Heraeus Noblelight’s UV-C air purifiers enhances passenger safety against COVID-19 pathogens

• UV-C devices increase safety for passengers in buses
• UV-C light effectively eliminates COVID-19 pathogens, flu and other microbes
• Retrofitting a bus is quick and inexpensive
• Customers can choose between integrated and stand-alone air purification systems

In the fight against the Corona pandemic, specialty lighting supplier Heraeus Noblelight is now offering its scientifically tested UV-C air purifiers for every type of bus worldwide. In addition to integrated solutions in ventilation systems, Heraeus now also offers a ventilation-independent system for air purification in buses. “Our devices install quickly and inexpensively in vehicles of all brands, such as MAN, Mercedes, Solaris or Scania – this is good news for all people who travel by public transport, even in these difficult times,” said Martin Ackermann, Managing Director of Heraeus Noblelight.

“Scientific studies show: Air purification with UV-C is the world’s best and most effective technology against viruses or bacteria of any kind. The method destroys the COVID-19 virus and mutations immediately.”

Ventilation systems in local and long-distance public transport vehicles are a known source of virus spread: in buses and trains, where many people come into contact with each other in a relatively confined space and often over a long period of time, viruses spread via the air in ventilation systems – ideal conditions for viruses. In September, a renowned medical journal reported how one man infected a third of all passengers on a bus trip with the coronavirus. Passengers expect safety, reliability and comfort while traveling. To solve this dilemma, more and more transport companies are opting for UV-C disinfection technology. In Hanau, for example, regular buses with UV-C systems have been rolling through the city since November. The public transportation company there can once again transport more passengers and at the same time increase protection for passengers against viruses and bacteria. Disinfection of the cabin air with UV-C light is considered by many experts to be a particularly reliable solution for this purpose.

Customers can choose from a variety of Heraeus models for their buses. For example, there is a UV-C model that installs on the ceiling of the passenger cabin in about 90 minutes in any type of bus. The Soluva Air V Universal model is suitable for all bus types, including those without air conditioning. In MAN buses, the UV-C systems install directly into the ventilation system so passengers neither see nor hear the devices. On Solaris buses, too, the UV-C purifiers integrate directly into the ventilation systems, where they circulate and disinfect the air.

The advantages of Soluva® products for buses at a glance:

• Safe and reliable disinfection – up to 3000 cubic meters per hour.
• Proven efficient protection for passengers and employees – destroys viruses immediately – air is up to 99.99% virus-free. Also destroys mutations immediately
• Immediately ready for use after every start – even in hot or cold conditions
• Operation via on-board power supply, continuous operation even while driving
• Customized to adapt to your individual circumstances
• Easy retrofitting
• Long service life: use of the most efficient low-pressure amalgam lamps
• Environmentally friendly & chemical-free
• Safe air purification while driving with passengers

UV-C technology proven for years

UV-C disinfection has been used for years in drinking water purification, air purification in air conditioning systems, and food packaging disinfection. The technology is chemical-free, dry and extremely efficient. UV-C light destroys viruses and bacteria immediately. The light penetrates the thin fat layer of the virus and inactivates it – including the SARS-CoV-2 virus and its mutations. This is shown by many scientific studies – such as those conducted by the University Hospital of Tübingen and the Fraunhofer Institute for Building Physics.

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