LG launches ultraviolet sterilizer on escalator rails

A device capable of killing bacteria on the escalator has just been launched by LG Innotek (a subsidiary of LG Corporation). The product promises to be an effective tool to protect public health.

Elevator escalators are always one of the places that contain many bacterial pathogens by the thousands to thousands of people touching hands. This is a very dangerous and potentially dangerous bacteria for the community.

To solve this problem, LG Innotek (a subsidiary of LG Corporation) has launched a special anti-bacterial device that can effectively remove escalators from up to 99.99%, according to the announcement. producer. This device uses the power derived from the movement of the escalator so it is quite convenient and compact.

The device is based on the bactericidal capability of ultraviolet LEDs with a wavelength of 278 nm. This wavelength allows ultraviolet rays to destroy the DNA of germs and bacteria, and destroy almost entirely pathogenic germs.

According to LG, the product does not harm the human body by not using chemicals or heavy metals. The equipment can be easily installed on all escalators and operates as soon as the escalators start running.

It will be interesting to see that these models will soon be commercialized in many major supermarkets around the world.