What is laser protection nose for integrable laser markers?

Laser protection nose for integrable laser markers is a laser safety concept that protects the laser beam and facilitates particle extraction while freeing you from the costs and constraints of a class 1 laser enclosure. It ensures the extraction of all fumes and particles generated by the laser, thus protecting the operators. 

What is laser protection nose for integrable laser markers used for?

It is used for laser markers, and is best suited for these applications: Identification, text, 2D codes, metals and plastics, traceability, direct part marking, and tamperproof marking. 

Secure industrial laser marking system for high-speed production lines 

The Mini-inline defines a new standard in industrial laser engraver safety. 

It’s array of sensors ensure marking safety conditions are met. Thanks to its class 1 laser certification (laser beam is totally isolated from its surroundings; no risk of eye or skin hazards), the operator and his surroundings are protected from the laser beam while the parts are being marked. 

In our pursuit of security, the Mini-inline is certified by the German insurance and accident administration, the DGUV. This means our laser engraver safety solution passed several levels of certifications, ensuring the safety of the work environment. 

In addition, the optimized air-flow design of the marking chamber help extract fumes and particles to a connected exhaust system for a safe breathing environment. This also limits the accumulation of dust within the Mini-inline, increasing the number of marking cycles before a cleaning is required. 

High-productivity solution 

No need to bring large modifications to the production line, the Mini-inline is designed to fit right in. 

Compared to a regular class 1 laser housing where the part has to be transferred into and out of the casing, our solution has the part moved to it, or is moved to the part. Maintaining low cycle-times. 

Installed between our laser marking solution and the part to mark, its small footprint makes it highly convenient for automotive part marking in a horizontal or vertical integration; even attaching the laser marking machine and the Mini-inline to a robot arm. 

Automotive part marking 

Developed in partnership with one of the biggest car manufacturers in the industry and to ensure perfect automotive part marking, the Mini-inline has been improved throughout time and is installed in more than 200 production lines. 

Its main purpose is to secure the marking of large plastic and metal parts, while providing more spatial flexibility. 

The Mini-inline associated with an industrial laser marking system can permanently mark parts such as: 

• Car bodywork, 
• Exhaust pipes, 
• Engine crankcases, 
• Gearbox housings, 
• Stamped body parts, 
• Fuel tanks, 
• Structure parts 
• Large curved parts, etc. 

Key features 

• High safety  
  • DGUV certified 
  • Laser is isolated in chamber 
  • Integrated particle extraction 
  • Direct part detection 
  • Air extraction 
  • Double-wall design with suction allowing high-efficiency evacuation of smoke and dust. 
  • Particle extraction directly at the marking location. 
• Compact 
  
  • Much smaller than standard laser housing  
  • Fit tight spaces 
  • Integrable in robotic cells 
• Easy to integrate 
  
  • Integrable on robots, axis systems, rotary tables, etc.  
  • Laser to part or part to laser  
  • Horizontal or vertical integration 
• Cost-effective 
  
  • Cheaper than laser safety housing  
  • Low maintenance costs 
• Productivity 
  
  • No door opening/ closing  
  • Ensures high production rates 
• Easy maintenance 
  
  • Easily dismantled from the laser marker and replaced for cleaning, ensuring low maintenance costs. 
  • Up to 70000 marking cycles before cleaning, depending on the application. 

Read more: Specifications of Mini-inline