Alpha-Cure Ltd

Alpha-Cure Ltd Alpha-Cure leading manufacturer of Ultraviolet (UV) Curing and Metal Halide Lamps www.alpha-cure.com

Alpha-Cure is a leading global manufacturer of Ultraviolet (UV) Curing and Metal Halide Lamps. We pride ourselves on the highest quality product, each lamp individually handmade using the most sophisticated materials and unrivalled manufacturing processes. Utilising the highest grade vacuumed baked quartz, ultra-high purity noble gases and mercury reaching levels of 99.995%, in every lamp design,

our customers recognise Alpha-Cure as worldwide experts in our field. Alpha-Cure's founding partners boast over 133 years of technical knowledge within the UV lamp manufacturing industry, continuously developing new and improved products to our extensive portfolio, from within our dedicated R&D department, ensuring we maintain the highest level of customer satisfaction & support. Our product range includes bespoke lamp designs to meet your exact requirements with power outputs ranging from 80 watts per cm, up to 550 watts per cm and an arc length of up to four metres. Together with our vast selection of ceramic and metal end caps, lead terminations altered to suit your specific requirements; Alpha-Cure offers equivalents to all leading lamps produced in Europe, North America and the Far East. Ultraviolet radiation technology is used in numerous industrial processes across the globe from silk screen, label, flexo, letterpress, offset & digital printing to metal & plastic decorating, many coating, varnishing & bonding applications such as CD/DVD, touch screen, woodworking, printed circuit boards (PCB) & flat screen manufacturing processes, plus the forever emerging technologies within the air and water disinfection markets. Our global network of over 40 distributors, 80 dealers and 45 OEMs, positions Alpha-Cure to efficiently deliver to all of our customers where ever you are in the world. As we continue to grow as leaders in the UV lamp manufacturing industry we are also keen to grow our exclusive partner channel with exceptional organisations within established or growing territories, in order to strengthen our customer service promise to you. You may also contact Alpha-Cure to supply you with your lamp accessories including; System Reflectors, Quartz Plates, Quartz Cooling Tubes, UV Measuring Tape, Mercury Spill Kits, High Voltage Cable, Capacitors, Electronic Power Supplies and Transformers.

When a poorly made UV lamp fails at the seal, production stops.Most UV lamp failures start where you can't see them: at ...
06/08/2026

When a poorly made UV lamp fails at the seal, production stops.

Most UV lamp failures start where you can't see them: at the cap and seal. That's why Alpha-Cure engineers this critical area differently.

The difference is that we don’t treat the seal as just another process. We’ve invested in precision sealing processes, tighter quality controls, superior materials, and developed our testing to ensure your lamps perform consistently throughout their lifespan.

When evaluating UV lamp performance, it's often the details you can't see that have the greatest impact on reliability, output, and total operating life.

Check out how we produce seals differently - https://ow.ly/Fiet50Zul8B

August at Alpha-CureThe sun is out. And a few supplier out-of-office messages might be appearing... Not here though.Viol...
04/08/2026

August at Alpha-Cure

The sun is out. And a few supplier out-of-office messages might be appearing...

Not here though.

Violet is on lamp duty, and the Alpha-Cure team is busy keeping UV lamps moving through production.

Because our customers around the world still need their lamps, even in August.

Next stop for Violet: the warehouse...

28/07/2026

DG or non-DG?
When shipping mercury UV lamps, knowing the difference is important.

A UV lamp shipment that falls under Dangerous Goods regulations can't simply be treated in the same way as a standard, non-DG shipment.

The mercury content, number of lamps and method of transport all need to be considered before the shipment leaves the factory.

Correct classification means the right packaging, documentation and shipping procedures can be put in place from the start.

Get it wrong and the consequences can include delayed or rejected shipments, additional costs and potentially serious penalties.

At Alpha-Cure, we take the transportation of mercury UV lamps seriously. Understanding whether a shipment is DG or non-DG is an important part of making sure our lamps are shipped safely, correctly and compliantly.

Our latest article explains what makes a UV lamp shipment Dangerous Goods and why getting the classification right matters.
Read more: https://ow.ly/1SEg50ZqLVx

Late Announcement...The marketing team has officially received a smack on the wrist... Why? Because it has only taken us...
21/07/2026

Late Announcement...
The marketing team has officially received a smack on the wrist...
Why? Because it has only taken us 6 months to introduce the newest member of the Alpha-Cure team. Better late than never, right?

