean containers in food packaging, UV tunnels play a significant role in ensuring consumer safety by disinfecting these surfaces.

Other advantages of UV tunnel technology include:

• Highly flexible application
• Low operating temperature, making it suitable for heat-sensitive containers
• Fast disinfection of containers and surfaces with low power consumption
• Easy installation, relocation, cleaning, and maintenance
• Low vulnerability to damage
• Elimination of microorganisms, enhancing product quality
• Prolonged shelf life of food products
• Preservation of volume, color, and freshness of food products for a longer period
• Reduced contamination risks
• Prevention of insect penetration into dry food products

Consultation and Purchase of UV Tunnels from Packen

As mentioned, UV tunnel technology is preferred over other disinfection methods because it significantly reduces microbial load while extending the shelf life of food products. Equipped with UVC lamps, this device is ideal for surface sterilization. It is highly favored in the food industry due to its ability to eliminate over 99.9% of all pathogens without the need for toxic chemicals.

Packen, a leading manufacturer of technical equipment, including UV tunnels, can meet your needs for cleaning and disinfecting various surfaces and containers. If you require this practical device for your production line, our experts are ready to assist you in improving your food production processes.