Blacklight UV Tubes

CLE's range of UV Luminaires and Handlamps are all fitted with the new Blacklight Longwave tubes (illustration shows UV tubes in UV Vertical Luminaire), radiating in the 355-365nm region (UVA), but with an integral filter to absorb the visible and short wave light. These are ideal for investigative and photographic work on works of art, including textiles, oil paintings, water colours, archives, stamps, ceramics and sculpture. Conservators, historians and dealers have used these to detect overpainting, previous restoration, imperfections, forgeries and repairs.
The tubes are safe for use without protection, but special spectacles and goggles are available to enhance vision, protect eyes and reduce any 'glare'. Special tubes can be supplied for bleaching paper, destruction of spores & mould growth, adhesive setting etc. (data on request).
BLB UV tubes are available for Fluorescent Task lights, UV Vertical Luminaires, and Handlamps (see UV/IR equipment). A range of black carry cases are available which have a foam lining to allow other small instruments to be inserted

 
 
 
  
 

BLB UV, 1198mm (4ft), 40W/36W.

 

FL40BLB

 

POA

 

BLB UV, 900mm (3ft), 30W.

 

FL30BLB

 

POA

 

BLB UV, 589mm (2ft), 20W/18W.

 

FL20BLB

 

POA

 

BLB UV, 436mm (18"), 15W.

 

FL15BLB

 

POA

 

BLB UV 287mm (12"), 8W.

 

FL8BLB

 

POA

 

BLB UV 211mm (9"), 6W.

 

FL6BLB

 

POA

 

BLB UV 135mm (6"), 4W

 

FL4BLB

 

POA

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