A long-time customer successfully used an American Ultraviolet UV-C conveyor for years, then returned for a larger, faster, next-generation custom system. The new conveyor doubles the lamp count from 24 to 48 and increases maximum belt speed from 75 feet per minute to 125 feet per minute, expanding production capacity for the same established application.
From Proven Performance to Expanded Capacity
The customer's original American Ultraviolet UV-C conveyor had supported the application for years. When production requirements increased, the customer did not need to reinvent the process. It needed more capacity from a supplier and UV-C approach it already knew.
The new project built on that operating experience. American Ultraviolet designed a larger system for the same application, increasing both UV-C lamp capacity and conveyor speed while retaining the sanitation-focused construction, controls, safety features, and service access required in a food-processing environment.
Original System vs. Expanded System
| Comparison Metric | Original System | Expanded System |
|---|---|---|
| UV-C Lamp Count | 24 lamps | 48 lamps |
| Maximum Conveyor Speed | 75 FPM | 125 FPM |
| Customer Relationship | Long-time customer | Returned customer |
| Application | Established application | Same application, expanded capacity |
The Expanded American Ultraviolet Solution
American Ultraviolet engineered a custom UV-C Conveyorized Treatment System around the customer's expanded production requirements. High-output UV-C lamps are positioned above and below the conveyor belt to provide dual-sided exposure during a single pass. The 48-lamp configuration and belt speed of up to 125 FPM give the customer greater processing capacity than the original 24-lamp, 75 FPM system.
As with the original application, system performance depends on the product, treatment conditions, target microorganisms, lamp output, belt speed, and operating environment. Application-specific testing and validation should be used to establish performance for the intended use.
Designed for Food-Processing Environments
The expanded system combines increased throughput with construction and service features suited to demanding food-production operations:
Heavy-duty stainless-steel construction designed for stringent sanitation routines.
Dedicated sealed enclosure protecting automation and electrical components.
Protective lamp coating preventing glass hazards in food processing environments.
Emergency stops and safety interlocks for complete operator protection.
Integrated cooling provisions maintaining peak lamp output and operating efficiency.
Pull-out lamp drawers and accessible enclosures for fast, routine maintenance.
Why the Customer Returned
Proven Performance: The customer had years of experience with the original American Ultraviolet conveyor and returned when greater capacity was needed.
Scalable Custom Engineering: The expanded system was engineered for the same application rather than treated as a one-size-fits-all replacement.
More Production Capacity: The new configuration doubles the lamp count and raises maximum conveyor speed from 75 FPM to 125 FPM.
Familiar Operating Approach: The larger system preserves the dual-sided UV-C concept and sanitation-focused design used in the established application.
Long-Term Partnership: The repeat project demonstrates American Ultraviolet's ability to support customers as production requirements evolve.
Results: A Proven Process, Ready for More Throughput
The new system gives the food processor a larger-capacity UV-C conveyor for the same established application. By moving from 24 lamps to 48 lamps and from a maximum speed of 75 FPM to 125 FPM, the customer can support increased production requirements while continuing to work with American Ultraviolet as its UV-C equipment partner.
UV-C performance varies based on product characteristics, operating conditions, target microorganisms, processing environment, lamp output, belt speed, and treatment parameters. Application-specific testing and validation should be conducted to determine performance for each installation and intended use.