Effective germ prevention and defense
For places with a high human traffic, the risk of infection due to bacteria, viruses and other germs will be correspondingly high. To combat this, we have newly released products made with SILVERPLUS® material technology that can help to reduce the risk.
With antimicrobial surfaces for light switches, sockets, motion detectors and building control products, we offer professional solutions from our electrical installation range that effectively complement strict hygiene requirements for buildings in the healthcare sector, such as hospitals.
How SILVERPLUS® works
SILVERPLUS® is a material surface that is independent of the type, function or form of our products. It is neither a paint nor a coating, and this material technology does not wear off, cannot be washed out and does not deteriorate. A simulation in a laboratory proved an effectiveness for at least 15 years.
The SILVERPLUS® material technology is based on silver ions (Ag+), which are emitted from the SILVERPLUS® surface and counteract bacteria and pathogens in different ways.
The SILVERPLUS® operating principle
Long-lasting hygiene benefits
Tested technology
Apart from bacteria, the SILVERPLUS® surface is also effective against mould and enveloped viruses. In laboratory tests performed with four different bacteria and fungi as well as an enveloped virus, experts from independent testing institutes established that the antimicrobial surface proactively inhibits the growth and reproduction of the test germs and significantly reduces the number of pathogens.
LS 990 with SILVERPLUS®
The LS 990 range has a captivating geometric form, and in combination with the new SILVERPLUS® material technology, even hygiene-sensitive areas can enjoy high-quality design without compromising on strict requirements. The LS 990 is also resistant to cleaning agents and disinfectants. Products from this range with SILVERPLUS® material technology are available in white.
AS 500 with SILVERPLUS®
The AS 500 range offers a variety of technical solutions for areas where the focus is on functionality. The devices in the AS 500 range with SILVERPLUS® are resistant to cleaning agents and disinfectants, and are available in white.
Operation without hand contact
Greater hygiene can be achieved with hands-free switches. For this, we offer elbow-operated switches and automatic switches, such as motion and presence detectors, as alternatives. Motion detectors can be installed in frequented areas such as corridors, stairwells and communal areas, providing additional hygiene by reducing the number of contact points people interact with.
Automatic switching
Protection against infection has also become more important in smaller offices and commercial buildings as well as in the private residential sector. The JUNG HOME and the LB Management offer simple solutions for contact-free building control.
Smart building technology
Lighting, shading, temperature, ventilation – our intelligent technology automatically interlinks all the key functions within the building. This reduces contact with switches, operating elements or door handles to a minimum, and helps to effectively reduce the risk of infection through contact.
Voice command instead of switching
Activate and dim the lighting, switch devices and sockets, call up scenes, operate blinds and shutters - all these with voice commands through our intelligent building systems, giving contact-free control. The smart system is compatible with both Amazon Alexa and with the Google Assistant.
Viruses, bacteria and fungi are most frequently transferred via the hands. As light switches are often touched, we have been running special ranges for hygiene-sensitive areas for many years to combat the higher risk of infection.
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the topic of hygiene in public buildings has become increasingly important. As such, we have further developed the area of hygiene-sensitive electrical installation. In the production of light switches, sockets, push-buttons and further components, we have started using SILVERPLUS® with added silver ions. They disrupt the necessary biochemical processes of the pathogens and thus inhibit their reproduction, reducing the bacterial load on surfaces.
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