Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) has installed new and innovative ultraviolet light (UVC) devices on every escalator within the airport that can continuously disinfect surfaces by killing up to 99.9 percent of bacteria and viruses.
The Schindler’s Ultra UV Pro handrail device uses an invisible dual UVC light to destroy bacteria and viruses, preventing their spread. The devices are housed discreetly within the escalator handrail framework, which means that the UVC light emitted will not affect passengers and only disinfects the surface with which it comes in contact.
“Safety continues to be our top priority and the pandemic has provided opportunities to explore new tools and approaches,” said John Aitken, SJC director of aviation. “With this new UV technology, we not only ensure that all escalator handrails in our terminals remain safe and sanitized, we also offer assurance that it is safe to hold on to handrails to prevent falls without the worry of coming into contact with germs.”
Schindler, headquartered in Switzerland, said its handrail Ultra UV device irradiates the handrails at a short distance, only 15 mm, disinfecting in an efficient and environmentally friendly way.
