UV LAMPS

UV LAMP

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Founded in 1940, Helios Quartz Group has been a
family-owned company with two production plants in
Italy and Switzerland combined with offices in the
USA, South America, and Asia to become a major
international supplier for Quartz Glass processing
and the manufacturing of IR & UV Lamps. Helios
Quartz also produces Specialized Equipment for
Industrial, Scientific, and Medical applications.

Helios has extensive experience in the manufactur-

ing and production of Ultraviolet Lamps (UV) for
low pressure, amalgam, medium pressure with
mercury & black-light lamps.

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 UV LIGHT

Ultraviolet radiation (so-called UV or ultraviolet rays or The name means "beyond violet" (from Latin ultra,
ultraviolet light) is an electromagnetic radiation, "beyond") because the spectrum consists of electro-
belonging to the electromagnetic spectrum, which magnetic waves with higher frequencies than those
emits a shorter wavelength than that of visible light but that humans identify as the colour violet, being the one
longer than X-rays. with the shortest wavelength.
Spectrum of light visible to the human eye

Infrared Ultraviolet

750nm 700nm 650nm 600nm 550nm 500nm 450nm 400nm

1km 1m 1cm 1mm 1nm

10 5 10 4 10 3 10 2 10 1 10 0 10 -1 10 -2 10 -3 10 -4 10 -5 10 -6 10 -7 10 -8 10 -9 10 -10 10 -11 10 -12 10 -13 10 -14 10 -15

AC current Radio-Television-Microwave Infrared Ultraviolet X rays Gamma

radiation radiation rays

UV LAMPS
UV lamps produced by Helios are made of a quartz tube, sealed at both ends, containing a small quantity of mercury
and an inert gas.

Exhaust point

Pinch

Cable

Base
UV medium pressure mercury lamp

Foil

Electrode
 Ultraviolet light can be divided into two ranges: near UV The Sun emits ultraviolet light at all three bands UV-A,
spectral range (380-200 nm) and far-UV spectral range UV-B and UV-C but, due to the absorption by the first
(200-10 nm). When considering the effect of UV radia- Ozone layer of the atmosphere, about 99% of ultraviolet
tion on human health, the range of UV wavelengths is rays that reach the earth's surface is UV-A. Almost
typically divided UV-A (400-315 nm), UV-B (315-280 nm) 100% of the UV-C rays and 95% of UV-B rays is filtered
and UV-C (280-100 nm). by Earth's atmosphere.
Electromagnetic spectrum

Infrared Visible light UV-A UV-B UV-C Vacuum-UV X rays

315 280
750nm 700nm 650nm 600nm 550nm 500nm 450nm 400nm 350nm 300nm 250nm 200nm 150nm 100nm

Helios produces ultraviolet lamps made of quartz glass with wavelengths from 185 to 400 nm.

UV lamps produced by Helios Quartz are made of a quartz tube, sealed at both ends, containing a small quantity of
mercury and an inert gas.

Electrode

Quadripin

UV germicidal low pressure mercury lamp

Base

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 UV LAMPS MADE OF QUARTZ GLASS
UV medium pressure mercury lamp

UV medium pressure mercury lamp

Amalgam UV low pressure lamp

Amalgam UV low pressure lamp

UV low pressure mercury lamp

UV low pressure mercury lamp

Wood light UV lamp

QUARTZ

Trasmissivity of Quartz Glass

The choice of using a quartz tube to produce UV lamps Transmission (%) 254nm Disinfection
100
is not random: this material, known for its high thermal
and mechanical stability, has high transmission
80
efficiency and it is highly transparent to UV radiation.
60

Natural
40 Synthetic
Helios uses different kinds of quartz tubes according to 185nm Ti Doped
max oxidation rate
the type of ultraviolet lamp to be produced: 20
• Natural quartz
• Synthetic Quartz Wavelength (nm)
0
• Doped Quartz (Ozone Free) 150 175 200 225 250 275 300
Helios produce :

• Medium pressure UV lamps

• Low pressure UV lamps

• Amalgam UV Lamps

• UV Black Light lamps (Wood's light)

• Quartz glass plates

• Quartz glass disks

• Quartz glass tubes

• Quartz glass domed tubes

Grinded plate

Domed tube with flared fired ends

Big thickness quartz tube

Domed tube
Fired ends
tes pla
Optical polished

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MERCURY MEDIUM PRESSURE
UV LAMPS (mod.HMPL)
The mercury medium pressure UV lamps are appreciated mainly for two applications:

• For UV curing and drying

• For UV disinfection and oxidation

Thanks to its great experience in the production of UV

lamps, Helios Quartz possesses the technology to offer
its customers both "rolled sealed" lamps (A) and
"pinched sealed" lamps (B); here below some explana-
tory drawings.

