Containers

All objects such as bottles, cans, milk containers, beer barrels and jam jars into which sterilized preserves are filled can be kept germ-free after cleaning and disinfection with chemical agents during further processing. Direct irradiation in shielded channels should be used here.

Filling systems

Equipment and materials that come into contact with sterilized filling material should, like the containers into which the material is filled, be constantly irradiated.
Additional disinfection of the filling material prevents bacterial infestation from the air.

Packaging systems

The technical complexity of a UV disinfection system is much lower than for other types.
The efficiency of the disinfection will depend on the type of packaging material. Smooth surfaces achieve the highest degree of disinfection. In the case of plastic materials, an expert opinion on UV resistance should be obtained beforehand from the relevant base material supplier.
In the case of automatic packaging machines, the UV disinfection system should be linked directly to the machine if possible. Uninterrupted irradiation should be ensured before and after filling until sealing with the likewise disinfected cover film.

Conveyor belts in the food industry

To prevent the transfer of different cultures, for example the ripening flora when processing different types of sausage, on conveyor belts, it is possible to install a corresponding UV disinfection unit underneath the belts.
This would allow the belt to be disinfected repeatedly at intervals depending on the belt speed.

Home textiles and mattresses

It is also possible to irradiate home textiles and mattresses. This method is used in hospitals, old people's homes and when re-occupying vacation homes that are not used regularly.
However, UV radiation can only inactivate germs that are directly reached by the radiation. However, the surface properties of these materials always lead to the formation of micro-shadows. It is possible that germs may evade the effects of the radiation.

Walls

The inner walls of tanks, but also masonry, can be irradiated on the surface. However, it should be mentioned here that UV radiation only inactivates germs that are directly reached by the radiation. However, the surface properties of these materials always lead to the formation of micro-shadows. It is possible that germs may evade the effects of the radiation.