1500W CW Laser Cleaning Machine
The ION1500 sits between the ION1000 and ION2000 in the ApexLase CW range. At 1500W continuous output, it delivers substantially higher throughput than 1000W CW systems on heavy rust and mill scale, while remaining more economical than a 2000W system for applications that don't require maximum output. Water-cooled, with Raycus or NLight fibre laser source.
ION1500 Specifications
| Laser type | Continuous wave (CW) fibre laser |
| Output power | 1500W |
| Laser source | Raycus or NLight (Tier 1) |
| Wavelength | 1080nm |
| Cooling | Water-cooled (chiller included) |
| Beam delivery | Handheld scanning head with flexible delivery cable |
| Suitable substrates | Mild steel, structural steel, cast iron, pipelines |
| Primary applications | Heavy rust, mill scale, structural steel prep, pipeline cleaning |
| Power class | Industrial — not suitable for delicate substrates |
ION1500 Application Areas
Structural steel preparation
Rust and mill scale removal from structural sections, beams, columns, and fabricated assemblies prior to painting or coating.
Pipeline and vessel cleaning
Internal and external pipe surfaces, pressure vessels, and storage tanks. The 1500W output handles thick oxidation at viable production rates.
Heavy fabrication maintenance
Maintenance cleaning of industrial plant, frames, brackets, and heavy fabricated structures where surface contamination is substantial.
Shipyard and marine structural work
Structural maintenance on vessel frames, decks, and fittings where throughput is important but 2000W+ output is unnecessary.