Lamp Manufacture

Hanovia is widely recognised as a world leader in the manufacture of UV lamps for germicidal and photo-oxidation applications. We offer a depth of knowledge in lamp manufacture thanks to our history and the continual search for improvements in lamp technology and manufacturing processes.

Overview of Hanovia lamp manufacture history: 1924 British Hanovia Quartz Lamp Company Ltd established 1925 Start of the manufacture of the mercury arc UV lamps 1935 Introduction of the modern self starting mercury lamp 1939 Production of the first air disinfection lamps 1957 Manufacture of water disinfection lamps 2001 Queens Award for innovation won for the design of the Hanovia SuperTOC lamp 2005 Introduction of new small compact MP lamp for the Quantum disinfection system

Hanovia has been manufacturing UV lamps since 1925, both for our own use and that of other UV disinfection equipment manufacturers. Our policy is one of continuous improvement, with an ongoing capital investment programme ensuring we continue to employ best practices in the manufacture of UV sources. Recent investments include new rare gas supply and sophisticated analysis systems, reinforcing our ability to maintain the high levels of purity of our lamp filling gas. Growing levels of sales meant that we also installed new furnaces, enabling us to offer short lead-time delivery to all our customers. Our lamp development is assisted by our dedicated laboratory containing a spectroradiometer measurement facility fully traceable to international UV measurement standards. Continuous lamp testing programs ensure further improvements to lamp performance and life on specific applications.