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A - Rolled sealed lamps

Ceramic cap
Electrode
Pure quartz
tube

Molibden foil

Welding
W bar

The sealing process of the lamp occurs on a lathe

under vacuum. While perfectly heated, the Quartz will
collapse around the leaves of molybdenum.
 OF Ozone Free - OG Ozone Generating - * Curing lamps - ** Disinfection lamps - *** Oxidation lamps
The main features of the medium-pressure UV lamps manufactured by Helios are as follows:
Quartz tubes: • Natural Quartz (OF) • Natural Quartz (OG) • Synthetic Quartz (OG)
Outer diameter (OD) of the quartz tubes from 10 mm to 38 mm
Arc length from 50 mm to 2500 mm and Power range from 100 W to 60 kW
Shape of the lamp body: • Linear • U form • Spiral • Other forms available upon request
Max nominal power density per unit length (to be checked in the prototyping stage):
• from 80 W/cm to 300 W/cm* • from 80 W/cm to 120 W/cm** • from 80 W/cm to 250 W/cm***
Useful life (lab tested and according to the power of the lamp - one ignition per day):
• from 1000 h to 1500 h* • from 1500 h to 5000 h** • from 1500 h to 5000 h***
Surface temperature (lab tested and according to lamp power) from 600°C to 900°C

B - Pinched sealed lamps

Electrode Ceramic cap

Pinching
Pure quartz
tube

Molibden foil

Welding

W bar

The sealing process takes place using a spiker pinching

machine; the quartz, suitably warmed, is pressed by
two hammers.

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MERCURY MEDIUM PRESSURE
UV LAMPS (mod. HMPL)
For special applications, in addition to the usual
mercury lamps, Helios has developed a series of UV
Lamps (Metal Halide) adding doping elements (metal
halide) that change the spectrum of ultraviolet radia-
tion, thus optimizing it for different possible applica-
tions.

All lamps produced by Helios are available with differ-

ent specifications/configurations, both in not doped
quartz and in Ozone-Free quartz.

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UV MEDIUM PRESSURE MERCURY VAPOUR LAMPS UV MEDIUM PRESSURE LAMPS GALLIUM DOPED
These UV lamps, emit across the entire spectrum of The metal halide UV medium pressure gallium doped
ultraviolet light (UVA, UVB and UVC) with peak emission lamps emit UV radiation with peak emission in the UVA
in the UVA range at 366 nm. range at 420 nm.

Emission (%) Emission (%)

100 100
90 90
80 80
70 70
60 60
50 50
40 40
30 30
20 20
10 Wavelength 10 Wavelength
(nm) (nm)
0 0
200 225 250 275 300 325 350 375 400 425 450 475 500 200 225 250 275 300 325 350 375 400 425 450 475 500
 Helios can produce medium pressure UV lamps suita-
ble for almost all UV systems; the following is a list of
the necessary information for spare parts:
• Electrical Data (Power [W], input tension [V0 - VL] or
input current [A0 - AL])
• Total length of the lamp (inclusive of terminal
ceramic) (1)
• Arc length (2)
• Diameter of the quartz tube (3)
5 • Cable length (4)
• Type of ceramic terminal (5)
• Type of electrical connection needed (6)
• Type of reflector (7)
• Lamp production of ozone Yes/No
• Code of the lamp to be replaced

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5 Cap 5 Cap

4 Cable side A 4 Cable side B

Q L MT MS R7S 6 Lamp cable connection 6 Lamp cable connection

UV MEDIUM PRESSURE LAMPS IRON DOPED UV MEDIUM PRESSURE LAMPS LEAD DOPED
The metal halide UV medium pressure iron doped The metal halide UV medium pressure lead doped
lamps emit UV radiation with peak emission in the UVA lamps emit UV radiation with peak emission in the UVA
range at 366 nm and 440 nm. range at 357 nm and 420 nm.

Emission (%) Emission (%)

100 100
90 90
80 80
70 70
60 60
50 50
40 40
30 30
20 20
10 Wavelength 10 Wavelength
(nm) (nm)
0 0
200 225 250 275 300 325 350 375 400 425 450 475 500 200 225 250 275 300 325 350 375 400 425 450 475 500

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MERCURY LOW PRESSURE
UV LAMPS (mod. HGL-HOGL-HSGL)

The low pressure UV lamps, also called "germicidal

lamps", exploit UVC light to get the rapid sterilization of
bacteria, molds, fungi, viruses and microorganisms
both in air and in water. In this category of lamps about
40% of electricity is converted directly into UVC radia-
tion with monochromatic emission at 254 nm for
germicidal applications and at 185 nm for the oxidation
of surfaces.

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The data in the table are only general information. For

any specific requests or to receive more detailed
information, please contact the Helios Technical
Departement.

