Confined space ablation in sensitive areas such as galleys, engine rooms and hulls. Any hard surface within the confines of the hulls can be cleaned without any risk of contaminating adjacent equipment or instrument panels. Removing marine growth from heat exchanger tube sheets during maintenance exercises ensures uninterrupted cooling when at sea.
Laser ablation (laser-blasting) as an efficient alternative to “chipping, sandblasting, or hydro-blasting” when preparing metal for painting. Laser ablation leaves clean and bare metal substrates without leaving residue like dust, chips, and blasting grit.
Laser Ablation is much safer than alternative coatings removal processes, however, businesses must still exercise safety precautions while using lasers as a heat source. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) do provide important information when using heat to remove paint and other substances. Using laser rated protective eyewear and face masks is a necessity while operating Class IV lasers. Using a fume extractor also helps to remove fumes from the air during laser blasting. Operating lasers under these circumstances ensures a completely safe, and more efficient method of coatings removal for shipyards.
Laser ablation as a clean and efficient alternative to sand and media blasting.
