TLC UV Cabinet

About TLC UV Cabinet

                          Technical Specifications

While exact specs vary by model/brand, most TLC UV Cabinets share these core features:

Purpose & Use

• Designed to observe and analyze TLC plates under UV illumination.

• Provides a light-tight enclosure so ambient light doesnt interfere with UV visualization. 

Construction

• Material: Mild Steel (MS) body, often powder-coated for durability. 

• Viewing panel with UV protective filter or glass to safeguard eyes from UV reflections. 

• Enclosed viewing space with access door or panel. 

Light Sources

Typical cabinets include at least two types of illumination:

• Short-wave UV (254 nm) good for detecting compounds that quench fluorescence (e.g., on F254 TLC plates). 

• Long-wave UV (365 nm) for fluorescent compounds. 

• Visible white light sometimes included for normal observation. 

• Individual switches for each lamp so you can select which source to use. 

Some higher-end cabinets or variants allow combined wavelengths of 254 nm / 312 nm / 365 nm depending on portable lamps or built-in tubes. 

Dimensions

Typical small/lab-bench models:

• Around 300 mm 280 mm 240 mm (W D H) for compact units like 

• Other economical units are around 15 12 10 (380 300 250 mm). 

Electrical

• Standard function on AC mains (usually 220230 V, 50 Hz). 

• Power consumption depends on lamp type (often 815 W per UV tube on higher-end cabinets).

Additional Bench Specs

• Weight varies, often around 46 kg for small benchtop units. hallyinstruments.in

• Designed to ensure uniform illumination across the sample area. 

• Some models allow removable plates or bottom panels for easier sample handling. John Morris Group