Quartz low pressure Quartz low pressure

LAMP TYPE Soft glass low pressure
(standard) (high output)

HELIOS MODEL HGL HOGL HSGL

INPUT POWER 4-80 W 10-160 W 4-80 W
POWER DENSITY 0,3-0,5 W/cm 0,7-1 W/cm 0,25-0,3 W/cm
UVC RADIATION <200 µW/cm <350 µW/cm <200 µW/cm
WORKING TEMPERATURE 50 °C 50 °C 50 °C
185 nm 254 nm 185 nm 254 nm 254 nm
WAVE LENGTH/EFFICIENCY
2% 40% 2% 25%-35% 35%
SURFACE TEMPERATURE 30-50 °C >50 °C 30-50 °C
CURRENT 0,3-0,4 A 0,8-1,3 A 0,3-0,4 A
LIFETIME 16000 h >12000 h 16000 h
INFLUENCE OF ENVIRONMENT TEMP. High High High
 The main features of the low-pressure UV lamps manufactured by Helios are as follows:
Quartz tube: • Natural Quartz (OF) • Natural Quartz (OG) • Synthetic Quartz (OG)

OF Ozone Free - OG Ozone Generating

Outer diameter (OD) of the quartz tubes from 10 mm to 38 mm
Arc length from L. 50 mm. to L. 2000 mm and Power range from 5 W to 200 W
Lamp Body shape: • Linear • U form • Spiral • Other forms available upon request
Max nominal power density per unit length (to be checked in prototyping phase): 1W/cm
UVC max power intensity per unit length (to be checked in the prototyping stage): 0,4 W/cm
Lifetime (lab tested and according to lamp power) up to 16000 hours
Working temperature from 5°C to 40°C with stable UVC emission
Maximum loss of efficiency at the end of its useful life: 40%

Helios uses the best materials in the production of

mercury UV low pressure lamps and is able to provide
customers with all standard models available on the
market, with all possible configurations of the termi-
nals, also with the configuration "High Output" where
UVC emission can be up to 60% higher than the basic
model with the same wavelength.

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MERCURY LOW PRESSURE
UV LAMPS (mod. HGL-HOGL-HSGL)
Depending on the materials used, mercury low
pressure UV lamps can be divided into two large
families: "Ozone Generating" lamps and "Ozone Free"
lamps.
Helios usually chooses quartz glass for the production
of low-pressure UV lamps because it ensures very high
levels of UV transmission (equal to or higher than 90%);
moreover, it is very resistant to solarization phenome-
non and little susceptible to mechanical failures or to
thermal shocks. However, for less important applica-
tions or for smaller budgets, Helios provides the same
lamps in Soft Glass.
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Lamps produced in undoped natural quartz glass Natural and Synthetic quartz glass
(ozone generating)
Ozone is the strongest oxidizing agent available: it Spectral radiation strength (relative units)
1
reacts with a multitude of organic compounds and can
oxidize and disinfect air and water. Ozone is a highly
0,8
efficient deodorant and it is able to sterilize complete
surfaces, mold in the air and bacteria. Helios provides
two different types of Ozone generating lamps: "H" 0,6
(high ozone generation) and "VH" (very high ozone
generation). 0,4
Natural quartz glass
Lamps produced in synthetic quartz glass (ozone Synthetic quartz glass
0,2
generating)
Wavelength
By using synthetic quartz glass it is possible to obtain a (nm)
higher efficiency of UV transmission at 185 nm; these 0
160 240 320 400
lamps represent a good solution for the processes of
oxidation.
 Caps configuration

HCL HGL
2,48 2,48 2,48 2,48 2,48 7,90

7,24 7,24 7,24 7,24 7,24 9,00

24,00 18,50
33,30 33,30 33,30 33,30 33,30 33,30

Sizes in mm
44,00
6,30 12,75 12,75
7,90 4,75 4,75

23,00 18,50 18,50 18,50 18,50 18,50 18,50

Natural and Synthetic quartz glass

Spectral radiation strength (relative units)
Lamps produced in natural doped quartz glass 1
(ozone free)
Helios, using suitably doped quartz glass (Ti), produces 0,8
“L” (ozone free) germicidal lamps which can be used
for ultraviolet disinfection with a UV emission peak
0,6
(monochromatic) at 254 nm, a wavelength useful also
for the destruction of the ozone.
0,4
Lamps produced in soft glass (ozone free) Ozone-free lamps
Germicidal lamps, produced with Soft Glass (SG), have 0,2
a peak wavelength at 254 nm where the germicidal Wavelength
efficiency is about 30%. (nm)
0
160 240 320 400

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AMALGAM LOW PRESSURE
UV LAMPS (mod. HAL)
UV low pressure amalgam lamps don't contain only
mercury: inside the lamp there is a solid amalgam, that
is to say an alloy of mercury with other metals.
The low-pressure amalgam lamps produced by Helios
are the best solution for ultraviolet disinfection and
oxidation of water, air and surfaces because they
combine a very long working life (up to 20,000 hours)
with an excellent UVC efficiency at 254 nm (up to 45%)
and a much higher power density than traditional low
pressure or mercury medium pressure lamps, as
shown in the table below.

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The data in the table are only general information. For

any specific requests or to receive more detailed
information, please contact the Helios Technical
Departement.

