Line Laser High Power - Low Class

In artificial / machine vision and alignment applications using line and multiline lasers it is often necessary to keep laser class safe to the eye to avoid damage or the use of glasses or other protections.

Or simply the installation must be certified as safe, so it is necessary that the lasers used do not exceed class 2M. In these cases any manufacturer of line lasers can offer only 1mW of power because this is the maximum rated power for class 2M (eye-safe) lasers.

That 1mW is the maximum really for collimated lasers in which the factor C6 = 1. For line lasers C6> 1 and Osela uses this property to be able to offer higher power keeping class 2M (or the class you set, for example class 1 or class 3R). Osela is the only manufacturer that offers this possibility as it is the only manufacturer that polishes the line generation lenses (Powell lenses) for each laser individually and measures the result in an iterative process that leads to the generation of the highest possible line quality.

Therefore, we can offer artificial vision eye-safe lasers with much greater power than competitors. Such power will depend on parameters such as the opening angle or the type of optics used.

Some examples of the powers that we can offer for class 2M and type "A" optics are:

The rest of the suppliers of line lasers will be able to offer only 1mW

Check the different line and machine vision laser modules offering this option
- StreamLine-SL: the most standard line laser for machine vision 2D and 3D, ø19 mm
- CompactLine-CL: mini laser ø10 mm and legth 50 mm

You will probably need laser protection goggles when using these lasers. Check our table of available models (different filter and frame) or contact us directly.

We also offer enclosures and other laser protection and safety measures suitable for these lasers.