PRODUCT FOCUS LASER SAFETY Safety first
A round-up of the latest laser safety equipment, from goggles to complete systems
Laser Components offers a large range of safety goggles that focus on protection, comfort and style. These can be worn for alignment applications using HeNe or diode lasers, and those involving excimer lasers in the medical field. Full protection according to DIN/EN 207 and alignment protection according to DIN/EN 208 are also available.
Custom models for certain wavelengths or combination wavelengths are also available on request.
www.lasercomponents.co.uk
Lasermet has developed a highly effective, passive or active laser safety cabin certified to IEC 60825- 4, named Laser Castle. The product is a rapid, modular-build system that includes everything required by customers to safely contain high- powered lasers controlled by a robot. The system includes the ICS-6 interlock controller, lighting, an LED warning sign, CCTV, and manual or auto-doors.
The ICS-6 interlock controller is an expandable laser interlock controller built to performance level ‘e’ (ELISe). It is a dual-channel interlock controller that conforms to PL ‘e’ of ISO 13849-1. The device controls the laser interlock, LED, can operate shutters, and be interfaced to access control and fire detection systems. Being expandable, it can control Lasermet’s Laser Jailer and Safety Logic Plus, and has a remote communications and control facility option. The company’s LED signs are now DALI compatible: the Slim Jim 230VAC LED sign and the 24VDC (dual colour, dual message) ultra and mini signs can be connected to a Digitally Addressable Lighting Interface (DALI) used with lighting control systems.
www.lasermet.com
Laser Support Services has expanded its range of safety products with new safety panels, to add to the company’s safety eyewear, IR viewers and EOPC range of safety shutters. The panels, which come in a standard size or can be customised, have been engineered to be flexible and installed easily. An added advantage is that they can be moved for re-installation elsewhere if required. The quick-release panels enable the user to create an enclosed area quickly and easily. Also available is a modular design laboratory
interlock system, which can the user can modify and add to as required. The easy-to-install system uses simple communication cables to join each of the components together.
www.laser-support.co.uk
Photonic Solutions supplies a range of laser safety eyewear from NoIR in the UK and Ireland. NoIR produces high quality safety eyewear for the laser and non-coherent light sources. LaserShields from NoIR are manufactured to strict quality standards ensuring all filters exceed specifications. A polycarbonate material is used for the frames to minimise reflection as well as provide a comfortable and light fit. The LaserShields are CE-certified to meet US and international standards, including EN2017/208/ EN60825, ANSI Z136.1 and Z87.1
www.photonicsolutions.co.uk
ThorLabs has added a quick-release beam trap, which is optimised to accept CW laser beams of up to 5W, to its beam trap range. The quick-release beam trap is equipped with a flexure-style clamp that snaps onto any two adjacent cage rods of a preassembled 30mm cage system. ThorLabs also supply the LG series of laser safety glasses which provide CE-certified laser radiation protection. The comfortable frame style can be used over the top of prescription lenses and has top and side shields to protect the user’s eyes from peripheral laser radiation. The interior dimensions of the goggles are 145 x 53mm and have a 140mm temple. The lenses have a diagonal length of 68mm. Each pair of laser safety glasses comes with a protective storage case, a slip-on neck strap, and a cleaning cloth.
www.thorlabs.de
‘COMMITMENT TO LASER SAFETY’ CEREMONY AND TRAINING PROGRAMME AT CHINA PHOTONICS SHOW
At Laser World of Photonics China, held from 18 to 20 March in Shanghai, a ceremony of ‘commitment to laser safety’ will take place to raise awareness of laser safety and promote a safer and healthier environment for
laser manufacturing. The ceremony is organised by the Chinese Optical Society-Laser Processing Committee (COS-LPC). Meanwhile, a training programme entitled ‘Workshop on the safety of industrial laser and systems
safety use’ will run on 19 March. The courses will address the dangers of laser products, and the safety protection requirements and standards concerning lasers. This includes industrial laser operation and safety protection, laser
equipment and system operation and safety protection. Messe München International Shanghai has enlisted TUV, a Germany- based testing institution, as the show’s laser-safety tester. TUV will carry out safety examinations for
the installation, testing and presentation of all exhibited laser devices to ensure a ‘safer, healthier and higher-end’ laser technology platform. The courses are open to
all participants at the show.
www.photonicschina.cn
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