Low pressure
LAMP TYPE Amalgam low pressure Medium pressure
(high output)

HELIOS MODEL HOGL HAL HMPL

INPUT POWER 10-160 W 50-1500 W 1-30 KW
POWER DENSITY 0,8-1,3 W/cm 1-6 W/cm 80-300 W/cm
UVC RADIATION <350 µW/cm <1000 µW/cm <35000 µW/cm
185 nm 254 nm 185 nm 254 nm Broad band polychromatic
WAVE LENGTH/EFFICIENCY
2% 25-35% 2% <45% 5-15%
SURFACE TEMPERATURE >50 °C 90-120 °C 500-950 °C
CURRENT 0,8-1,3 A 1,2-5 A 0,3-0,4 A
LIFETIME 12000 h >12000 h 9000 h
INFLUENCE OF ENVIRONMENT TEMP. High High Low
 The main features of the low-pressure UV amalgam lamps manufactured by Helios are as follows::
Quartz tubes: • Natural Quartz (OF) - efficiency at 254 nm • Natural Quartz (OG) • Syntetic Quartz (OG)
Outer diameter (OD) of the quartz tubes from 10 mm to 38 mm

OF Ozone Free - OG Ozone Generating

Arc length from L. 100 mm up to L. 2600 mm and Power range from 50 W to 1500 W
Lamp Body shape: • Linear • U form • Spiral • Other forms available upon request
Max nominal power density per unit length (to be checked in prototyping phase): 6W/cm
UVC max power intensity per unit length (to be checked in the prototyping stage): 4 W/cm
Coefficient of electric power conversion in UVC radiation at 254 nm up to 45%
Lifetime (lab tested and according to lamp power) up to 20000 hours
Working temperature from 1°C to 60°C with stable UVC emission
Maximum loss of efficiency at the end of its useful life from 5% to 20%

UV amalgam lamps produced by Helios, thanks to their

high power and long-lasting quality, represent a
convenient solution for UV disinfection systems,
containing the operating and maintenance costs due to
the decrease of the total number of the lamps and
electronic components to be installed.

A special coating process of the glass quartz allows the

amalgam and low pressure UV lamps to maintain a
nearly constant germicidal action throughout the life
cycle of the lamp, thus increasing its durability.

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AMALGAM LOW PRESSURE
UV LAMPS (mod. HAL)
Helios usually chooses the natural quartz glass for the
production of low pressure amalgam UV because it
provides very high levels of UV transmission (greater
than or equal to 90%); moreover, it is very resistant to
solarization and it is not susceptible to mechanical
failure or thermal shocks. However, for special applica-
tions of disinfection and ultraviolet oxidation, Helios
produces the same lamps in synthetic quartz glass
with a UV emission at 185 nm for ozone generation or
oxidation processes on surfaces.

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Helios uses the finest materials for the production of

low pressure amalgam mercury lamps and is able to
offer all standardized models available on the market in
different solutions and configurations as shown below,
both in the "ozone-generating" and in the "Ozone
Free" version.

Natural and Synthetic quartz glass

Lamps produced in undoped natural quartz glass Spectral radiation strength (relative units)
1
(ozone-generating)
Ozone is one of the strongest oxidizing agent available,
that reacts with a multitude of polluting organic 0,8
compounds to oxidize and disinfect air and water from
molds, alga, bacteria and virus. 0,6

Lamps produced in synthetic quartz glass (ozone 0,4

generating) Natural quartz glass
Using the synthetic quartz glass you have a greater Synthetic quartz glass
efficiency of UV transmission at 185 nm; these lamps 0,2
represent a good solution for oxidation processes. Wavelength
(nm)
0
160 240 320 400
 Helios can produce medium pressure UV lamps
suitable for almost all UV systems; below a list of the
necessary information for spare parts:
• Electrical Data (Power [W], input tension [V0 - VL] or
input current [A0 - AL])
• Total length of the lamp (inclusive of terminal
ceramic) (1)
• Arc length (2)
• Diameter of the quartz tube (3)
5 • Cable length (4)
• Type of ceramic terminal (5)
• Type of electrical connection needed (6)
• Lamp production of ozone Yes/No
• Code of the lamp to be replaced

1
2 a

QPH QPS MBP QPA TPH 3 b

5 Cap
1
4 Cable side A 2 a

3 b

QPRH mBP QP UP 6 Lamp cable connection 5 Cap

Natural and Synthetic quartz glass

Spectral radiation strength (relative units)
1

0,8
Lamps produced with doped natural quartz glass
(ozone free)
Made of doped quartz glass (Ti), the "Ozone Free" 0,6
lamps are used for disinfection, when you need only
one wavelength peak at 254 nm. It is important to note 0,4
that lamps that emit at this wavelength can also be
Ozone-free lamps
used for the destruction of ozone.
0,2
Wavelength
(nm)
0
160 240 320 400

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AMALGAM LOW PRESSURE
UV LAMPS (mod. HCL-HSSL)
Thanks to more than ten years of experience both in the
production of UV lamps and in the processing of quartz
glass, Helios is able to produce traditional low-
pressure UV mercury lamps and amalgam lamps with
non-linear forms. In particular, in addition to the
classic U-shaped lamps already widely available on the
market, below there are some forms of lamps that we
have created for special germicidal applications.

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The Helios technical office is able to design and develop

optimal HCL lamps according to the specifications
provided by the customer.

1 2 3
 Helios is also able to provide every type of germicidal
amalgam lamp mod. HSSL (Helios Special Shape
Lamps); the table below shows some models.

