About the UV-PENTALIGHT 5/120 RCD-VTM
The Light Progress UV-PENTALIGHT 5/120 RCD-VTM is a mobile UV-C disinfection tower engineered for clinical environments where thorough, repeatable decontamination matters. Distributed in the UK by VTM UK LTD, this five-lamp tower delivers 360° direct germicidal irradiation to disinfect both air and exposed surfaces in a single automated cycle. Germicidal UV-C works by emitting short-wavelength ultraviolet light at a 253.7 nm peak — the wavelength most effective at damaging the DNA and RNA of micro-organisms, preventing them from replicating. Independent university testing to FDA standards confirms the unit removes up to 99.9999% of viruses and bacteria, achieving 99.99% reduction in four minutes at a distance of 3.5 m and 99.9999% by ten minutes. This makes UV-C room disinfection a fast, chemical-free adjunct to established cleaning protocols.
Engineered for terminal room disinfection
The UV-PENTALIGHT is purpose-built for terminal room disinfection — the between-occupancy decontamination of hospital rooms, clinics, care homes, operating and treatment rooms, and laboratories. Its five circumferential UV-C lamps eliminate the shadowing associated with single-source emitters, ensuring even dose delivery across surrounding surfaces. Two lamp models are available, rated at 60 W and 120 W, allowing the output to be matched to room size and cycle-time requirements. With an 18,000-hour lamp life, the tower supports a demanding disinfection schedule with predictable, long-service consumables. UV-C tower disinfection is carried out in an unoccupied room and complements, rather than replaces, manual and mechanical cleaning.
Safety, control and clinical mobility
Operator safety is central to the design. A motion sensor mounted on each side of the tower automatically halts the unit the moment anyone enters the room, enforcing the unoccupied-room protocol that safe UV-C exposure demands. Operation is managed by remote control, with clear purple, red and green status indicators communicating cycle state at a glance. Hospital-grade wheels allow the tower to be moved efficiently between rooms and departments, so a single unit can serve multiple clinical areas across a shift. Compact dimensions of H1286 × W409 × D393 mm let it manoeuvre through standard doorways and position closely within confined treatment spaces.
Procurement and specification
The UV-PENTALIGHT 5/120 RCD-VTM is listed on NHS Supply Chain under reference MFB1133, simplifying procurement for NHS trusts and affiliated healthcare providers. Operating at the germicidally optimal 253.7 nm peak wavelength, it offers a validated, evidence-backed approach to reducing environmental bioburden in high-risk settings. As a mobile UV-C disinfection tower, it is straightforward to deploy where infection-prevention teams need it most, whether for scheduled terminal cleans or targeted response. The UV-PENTALIGHT is available on a 30-day trial and priced on application, quoted in GBP, EUR or USD.