About the UV-BOX-NX-C-E
The Light Progress UV-BOX-NX-C-E is a stainless steel UV-C tool cabinet engineered for food production, butchery, catering and commercial kitchens where knives and hand tools must be kept hygienically ready between uses. Distributed in the UK by VTM UK LTD, this UV-C knife cabinet uses highly efficient pure-quartz UV-C lamps emitting at the germicidal wavelength of 253.7 nm to treat blades and tools inside a fully enclosed chamber. UV-C at this wavelength is widely used across the food sector to reduce surface micro-organisms, offering a chemical-free, residue-free method of holding tools clean and ready for the next task. The UV-BOX-NX is designed to sit within an existing hygiene regime rather than replace established cleaning practice.
Robust, hygienic construction
The cabinet is manufactured from AISI 304 stainless steel, a corrosion-resistant grade well suited to wash-down food-handling areas, and is fitted with a UV-resistant LEXAN window so operators can confirm the cycle at a glance without compromising the enclosure. An internal holder positions between 11 and 16 knives, keeping blades separated and evenly presented to the lamps for consistent exposure. The design keeps this stainless steel UV-C tool cabinet easy to site within a busy prep area, and a shatter-proof lamp option is available where broken-glass control is a priority in open food environments.
Controlled, programmable operation
A programmable timer governs each cycle and holds a pause between irradiations, so tools can be treated and then kept ready without continuous lamp operation. Electronic ballasts drive the pure-quartz lamps efficiently and reliably, and the unit runs on a standard 220–240 V, 50–60 Hz supply while operating at under 70 dB(A) to suit staffed kitchens and production lines. This controlled approach makes the knife disinfection cabinet straightforward to integrate into shift routines and standard operating procedures.
Operator safety and compliance
Operator protection is central to the design. A door safety switch cuts the UV-C output the moment the door is opened, preventing exposure to germicidal light during loading and unloading, and the enclosed stainless steel construction contains the emission in normal use. The UV-BOX-NX-C-E is compliant with BS EN 62471, the standard covering the photobiological safety of lamps and lamp systems, supporting its use in regulated food-handling settings. The UV-BOX-NX is available on a 30-day trial and priced on application, quoted in GBP, EUR or USD.