UV amalgam lamp Dimensions

Tube Quartz tube UV emission
mod. HSSL and Power Current
diameter linear legth shape at 254 nm
(Helios Special Shape Lamps)

HSSL155 10 mm 1595 mm on request 155 W 0,8 A 47 W

HSSL175 12 mm 1595 mm on request 175 W 1,0 A 56 W

HSSL200 15 mm 1595 mm on request 200 W 1,2 A 70 W

HSSL310 19 mm 1595 mm on request 310 W 2,0 A 105 W

HSSL325 28 mm 1595 mm on request 325 W 3,2 A 125 W

HSSL610 32 mm 1595 mm on request 610 W 5,0 A 200 W

Helios provides models (see above) in all the possible Lamp data is based on measurements performed
configurations of terminals with vertical working under laboratory conditions in air at room ambient
position. temperature. Measurements were performed on a
The forms 1-6 are available for tubes with maximum high-frequency, current limited electronic ballast and
length of 1595 mm and with diameter of 10 - 12 - 15 - represent average values at 1 meter.
19 - 28 and 32 mm. HSSL lamps are designed for operation on a preheat
balast only, unless otherwise noted.

4 5 6

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BLACK LIGHT UV LAMPS
(WOOD LIGHT)
The name Wood lamp (named after the American
scientist Robert Williams Wood), or black light, refers to
a light source that emits electromagnetic radiation
predominantly in the range of ultraviolet and in the
visible light range.

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Helios produces Wood lamps with ultraviolet emission

peaks at 254 nm, 310 nm and 366 nm.

•UV-C short-waves (180-280 nm) emitted at 254 nm Ultraviolet radiation

are suitable for chemical, photochemical and chroma-
tographic applications; in microbiology they are useful Trasmission (%)
100
for the identification of bacteria and fungi, for the analy-
sis of fluorescent materials and for the analysis of
80
minerals.
•UV-B medium waves (280-320 nm) emitted at 310 nm
are suitable for the chromatographic analyses and GEL, 60
for tests on thin layers, for searching tests of electro-
254 nm
phoresis in DNA / RNA, and for the analysis of miner- 40 310 nm
als. 366 nm
•UV-A long-waves (320-380 nm) emitted at 366 nm are
20
suitable for many organic applications, fluorescence Wavelength
tests, in the food processing industry, for the control of (nm)
banknotes and documents, art restoration, in many 0
200 250 300 350 400
microbiological tests or in the field of dermatology
diseases and for the cure of favism or for geological
inspections.
 Lamps configuration

Medium Bipin

12,75

Sizes in mm
Mignon Bipin

4,75

A Wood lamp produces light which is not directly visible

to the human eye; however, it can be used to illuminate
materials on which a ultraviolet radiation causes
fluorescent and phosphorescent effects.
Possible applications of these properties can be found
in the fight against the counterfeiting of banknotes,
through the use of banknote verification, or in the
search for cracks in metal structures which are coated
with materials responsive to UV rays.

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ACCESSORIES
ELECTROMAGNETIC BALLAST WITH ELECTRONIC BALLASTS
STARTER/IGNITORS Electronic power supplies (ballasts) are commonly
They represent the most widely used method to operate used in UV mercury low pressure amalgam lamps
correctly the mercury low pressure UV lamps. disinfection systems.

Electromechanical Inductance
ballast
Electronic
ballast

Starter Lighter two-wire

SPECIAL CABLES FOR HIGH TENSION

Helios pays particular attention to the quality of all
materials and components needed to produce its UV
lamps; the choice of the cables is particularly impor-
tant. The standard models have cables that can
withstand temperatures up to 250 ° C; moreover,
special cables are designed for the specific use in UV
applications in high temperature and high voltage.

The quality department of Helios tests periodically the

level of light resistance of cables used in the production
of the UV lamps through our device INVE 2000 for the
control of the ageing level of materials.
TRANSFORMERS, REACTORS AND LIGHT- POWER CAPACITORS AND REGULATORS
ERS
They are the method for a correct ignition, supply and Capacitors work in order to re-establish the power
operation of mercury medium pressure UV lamps. factor after the transit through the electric group and
Each lamp has to work exclusively with the electric the UV medium pressure lamp, thus optimizing the
group with which it was designed. electrical consumption. Regulators work to optimize
the UV radiation according to the different applications.

Power factor correction

capacitor
A
Power factor correction

Inductance
Transformer

Transformer
capacitor

Electronic Lighter
three-wires
A

SUPPORTS
Among the accessories we recommend the use of
special steel supports for the installation of the lamps
inside the UV curing and disinfection system. These
supports are specially made for Helios with a special
steel which can resist to high temperatures (>1000°),
with a controlled expansion that keeps shape memory.
The Technical Department is able to assist the client in
choosing the proper support for each lamp and to
advise about the correct assembly.
In the picture you can see an example of our codes
10Z00314 and 10Z00320.

