Welcome to the premier technical reference directory for commercial salon replacement lamps, residential tanning bulb specifications, and specialized equipment components. Whether you manage commercial tanning facilities or service home beds across the United States, selecting the precise lamp manufacturer, series rating, wattage match, lamp size (F71, F73, F59, etc.), and socket pin configuration (Bi-Pin vs. RDC) is vital for safe operation, FDA compliance, and maximum UV output. This guide covers major OEM lamp series, physical sizing, internal reflector (RUVA) vs. non-reflector lamp construction, high-pressure facial quartz bulbs, and shoulder tanners. UV Tanning Lamps supplies direct OEM replacements and engineered high-performance alternatives for all major manufacturers detailed below.
Wolff Systems (Industry Standard)
- Velocity® Series: Velocity, Velocity Plus, Velocity Extreme (High UVB Output)
- Bronzing Sun™ Series: Bronzing Sun, Bronzing Sun Plus, Bronzing Sun Elite, Bronzing Sun Mag
- Dark Tan II™ Series: Dark Tan II, Dark Tan II Plus, Dark Tan II Elite
- Specialty Lamps: Inferno, Inferno XP, SunFusion, Diamond Sun S, Crystal Sun S
- Legacy Models: Bellarium S, Bellarium Plus, Eurosun, Dominion, Everglo
Cosmedico
- Cosmolux® Series: Cosmolux VHR, Cosmolux GSP 9K90, Cosmolux Hi-Tan
- 10K100® Series: Deluxe "9K90" and "10K100" high-performance tanning lamps
- Rubellite: Blue and Red "Hybrid" dual-spectrum wave lamps
- Specialty Lines: Rubino (Red Light + UV), CosmoFit, Arimed B
Sunfit (by Ultrasun)
- Professional Series: Sunfit X, Sunfit XL, Sunfit VX, Sunfit VRX
- Collatan® Series: Combined UV and Collagen (Red Light) therapy spectrum lamps
- Sunfit Specialty: Sunfit RS (High Pressure), Sunfit R7, Sunfit SE
Radiance
- Performance Series: Radiance 5000, 7000, 8000, 9000 (Varying UVB percentage ratings)
- Reflector Series: Radiance 5000R, 7000R (Built-in RUVA internal reflector technology)
- Specialty Lines: Radiance Black (High-end deep bronzing focus)
Light Sources / LightTech
- Signature Series: Professional salon-grade direct replacement lamps
- SolGlass® Technology: High-efficiency UV glass transmission bulbs
- Specialty Bulbs: AUVL, Heraeus, and Voltarc OEM lines
KBL (OEM Branded)
- KBL pureEnergy: Specialized lamps engineered for high-output KBL stand-up towers
- KBL megaLine: Factory-branded lamps for 7900, 6800, and 5600 series commercial beds
- Beauty Shaper: Targeted red light therapy hybrid lamps
Specialized OEM Lamp Brands
- Philips: Performance, Professional, and Cleo tanning ranges
- Interlectric: Long-life commercial and high-output UV lamps
- Genesis: Genesis 120W, 170WRX, and high-pressure facial bulbs
Equipment-Branded Replacement Lamps
- Ergoline Branded: Trend, Turbo Power VHP, and Ultra Performance facial lamps
- ProTech: High-output replacement lamps engineered for various commercial bed brands
Understanding Tanning Lamp Specifications & End Types
When selecting a replacement lamp from our catalog, matching your equipment's exact electrical requirements, physical pin configurations, and internal reflector design is critical for proper socket seating, ballast longevity, and safe operation:
- F71 / F73 / F59: Designates the physical lamp length and end pin type (Bi-pin vs. Recessed Double Contact / RDC).
- 100W / 160W / 180W: The lamp wattage rating must match your bed's ballast specification precisely.
- UVB Percentage: Ranges from 2.0% (gentle bronzing) up to 12%+ (high-speed / quick sessions).
- RUVA: Designates lamps featuring an internal built-in reflector coating to focus UV forward.
1. Lamp End Types: Bi-Pin vs. RDC (Recessed Double Contact)
Tanning bed lamps utilize different electrical contact pin configurations based on the bed manufacturer's lampholder socket design:
- Bi-Pin (e.g., F71, F73, F59): Features two small metal contact pins protruding from each end of the glass tube. These slide in and twist 90 degrees to lock into standard bi-pin lampholders.
- RDC (Recessed Double Contact): Features caps with recessed metal contact blocks on each end rather than protruding pins. These push straight into spring-loaded commercial sockets commonly found on higher-wattage beds.
Standard Bi-Pin Lamp End
RDC (Recessed Double Contact) End Cap
2. Reflector (RUVA) vs. Non-Reflector Lamps
The interior phosphor construction of a tanning lamp dictates how UV light rays are directionalized toward the tanner:
- Reflector Lamps (RUVA): Built with an internal reflective phosphor coating applied inside the glass (typically covering a 200-degree arc behind the tube). This internal mirror redirects light forward through the acrylic, delivering up to 50% more direct UV intensity without relying entirely on external canopy reflectors.
- Non-Reflector Lamps: Emit UV light evenly in a full 360-degree radius around the entire tube. These rely completely on the tanning unit's polished aluminum reflectors installed behind the lamp bank to direct energy down onto the user.
Internal Reflector (RUVA) Coating vs. Standard Non-Reflector Construction
3. High-Pressure Facial & Shoulder Tanning Bulbs
Commercial tanning beds often incorporate specialized auxiliary lighting components to deliver concentrated bronzing results to targeted body areas:
- High-Pressure (HP) Facial Lamps: Compact quartz glass bulbs (ranging from 400W up to 2000W) designed to produce intense UVA output with minimal UVB. These utilize specialized blue/purple filter glass cassette filters to block harmful short-wave radiation and must be handled carefully using clean gloves or paper to avoid leaving oil residue on the quartz sleeve.
- Socket Types for HP Bulbs: Typically manufactured in either single-ended plug-in bases (such as GY9.5, G12) or double-ended wire lead configurations (R7s base) designed for quick insertion into high-voltage ignitor systems.
- Shoulder Tanners: Compact 250W to 400W high-pressure lamps or dedicated 630mm to 1000mm short fluorescent tubes positioned in the canopy headrest. These eliminate shadow lines and ensure uniform bronzing across the shoulders, neck, and upper chest area.