Continuous-wave cleaners, 1000–3000 W
Continuous Laser Cleaning Machine 1500 / 2000 / 3000 W (MW-LCW)
- Laser power
- 1500–3000 W
- Cleaning width
- 10–300 mm
- Cable length
- 15 m
Laser cleaning machines · 9 machines
Rust, paint and oxide. Gone with light.
Laser cleaning removes contaminants without blasting media or chemicals. Pick pulsed lasers when the surface must stay untouched, and continuous-wave lasers when you need to strip heavy rust fast.
FlagshipContinuous Laser Cleaning Machine 1500 / 2000 / 3000 W (MW-LCW)1500–3000 W Laser power10–300 mm Cleaning width15 m Cable length
Continuous-wave cleaners, 1000–3000 W
Fast removal of heavy rust, mill scale and paint on steel structures, ship parts, tanks and pre-weld preparation.
Continuous-wave cleaners, 1000–3000 W
1000 W Laser Cleaning Machine (MW-LC500D / MW-LC1000D)
- Laser power
- 500–1000 W
- Fiber length
- 15 m
- Scan width
- 5–120 mm
Pulsed cleaners, 50–500 W
Low heat input for moulds, tyre moulds, aluminium, heritage pieces and oxide removal where the base surface must not change.
Backpack and portable cleaners, 20–100 W
Battery-free compact units for field service, small parts and work at height.
Backpack and portable cleaners, 20–100 W
Portable 100 W Laser Cleaning Machine with Wheels (MW-LC100)
- Laser power
- 100 W
- Peak power
- 8–10 kW
- Weight
- 30 kg
Backpack and portable cleaners, 20–100 W
Compact Fiber Laser Cleaning Machine 50 / 75 / 100 W (carry case)
- Laser power
- 50–100 W
- Scan width
- 0–200 mm
- Weight
- 39 kg
Backpack and portable cleaners, 20–100 W
Backpack Laser Cleaning Machine 50 / 75 / 100 W (17 kg)
- Laser power
- 50–100 W
- Weight
- 17 kg
- Gun weight
- 2.5 kg
Backpack and portable cleaners, 20–100 W
Backpack Laser Cleaning Machine 20 / 30 / 50 W (MW-LC50)
- Laser power
- 20–50 W
- Beam width
- 10–100 mm
- Scan speed
- ≤ 7000 mm/s
Backpack and portable cleaners, 20–100 W
Portable 50 W Laser Rust Removal Machine (MW-LS50)
- Laser power
- 50 W
- Net weight
- 20 kg
- Clean width
- 1–20 mm
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Pulsed vs continuous-wave laser cleaning at a glance
| Property | Pulsed (50–500 W) | Continuous wave (1000–3000 W) |
|---|---|---|
| How it works | Short, high-peak pulses ablate a thin layer at a time | Constant beam heats and lifts the coating |
| Heat into the part | Very low | Higher; watch thin sheet |
| Best on | Moulds, aluminium, fine oxide, paint on delicate parts | Heavy rust, thick paint, large steel areas |
| Surface finish | Base metal texture preserved | Can leave light melt or colour on thin parts |
| Speed on heavy rust | Slower | Much faster |
| Machine price | Higher per watt | Lower per watt |
What laser cleaning is good at
A cleaning head scans a line of laser light across the surface. Rust, paint, oil and oxide absorb more of the energy than the bare metal beneath, so they heat, vaporise or spall off while the substrate reflects most of the light.
Because there is no abrasive, there is nothing to contain, sweep up or dispose of beyond the fume, which an extractor captures at the head. Operators can switch from rust removal to weld-seam cleaning in seconds by changing the scan width and power.
How to choose
Start with the coating and the part. Thin oxide on a mould, oil on aluminium or paint on a part that must keep its dimensions points to a pulsed laser. Heavy rust on structural steel, ship plates or tanks points to a continuous-wave laser of 1500 W or more.
Then decide on portability. Backpack units go up ladders and into ships; trolley units with a water chiller run all day in a workshop. If you are unsure, send us a sample: we clean it on the machine you are considering and send back a video and the settings.
Read before you buy
All guidesLaser cleaning · 8 minPulsed vs continuous laser cleaning: which one do you need?Choose a pulsed fiber laser (typically 20–500 W) when the surface must stay as it is: moulds, aluminium, stainless steel, thin parts, heritage objects and weld preparation. Choose a continuous-wave (CW) laser (typically 1000–3000 W) for heavy rust and paint on thick, robust steel, where cost per watt matters more than the finish.Laser cleaning · 8 minLaser cleaning vs sandblasting: which method fits your job?Laser cleaning is the better choice where waste, substrate damage, precision or noise matter: moulds, weld preparation, spot repairs, thin or sensitive parts and small areas of hazardous coating. Abrasive blasting is still faster and usually cheaper per square metre for stripping thick coatings from large steel areas, and it creates the anchor profile many paint systems specify.Safety · 9 minHandheld laser safety: Class 4 cleaning and welding lasersHandheld fiber laser cleaners and welders are Class 4 lasers: the direct beam, mirror-like reflections and even diffuse reflections can permanently damage eyes, burn skin and start fires. Use them only inside a laser-controlled area, with eyewear rated for the laser's wavelength and output, local fume extraction, trained operators and a named laser safety officer.
FAQ
Questions buyers ask
Does laser cleaning damage the metal?
Set correctly, no. Pulsed lasers remove coatings with very little heat into the part. Continuous-wave lasers put in more heat, so on thin sheet we lower power or increase speed to avoid discolouration.
What can a laser cleaner remove?
Rust, mill scale, paint, powder coat, oil and grease, oxide and heat tint after welding, rubber residue in tyre moulds and carbon deposits. Results depend on coating thickness and power, so we recommend a sample test.
Which is better, pulsed or continuous laser cleaning?
Neither is better in general. Pulsed is for delicate surfaces and precision; continuous-wave is for speed on heavy rust and paint. Many workshops that do both buy one of each.
Do I need consumables?
No blasting media or chemicals. You replace the protective lens in the cleaning head from time to time and run fume extraction.