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ACCESSORIES
TUBES DOMED TUBES

The function of quartz tubes, inside of which the UV The function of the quartz domed tubes is to isolate the
lamp is placed, is to isolate the lamp from the flow of air lamp electrically and thermally from the external fluid
and water, thus avoiding possible accidental breakag- thus avoiding possible accidental breakages.
es. Helios has always available at stock a full range of
Helios has always at stock a full range of standard standard diameters commonly used on the market; in
diameters commonly used on the market; in addition, addition, the production department of Helios is able to
the production department is able to satisfy in a short satisfy in a short time any specific request of the
time any specific demand of customers by providing customers by providing them with customized sleeves
them with customized tubes with fired (a), flared (b) or with fired (a), flared (b) or flanged (c) edges and with
flanged (c) edges. round (d) or flat (e) bottom.

a b c d e

CUSTOMIZED SOLUTIONS
Helios can count on many years of experience in the The quality department of Helios tests periodically the
field of water treatment and is able to support its level of UV light resistance of materials through our
customers by providing them with optimum solutions device INVE 2000 for the control of the ageing level of
for UV systems for the disinfection of water, air and materials. The pictures below show this device and we
surfaces. Helios is able to develop solutions with a kindly invite our interested customers to contact our
special plastic material that is resistant to UV radiation; sale offices to receive all the technical information and
solutions to house UV lamps, isolate and connect the documentations.
UV lamps to the systems.
COOLING TUBES QUARTZ PLATES AND UV REFLECTORS

The function of the cooling quartz tubes is to filter the Helios produces quartz plates, up to a length of 2500
infrared rays emitted by the mercury medium pressure mm, selecting the best raw materials and the appropri-
UV lamp and avoid, in this way, possible damages to the ate production process, in order to ensure the best
product. grade for each application and optimize the ultraviolet
Helios keeps always at stock a full range of standard transmittance.
diameters commonly used on the market; moreover, Helios keeps always at stock a full range of standard
the production department Helios is able to satisfy in a thicknesses commonly used on the market; moreover,
short time any request of the customers, providing the production dept. of Helios is able to satisfy any
them with customized solutions, according to their request in a short time by providing both flat and round
specifications and drawings. plates, also according to the design and specifications
of the customers.
The UV quartz reflectors are plates in quartz with flat or
A curved form, which are processed in a particular way;
B
C D this plates influence the emission of the lamp, optimiz-
ing it according to the different possible applications.
E F

PHOTOCHEMICAL REACTORS SPECIAL EYE PROTECTION

For special applications of oxidation and synthesis, Helios remarks for the operators the need to use
Helios produces photochemical reactors to be used in special glasses protection; in case of non-use of the
labs for different applications: chlorination processes, this protection, Helios declines all responsibility.
production of vitamin D, photopolymerization. These Moreover, we remind our customers to always handle
products are widely appreciated by universities, the UV lamps with suitable gloves on, in order not to
research centres and private laboratories. touch quartz glass with bare hands.
Below, two of our equipment; we kindly invite our
customer to contact our sales department.

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POLYMERIZATION

Drying of UV paints and varnishes Production of printed circuits Production of CD s and DVDs

Wood industry Ceramic industry Plastic industry

Glas industry Automotive – Serigraph lines Serigraph lines for white glas

UV curing and printing industry Offset printing Flessographic printing

Ink printing Packaging industry Labels printing

UV curing for adhesives Serigraph printing Electronics industry

RECOGNITION OF THE PRODUCT

Helios Quartz, being ISO 9001 certified, records any information of the production of every article; for this reason,
each lamp is identified by a string written on the tube of the lamp as shown in the picture.
STERILIZATION

Water treatment Microbiological labs Biological labs

Waste water treatment Ceramic industry Industrial kitchens

Process water treatment Food conveyor systems VOC destruction

Air treatment Refrigerating rooms Seasoning rooms

Photochemical processes Packaging industry Dairy products industry

Food industry Bottling and packaging industry Beverage industry

THE QUALITY IN HELIOS

At Helios we believe that the monitoring and control of the quality of raw
materials and finished products, the traceability of our products, the
production system represent the pillars of our presence on the market and
we intend to keep it this way also in the future, in order to continue operat-
ing on the market.

For this reason, since 2000 the company has been certified by ISO 9001 and
TUV: each commercial or manufacturing process complies with certain
procedures and control standards; to ensure the availability and traceability
of the product, in 2010 we adopted SAP Business One as ERP System.

Helios has been investing heavily on quality control and in this line we are
creating and implementing a department, whose job is to constantly moni-
tor both the incoming material from suppliers and the outgoing products.
Thanks to this department we are able to perform all the dimensional
measurement using traditional tools but also to perform reverse engineer-
ing through our FARO device, which can detect measurements with accura-
cies of 0.05mm. Moreover, we can also measure the transmission of quartz
glass through our spectrophotometer VARIAN cary 500.

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Helios can provide each type of germicidal low pressure mercury lamp model HGL (HELIOS GERMICIDAL LAMPS);
in the table below you can find some models we have always at stock.

