Voltas Launches Products to Disinfect COVID-19 Virus Using Ultraviolet Light (UVC)

MUMBAI:
Voltas Limited, India’s No. 1 AC brand from the house of the Tata’s, in response to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis has launched a new line of Ultraviolet Light (UVC) based surface disinfectant solutions in addition to the engineered UVC based air and duct disinfectant solutions that the industry leader has been offering its consumers for the past several years. This is in line with the Tata Group’s commitment towards serving the community and making a positive social impact.

Voltas Limited has always adopted a consumer-centric approach to fulfil India’s cooling and refrigeration requirements for residential and commercial applications. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has impacted individuals and organisations alike, forever changing the dynamics of human lifestyle through social distancing. Amidst all this, there are growing concerns about the myths of using of central Air-Conditioning systems in offices and commercial spaces, owing to suspicions that the virus is transmitted through AC vents.

Commenting on the launch of the UV-powered solutions, Pradeep Bakshi, Managing Director & CEO, Voltas Limited said, “As the Indian economy recovers from the shock of COVID-19 and people resume work in the ‘new normal’, it is essential for organizations to give utmost priority to the health and safety of personnel and their families. We have always been committed to contributing to the health, comfort and well-being of the society and it is the need of the hour to develop solutions that curbs the pandemic that brought the entire world to a standstill. Our UV-powered offerings for Duct, Air and Surface disinfectants compliment the immediate and long-term need for safety in shared spaces like malls, waiting rooms and offices, thereby reiterating Voltas’ position as the leading HVAC brand that is always looking for ways to deliver the very best to the nation.”

As an industry leader, the brand has once again led by example by promptly collaboration with its engineering partners to increase its portfolio of UVC based products to address the survival of the COVID-19 virus on surfaces. The new bouquet of products include:
1) RUKS CoiloTron, that ensures near total elimination of Mold, Fungi, and Microbes on Cooling Coil and Drain Pan.
2) Handheld: HandHeld is a portable disinfection unit, designed for rapid sanitation of any surface.
3) UV Cart System: UV Cart System is designed to deliver high germicidal intensity, adequate to sanitize the area and inactivate the micro-organisms in a short time.
4) RUKS GermiTron: The RUKS GermiTron Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation (UGVI) System can kill 90% of bacteria and virus, per pass. This indoor air quality and bactericidal management system has a scientifically proven design with computerized selection to assure delivery of specified or target kill rate.