So here’s a belated but very warm welcome to Thomas King, who joined the team back in January as our new Design Engineer.

Thomas graduated from Aston University last July with a degree in Product Design and Technology, making him the perfect fit for designing new UV lamp solutions and modifying existing lamps to meet our customers' exact requirements.

He's already made a great start, so we're only slightly embarrassed that we're just getting round to introducing him.

Fun fact: Thomas collected his Gold Duke of Edinburgh's Award at Buckingham Palace in 2023, where it was presented by Prince Edward. Safe to say he's had a slightly more prestigious introduction than this social post!

We're really pleased to have Thomas as part of the Alpha-Cure team and can't wait to see what he'll help us develop in the years ahead.

Welcome to the team, Thomas... eventually. 😅

If You're Waiting Months for a Replacement Lamp, It's Time to Ask Why.A UV lamp will eventually need replacing. That's e...
16/07/2026

If You're Waiting Months for a Replacement Lamp, It's Time to Ask Why.

A UV lamp will eventually need replacing. That's expected.

Waiting months for a replacement isn't.

Too many companies have accepted long lead times as "just the way things are". But every extra day waiting increases the risk of downtime, missed production targets and unhappy customers.

Your lamp supplier should be helping you reduce that risk, not adding to it.

At Alpha-Cure, we've invested in manufacturing in both the UK and China, supported by global distribution, so our customers have a dependable supply when they need it most.

Because when production is on the line, reliability matters just as much as performance.

Has long lead times become the norm in your business?

Read why it doesn’t happen at Alpha-Cure: https://ow.ly/HztJ50ZmZ0u

Concerned about the current RoHS 2027 Mercury Lamp exemption review?Here is a great overview of the current status of th...
14/07/2026

Concerned about the current RoHS 2027 Mercury Lamp exemption review?

Here is a great overview of the current status of the review, and process that is being followed by the EU. It's been written by Jennifer Heathcote (GEW) for the UV&EB Technology website (thank you 🙂). https://ow.ly/Eek850Znl9m

Any company using UV mercury vapour lamps in Europe is a stakeholder and can participate in the public commentary period which closes on 24 July 2026 .

In the article you will find links (at the bottom - https://ow.ly/bfRJ50Znl9n) for presenting comments and feedback at this crucial stage. All stakeholders are encouraged to submit comments in favour of or in opposition to the dossiers to ensure the committee is aware of how the technology is being used and whether viable alternatives currently exist.

09/07/2026

Every summer, the same challenge returns.

Factories slow down. Warehouses close. Lead times stretch. Suddenly, a routine replacement lamp becomes an urgent problem.

At Alpha-Cure, August is business as usual.

Our manufacturing and distribution network continues operating throughout the summer, helping customers avoid unexpected downtime when others may be working with reduced availability. Whether you need a standard replacement lamp or a more specialised solution, we're here to keep your production moving.

If you're reviewing your UV lamp stock levels or if you've recently been told of summer warehouse shutdowns, now is the time to plan ahead.

Don't let a missing lamp become a production stoppage.

Read our latest blog for practical advice on avoiding the summer supply squeeze: https://ow.ly/fIUq50ZlXpW

Need lamps sooner than expected? Get in touch with our team.

We don't stop shipping in August.

Happy Independence Day to all our friends and colleagues in the USACongratulations - 250 years!
04/07/2026

Happy Independence Day to all our friends and colleagues in the USA

Congratulations - 250 years!

25/06/2026

Noticing spiralling on your UV lamp?

It’s an issue that can point to underlying operating or cooling problems if left unchecked.
Catching the signs early can help avoid reduced curing performance and unnecessary downtime.

Our troubleshooting guide explains what to look for and what it could mean:
https://ow.ly/hasL50ZbOOS

Need further support? Contact the Alpha-Cure team and we’ll be happy to help.

For International Women in Engineering Day 2026, we believe that engineering intelligence is not confined to just the en...
23/06/2026

For International Women in Engineering Day 2026, we believe that engineering intelligence is not confined to just the engineering department.

At Alpha-Cure, we see it every day across our business. From manufacturing and dispatch to customer support and commercial leadership, women play a vital role in helping us deliver quality, reliability and expertise to customers around the world.

With over 50% of our UK workforce being female, we're proud to celebrate the talented women whose knowledge, judgement and leadership contribute to our success.

How is engineering intelligence present at every level of Alpha-Cure? Read the full blog here: https://ow.ly/byHh50Zf5zY

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