Laser Cleaning Overview
How Laser Cleaning Works - Simplified
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An energized, highly-controlled, laser beam is directed at the surface to be cleaned.
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The beam's energy is absorbed by any rust, paint, or contamination on the surface.
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That absorbed energy causes that rust, paint, or contamination to, in essence, vaporize.
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Any materials removed are immediately captured by an in-line extraction system.
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Laser Cleaning is non-contact - able to remove materials without affecting the actual surface itself.
Outperforming Traditional Methods
Unmatched Alternative
These technologies are multi-surface, non-destructive, and chemical-free. There are no consumables, no additional waste produced, and substantially less risk for cross-contamination. No abrasives or blast media is used and a full containment structure is unnecessary - as all removed material is captured by an in-line extraction system at the source of removal.
Surface Compatability
Our Laser Cleaning systems can be selectively calibrated to restore, clean and prepare various surfaces - to include iron or steel, aluminum, bronze, copper, and other metals, natural stone, concrete, brick and masonry, wood and fine millwork, tiles and ceramics, as well as various composites and plastics.
Non-Destructive
Laser Cleaning is 'Non-Contact' - which basically means the focused Laser Beam cleans the surface without actually 'touching' the surface itself. By removing needs for the more traditional, more aggressive, cleaning methods, the associated risks of damaging these surfaces are essentially obsolete.
Chemical-Free
Hazardous chemicals, detergents, or cleaning agents are now a thing of the past. Porous surfaces will no longer be slowly diminished or eaten away by highly acidic or ethanol-based cleaning products - as residues from these products often remain on the surface after used as the cleaning method.
Total Precision
By fully understanding the capabilities of our Laser Systems, we can methodically differentiate the surface from any paints, finishes, or contamination layers on top of that substrate - allowing us to selectively target and remove any unwanted layers without damaging the original material. ​​
Highly Adaptable
Using Lasers as a cleaning method is very versatile. A wide array of System parameters, including Laser power, frequency, pulse, scanning dimensions and speeds, are tunable and are set to ensure each different type of surface is cleaned properly. By having abilities to control these parameters, any fragile, highly detailed, or complex piece can maintain it's most integrity possible.
Maintain Production
We don't require a lot of equipment to be effective. Our systems are easily maneuverable and don't take up much space. Staging our tools and equipment is streamlined, there is no post-work cleanup - as all removed materials will be captured by our extractor - and our equipment breakdown is extremely efficient. A fast project turn-around and ensuring our customers maintain their schedule is crucial to our success.​​