Posted : 05/01/2001

Posted : 05/01/2001

Spotlight On Lamps

Unquestionably, tanning lamps are the most important components to the indoor tanning equation, and understanding their significance and maintenance requirements is essential to running a quality tanning salon. Today's salon owners can choose from a multitude of lamp configurations and intensities. The following are some of the newest lamps from some of your favorite suppliers.

Bronznet

Bronznet, a division of Ultrabronz America, offers a complete array of Heraeus tanning lamps and tubes for every salon's needs. The company highlights the Heraeus 20/160 Magic Sun tube. A winning combination, Magic Sun's 20/160 emit 46 watts of UVA tanning power coupled with 3.4% UVB which offers immediate gratification all clients insist upon.

For more information contact (888) 450-LAMP.

International Tan Makers

International Tan Makers highlights its Original Sun by Voltarc reflector plus series of tanning lamps. Fully compatible with the Cosmolux VHR, the 160-watt Original Sun lamps are high-performance lamps with proprietary phosphors designed to give clients a faster, darker and more beautiful tan, says the company. The company's Reflector Window guides a special mix of UVA and UVB rays directly to the skin.

For more information contact (800) 367-6636.

Light Sources

Light Sources announces the next generation of Signature Series VHOR and HOR very high output and high output reflector lamps. The lamps are available in FR59, FR71 and FR73 configurations and offer the fastest warmup to full output of any lamp type in this classification; almost no visible end darkening, due to superior electrode shielding; the best UV output maintenance of any lamp type in this classification; more UV at any wavelength; and, superior tanning results and more immediate gratification to tanning clients, says the company.

For more information contact (888) LSI-LAMP.

SonnenBrune

SonnenBrune, Inc., in collaboration with Wolff System Technology, highlights three new powerful lamps for its 2001 BodyScan-X line. The lamps were made to accommodate several new additions to SonnenBrune's bed line and provide the most tanning power possible incorporating the latest in UV ratio technology.

The new lamps include the BodyScan-XXXR 160W reflector, featured in the Diva Collection DV7, providing an accelerated 9-minute tan time. SonnenBrune's DV5, BodyScan 4500 and Pryzma Series beds use the new BodyScan-XXR 160W reflector featuring a 12-minute time. A BodyScan-XR 100W reflector comes standard in the new BodyScan 3500 bed that provides a 15-minute time.

For more information contact (800) 829-6533.

Voltarc

According to Voltarc, the response from salon owners who have used the CLX Bronze Plus or the Original Sun 200 Series has been outstanding. These premium Very High Output reflector lamps, which are compatible to both the 160-watt and/or 200-watt VHR lamp models, have been designed by the Voltarc research and development engineers to give a preferred quality tan for many hours, says the company.

Voltarc's engineers captured the correct amounts of tanning energy at key wavelengths in both the UVB and UVA ranges with the use of state-of-the-art premium phosphor components and unique manufacturing procedures. Additionally, all lamps are manufactured at the company's Waterbury, Conn., facility.

For more information contact (800) 962-6366.

UltraSun Professional USA

UltraSun Professional USA offers the complete line of Sunfit Max long-lasting replacement lamps. Available in 80- or 100-watt configurations, Sunfit Max has been approved by CFR 1040.2 as a compatible replacement for a wide range of tanning bed lamps, says the company. The Sunfit Max line includes 59", 71" and 79" configurations, as well as facials.

For more information contact (800) 858-7229.

SUN Ergoline

SUN Ergoline is changing the way the world tans with the availability of its V.I.T. 2.3--Very Intense High Pressure Tanning Technology.

SUN Ergoline's exclusive V.I.T. 2.3 System is configured with the tanning lamps are positioned vertically--not horizontally. The vertical positioning of the lamp forces the light and heat generated by the lamp toward the unit's patented, geometrically etched glass reflectors.

The exclusive geometric etching allows much of the infrared and thermal heat, as well as unnecessary light waves, to pass into the unit's air-cooled, internal chamber. This heat is then exhausted from the system. Only the effective portions of the "Tanning Action Spectrum" are reflected forward, toward the tanning customer.

The balanced wavelength of the Tanning Action Spectrum is then purified as it passes through the one-piece, chemically etched V.I.T. 2.3 filter glass. This process removes remaining stray light and unnecessary segments of the spectrum.

Since, the UV tanning energy created by the V.I.T. 2.3 is produced via reflected light, the output is naturally cooler, more consistent and more effective, says the company.

For more information contact (800) 643-0086, ext. 188.

puretan International

puretan International, Inc.'s secret to tanning starts with its line of high-quality lamps. The company's popular VHO reflector series, Spectralarium VHO/R+ and Spectralarium VHO/RF+ lamps lead the charge with intense tanning power.

