Medium-Pressure UV Lamps

Medium Pressure UV Lamps

Are you looking for high quality replacement medium-pressure lamps for your UV curing system, or proprietary lamps for a UV system you are developing?

If you know which lamp you need or have some details available, use the Search function on the right hand side of this page to find your lamp.

If you just know which brand your lamp is then you can also search via the Find A Lamp function here.

Built to Specification. Proven in Performance.

Medium pressure UV lamps remain the industry standard for high-intensity UV curing and disinfection, delivering a broad spectrum output that supports a wide range of industrial applications.

At Alpha-Cure, we combine 30 years of manufacturing expertise with a database of over 20,000 lamp specifications to produce both direct replacements and fully bespoke solutions, all manufactured to exacting standards.

What Are Medium Pressure UV Lamps?

Medium pressure UV lamps generate light through an arc discharge within mercury vapour, producing a polychromatic (broad spectrum) output. This makes them highly effective across applications requiring intense UV energy.

Unlike low-pressure lamps (which emit a narrow wavelength), medium pressure lamps provide:

• Higher power density
• Faster curing speeds
• Greater versatility across materials and processes

Their ability to deliver consistent, high-output UV energy is why they remain the preferred choice in demanding industrial environments.

Where Are Medium Pressure UV Lamps Used?

Medium pressure UV lamps are trusted across multiple industries where performance, speed, and reliability are critical:

Printing & Coatings

Fast curing of inks, varnishes, and coatings on paper, plastics, and metals.

Electronics Manufacturing

Precision curing of adhesives and coatings in PCB production, displays, and optical components.

Automotive & Industrial Finishing

Durable coating applications requiring consistent and repeatable curing performance.

Air & Water Treatment

Used within UV systems for disinfection processes where higher intensity output is required. Visit our sister brand Alpha-Purify for full details.

Specialist Applications

Including projection systems, theatre lighting, and other high-output optical applications.

Why Medium Pressure UV Lamps Are Still Needed

Despite emerging technologies, medium pressure lamps continue to dominate due to their:

• High intensity output for rapid processing
• Broad spectral distribution supporting multiple chemistries
• Proven reliability in industrial environments
• Compatibility with existing UV systems
• Flexible design configurations for bespoke applications

In short: when performance matters, medium pressure still delivers.

Built Around Your System

Not every lamp requirement fits a standard design. That’s where Alpha-Cure stands apart.

We manufacture:

• Exact replacement lamps for all major OEM systems
• Custom-designed lamps tailored to your specification
• Lamps with ceramic or metal end caps
• A wide range of lead configurations and arc lengths – ranging in power from 80 watts per cm up to 550 watts per cm, and up to 4 metres in arc length.
• We also understand that not all systems are the same and can offer framed UV lamps made to bespoke system requirements. Even at low order quantities.

Every lamp is:

• Hand-assembled
• Individually tested
• Backed by our quality and performance standards

Why Choose Alpha-Cure?

• Over 25 years of UV lamp manufacturing expertise
• Database of 20,000+ lamp specifications
• Bespoke design capability for complex applications
• Consistent quality with low failure rates
• Flexible manufacturing across UK and international supply
• Trusted by OEMs, distributors, and end users worldwide

We don’t just supply lamps. We support the systems that rely on them.

Supporting Products & Accessories

To ensure optimal performance and longevity, we also supply:

• UV system reflectors
• Quartz plates
• UV Test Strips and Labels
• Power supplies
• IR Lamps, Microwave Lamps and High-Pressure UV Lamps

Speak to Our Team

Whether you need a direct replacement, a performance upgrade, or a fully bespoke UV lamp, our team is here to help.

Get in touch today to discuss your requirements.