Lamps Tube Total Arc

Power Current Voltage UV emission at 254 nm
mod. HGL diameter length length

HGL4T5L 15,7 mm 134,7 mm 77 mm 4W 180 mA 23 V 9 µW/cm2 0,9 W

HGL6T5L 15,7 mm 210,9 mm 154 mm 6W 180 mA 34 V 16 µW/cm2 1,6 W
HGL8T5L 15,7 mm 287,1 mm 231 mm 8W 180 mA 45 V 21 µW/cm2 2,1 W
HGL10T5L 15 mm 357 mm 277 mm 17 W 425 mA 42 V 57 µW/cm2 5,7 W
HGL15T8L 25,7 mm 436,2 mm 353 mm 15 W 350 mA 44 V 47 µW/cm2 4,8 W
HGL20T10L 32,5 mm 588,5 mm 505 mm 19 W 360 mA 58 V 76 µW/cm2 7,5 W
HGL24T5L 15 mm 692 mm 612 mm 32 W 425 mA 77 V 95 µW/cm2 11 W
HGL25T8L 25,7 mm 436,4 mm 353 mm 25 W 620 mA 41 V 71 µW/cm2 7,2 W
HGL30T8L 25,7 mm 893,4 mm 810 mm 30 W 380 mA 80 V 100 µW/cm2 11,3 W
HGL36T5L 15 mm 843 mm 762 mm 41 W 425 mA 98 V 150 µW/cm2 16 W
HGL40T5L 15,7 mm 842 mm 767 mm 41 W 425 mA 98 V 141 µW/cm2 15,6 W
HGL48T5L 15 mm 1148 mm 1067 mm 55 W 425 mA 135 V 180 µW/cm2 22 W
HGL64T5L 15 mm 1554 mm 1474 mm 75 W 425 mA 179 V 240 µW/cm2 33 W
HGL67T5L 15 mm 1630 mm 1550 mm 79 W 425 mA 189 V 252 µW/cm2 34,5 W
HGL135T5L 15 mm 135 mm 55 mm 5W 425 mA 15 V 10 µW/cm2 1,2 W
HGL150T5L 15 mm 150 mm 70 mm 6W 425 mA 18 V 14 µW/cm2 1,5 W
HGL212T5L 15 mm 212 mm 132 mm 10 W 425 mA 25 V 26 µW/cm2 2,7 W
HGL237T5L 15 mm 237 mm 157 mm 11 W 425 mA 30 V 30 µW/cm2 3W
HGL265T5L 15 mm 265 mm 185 mm 12 W 425 mA 35 V 33 µW/cm2 3,4 W
HGL287T5L 15 mm 287 mm 207 mm 14 W 425 mA 34 V 40 µW/cm2 4W
HGL303T5L 15 mm 303 mm 223 mm 15 W 425 mA 35 V 43 µW/cm2 4,3 W
HGL317T5L 15 mm 317 mm 237 mm 16 W 425 mA 46 V 48 µW/cm2 4,8 W
HGL357T5L 15 mm 357 mm 277 mm 17 W 425 mA 42 V 57 µW/cm2 5,7 W
HGL436T5L 15 mm 436 mm 356 mm 21 W 425 mA 51 V 72 µW/cm2 7,3 W
HGL793T5L 15 mm 793 mm 713 mm 38 W 425 mA 92 V 125 µW/cm2 13,5 W
HGL843T5L 15 mm 843 mm 762 mm 41 W 425 mA 98 V 150 µW/cm2 16 W
HGL1148T5L 15 mm 1148 mm 1067 mm 55 W 425 mA 135 V 180 µW/cm2 22 W
HGL1554T5L 15 mm 1554 mm 1474 mm 75 W 425 mA 179 V 240 µW/cm2 33 W
HGL1630T5L 15 mm 1630 mm 1550 mm 79 W 425 mA 189 V 252 µW/cm2 34,5 W

High output lamps

HOGL436T5L 15 mm 436 mm 360 mm 48 W 800 mA 60 V 120 µW/cm2 13 W
HOGL36T5L 15 mm 842 mm 755 mm 87 W 800 mA 110 V 260 µW/cm2 28 W
HOGL846T5L 15 mm 846 mm 767mm 90 W 800 mA 113 V 265 µW/cm2 29 W
HOGL893T5L 15 mm 893 mm 815 mm 95 W 800 mA 120 V 270 µW/cm2 30 W
HOGL64T5L 15 mm 1554 mm 1421 mm 155 W 800 mA 195 V 395 µW/cm2 54 W

We produce the above models with all configurations of the caps also in mod. SGL and with configurations H and VH.
Lamp data is based on measurements performed under laboratory conditions in air at room ambient temperature.
Measurements were performed on a high-frequency, current limited electronic ballast and represent average values
at 1 meter.
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Helios can provide each type of germicidal low pressure mercury lamp model HCL (HELIOS COMPACT LAMPS); in
the table below you can find some models we have always at stock.