The Spectralarium VHO/R+ lamp features a 180-degree reflector and 160 watts of power with a unique blend of phosphors and high-output capabilities. The lamp is designed with a wider reflector opening, ensuring amplified tanning due to the overlapping output of adjacent lamps. This unique innovation provides the best possible tan in used in conjunction with high-pressure units developed by puretan.

The Spectralarium VHO/RF+ 160-watt dual-color, partial reflector, low-pressure facial design complements the VHO line. Developed for those clients who prefer facial tanning, these lamps eliminate the need for expensive, short-life quartz.

For more information contact (800) 338-8267.

Cosmedico Light, Inc.

Cosmedico announced the first production run of its new CosmoLux VHR TT in March. The new lamp uses the base phosphor of its VHR combined with a very stable UVB-emitting phosphor, resulting in a lamp with the same superb tanning ability as the VHR with a bit more punch.

According to the company, the VHR TT was a bit behind schedule for the season, but it needed four pilot runs to get the formulation that met Cosmedico's very precise specifications.

The VHR TT has an effective irradiance that is 10 percent greater and, therefore, an exposure time that is 10 percent shorter than the standard VHR. This makes the VHR TT fully compatible with the VHR, which is widely acclaimed as being the most-effective sunlamp ever produced, says the company. The VHR TT is aggressive, but will satisfy those salon owners looking for a lamp with a bit more UVB kick.

For more information contact (800) 294-2336

PC Marketing

PC Marketing's flagship Eternal Sun lamp is the product of a team effort with the company's long-time collaborator Wolff System Technology. Available exclusively through PC Marketing, the Eternal Sun has enhanced UVA and UVB, as well as an extended lamp life of up to 1,000 hours.

PC Marketing's Navigator lamp is a value performer that combines unbeatable technology, instant results and some of the industry's most attractive prices.

The company's innovative Vector lamps feature advanced phosphors to assure long lamp life. They are available with high UVB output (up to 8.5 percent); the Vector Plus combines exactly the right combination of UVA and UVB for tanning results.

PC Marketing also has revolutionized lamps with its offerings of enhanced facial tanning in the two-tone Dynamo Plus X-tra.

For more information contact (800) FAST-TAN.

Ultraviolet Resources International

Ultraviolet Resources International offers its Brilliance line of lamps for the cost-conscious salon owner. The Brilliance lamps are superior economical sunlamps available in F71", F73", 5.0%, 6.5% and 8.5% 100-watt and F72"and F73" 160-watt VHO configurations. The lamps are compatible to Voltarc, Solar Series and Interlectric lamps, says the company.

For more information contact (800) 247-3251.

Black Sun

Black Sun provides salon owners with a full line of high- performance tanning lamps. The company offers two distinct rated hours of lamp life and three levels of UVB content in the High Performance and Infinity Series. The company also offers significant upgrade opportunities through the use of its advanced technology Reflex Series and proprietary premium phosphor found only in the Black Sun StingRay Lamps.

For more information contact (800) 480-8625.

ETS

New from ETS and Wolff System Technology is the Velocity Plus, which has significantly more UVB without compromising the robust UVA the Velocity is known for. The Velocity Plus is available in F71" bi-pin and F73" RDC.

For more information contact (800) 553-9590.

Wolff System Technology

Expanding the choice of high-quality VHO and VHO reflector lamps, Wolff System Technology introduces the Solarium family. Employing the most reliable VHO technology available, the Solarium design reduces the lamp heat and end darkening that is common in many high current VHO applications.

With an approximate lamp life of 800 hours, the maintenance is superior to competing products, says the company. In addition, the XLR model has an internal reflector that delivers UV energy directly to the tanner in the most efficient manner. Lamps are available in the following configurations: Solarium VHO, 160 watts in 72" and 73" RDC; Solarium XLR, 160 watts in 72" and 73" RDC.

For more information contact (800) 95-WOLFF.

Dr. Mller

The Original Dr. Mller high-pressure quartz lamps deliver Very High Performance tanning. They offer a highly efficient spectral range at 330-360 nm, enhanced by the proprietary metal-halogenide mixture and are the most efficient lamps with the most even performance throughout the lamps' useful life. The lamps use only high-quality components from quartz glass, electrodes to gas mixture complemented by a rigorous control system to ensure quality and performance. Dr. Mller high-pressure lamps are designed for a perfect system integration of filter glasses, reflectors, ventilation and comfort for the end user.

The company also introduced its new VHP-R fluorescent lamps to complement the Premium VHP Dr. M Quartz lamps. Lamps come in 140 watt, 160 watt and 200 watt VHP-R; in 160 watt VHP-O and 100 watt VHP-LR. All lamps are doubled-coated, have extra long cooling zones for long life and have a wonderful bronzing effect rather than reddening the skin.

For more information contact (800) 886-8486.