UV low pressure lamps

Tube
mod. HCL Max legth Power Current Voltage UV emission at 254 nm
(Helios Compact Lamps) diameter

HCL5W/G23 12,5 mm 83mm 5W 180 mA 34 V 9 µW/cm2 1W

HCL7W/G23 12,5 mm 115 mm 7W 175 mA 47 V 16 µW/cm2 1,8 W
HCL9W/G23/G27 12,5 mm 145 mm 9W 170 mA 60 V 22 µW/cm2 2,4 W
HCL11W/G23 12,5 mm 214 mm 11 W 160 mA 89 V 33 µW/cm2 3,6 W
HCL13W/G23 12,5 mm 155,2 mm 13 W 290 mA 59 V 31 µW/cm2 3,4 W
HCL18/W2G11 17,5 mm 225 mm 18 W 370 mA 60 V 51 µW/cm2 5,5 W
HCL24W/2G11 17,5 mm 320 mm 24 W 350 mA 87 V 65 µW/cm2 7W
HCL35W/HO/2G11 17,5 mm 225 mm 35 W 850 mA 40 V 105 µW/cm2 11 W
HCL36W/2G11 17,5 mm 415 mm 36 W 440 mA 105 V 110 µW/cm2 12 W
HCL55W/2G11 17,5 mm 535 mm 55 W 540 mA 103 V 156 µW/cm2 17 W
HCL60WHO/2G11 17,5 mm 415 mm 60 W 670 mA 120 V 169 µW/cm2 18 W
HCL95WHO/2G11 17,5 mm 535 mm 95 W 950 mA 100 V 304 µW/cm2 32 W

We produce the above models with all configurations of the caps, also in Soft Glass and with configurations H and
VH.
Lamp data is based on measurements performed under laboratory conditions in air at room ambient temperature.
Measurements were performed on a high-frequency, current limited electronic ballast and represent average
values at 1 meter.

Helios can provide each type of germicidal low pressure mercury lamp model HAL (HELIOS AMALGAM LAMPS); in
the table below you can find some models we have always at stock.

Lamps Tube Total Arc

Power Current Voltage UV emission at 254 nm
mod. HAL diameter length length

HAL357T5L 15 mm 357 mm 278 mm 42 W 1,2 A 36 V 110 µW/cm2 11 W

HAL843T5L 15 mm 843 mm 764 mm 110 W 1,2 A 88 V 320 µW/cm2 35 W
HAL1000T5L 15 mm 1000 mm 921 mm 127 W 1,2 A 107 V 370 µW/cm2 42 W
HAL15547T5L 15 mm 1554 mm 1475 mm 190 W 1,2 A 164 V 500 µW/cm2 68 W
HAL357T6L 19 mm 357 mm 278 mm 57 W 1,8 A 32 V 130 µW/cm2 13 W
HAL843T6L 19 mm 843 mm 764 mm 127 W 1,8 A 71 V 400 µW/cm2 43 W
HAL1000T6L 19 mm 1000 mm 921 mm 150 W 1,8 A 84 V 460 µW/cm2 52 W
HAL1554T6L 19 mm 1554 mm 1475 mm 240 W 1,8 A 134 V 630 µW/cm2 87 W
HAL357T6L-H 19 mm 357 mm 278 mm 65 W 2,1 A 31 V 140 µW/cm2 14 W
HAL843T6L-H 19 mm 843 mm 764 mm 172 W 2,1 A 82 V 490 µW/cm2 54 W
HAL1000T6L-H 19 mm 1000 mm 921 mm 207 W 2,1 A 99 V 570 µW/cm2 65 W
HAL1554T6L-H 19 mm 1554 mm 1475 mm 320 W 2,1 A 154 V 750 µW/cm2 105 W
HAL1554T10L 32 mm 1554 mm 1434 mm 471 W 5A 95 V 1160 µW/cm2 157 W

We produce the above models with all configurations of the caps, also in Soft Glass and with configurations H and
VH.
Lamp data is based on measurements performed under laboratory conditions in air at room ambient temperature.
Measurements were performed on a high-frequency, current limited electronic ballast and represent average values
at 1 meter.
HAL lamps are designed for operation on a preheat balast only, unless otherwise noted.

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Helios Quartz Group SA Helios Italquartz S.r.l.

Production Site / R&D and Production Site / R&D and
Technical Center Technical Center
Via Roncaglia 20 6883 Via delle Industrie 103/A 20040
Novazzano - Svizzera Cambiago - Milano - Italia
+41 (0) 919233555/6 +39 02 95 34 93 18
+41 (0) 919233557 +39 02 95 34 50 85
[email protected] [email protected]
www.heliosquartz.com www.heliosquartz.com

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Helios Quartz America Inc. Shenyang Helios Tech. Co. Ltd

Distributor – Logistic and Technical Distributor and Logistic center
center for North America region for China Mainland region
8444 W. Central Ave., # 2 Sylvania, Building A,1506 Midland Tower. No.208
OH 43560 USA Changjiang S.St. Huanggu District,
+1 (419) 882-3377 Shenyang, China
+1 (419) 787-8307 +86 024-3163319
[email protected] [email protected]
www.heliosquartz.com www.heliosquartz.com

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Helios Quartz Asia Ltd. Helios Quartz Turkey

Distributor and Logistic center Commercial branch
for Asia Pacific region for Turkey region
11 A, Yue on Commercial Building Mimaroba Mh. Mustafa Kemal Bulvarı.
335-387 Lockhart Road Wanchai, Colorist A Blok. Kat 3 D.50
HongKong Mimaroba, Büyükçekmece - Istanbul
+86 (132) 38830625 +90 8502281908
[email protected] [email protected]
www.heliosquartz.com www.heliosquartz.com