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Laser cleaning in ship construction and maintenance

Rust is a product of corrosion that is encountered in both the maintenance and construction phases of operating ships. In both cases, it is necessary to apply a protective coating to ship parts and components. Laser cleaning is a modern solution to these problems. It’s a fast, high quality surface treatment for any size or shape. Read more about what the F-Clean laser system can do in our article.


Cleaning without collateral contamination

The traditional way to clean a ship is by sandblasting. The main disadvantage of this method is the sand, which flies in different directions during the cleaning process. Additional cleaning is required after the treatment of the vessel.

The F-Clean laser system cleans deep into any metal surface without any byproducts of the treatment. Only the layers of dirt evaporate during the cleaning process. The surface to be cleaned is not damaged in any way. The wide range of laser parameters makes it possible to work with different types of dirt and clean surfaces of any morphology. You can read more about the laser cleaning process in a separate article.

Laser cleaning of metal from rust

Surface preparation for coating

The final painting of the assembled ship and its components requires cleaning the metal of rust and oil contamination. Servicing ships requires preparing the surface for renewal of the protective coating. A laser cleaning system helps to effectively solve these tasks. Just clean the surface with F-Clean and you’re ready to spray with paint or coatings. No additional cost for cleaning and consumables. All you need is 1 kW power per m². Read more about paint removal in our articles: Laser paint stripping and Laser preservative soil removal.

Machining of parts with complex shapes and hard-to-reach places

Cleaning decorations, handrails, engine and steering components, as well as other complex ship parts is no problem for the F-Clean laser system, which treats every curve in detail and removes contamination. With the unit, you can clean any metal surface that’s in your line of sight, including hard-to-reach areas. The laser system also allows you to clean ship elements at height.

Laser cleaning of a part with complex geometry

Cleaning automation in production

Ship systems operate in an aggressive environment. There are high requirements for ship and equipment reliability. For this reason, more and more companies are automating production processes, in particular welding and assembly.

Pokkels is developing customized automated laser systems to solve production tasks related to surface treatment. The robotic system can work without stopping. It is possible to create a device that not only cleans the surface, but also performs welding operations. The system is developed individually based on the customer’s requirements and tasks. Different forms-factors and capacities of the equipment are possible.

Pokkels F-CLean advantages

  • Cleaning without collateral contamination
  • No consumables
  • Local treatment option
  • High cleaning speed
  • Treat any surface shape
  • Working time of the device is 100 000 hours
  • Equipment can be leased
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Find out how laser equipment cleans molds of dirt in less than half an hour. Why molds can be cleaned without removing them from the machine and how to automate the laser cleaning process.

Laser cleaning of stainless steel

Fast cleaning, no consumables, no waste and no dust are the reasons why laser technology is increasingly being adopted in factories that process stainless steel. Learn more about the uses and capabilities of laser systems from our article.

7 reasons to use F-Clean in a food processing plant

Laser cleaning technology is actively implemented in the food industry. This is due to the high speed and efficiency of cleaning, the absence of collateral contamination or additional costs for consumables. This article briefly describes the main advantages of the F-Clean laser system.

Laser paint removal: technology and capabilities

We continue describing the possibilities of using the F-Clean laser cleaning system. Previously we wrote about cleaning molds and stainless steel. This time we will tell you how the laser equipment removes paint and polymer coatings.

Laser cleaning of the weld

Traditional methods for surface treatment of welding materials are time-consuming and expensive. You have to dispose of chemicals and clean the room from accidental contamination. Laser technology makes it possible to forget about these problems. Learn more about using laser equipment in our article.

Laser cleaning for public utilities

The cleaning process of urban infrastructure takes a long time, even if you need to remove a small advertising inscription from a street tile. But there is a way to solve this problem quickly, without using brushes or chemicals. The F-Clean laser complex is such a solution. The main thing about it will be briefly described in our article.

Laser metal degreasing before soldering or welding

Degreasing is an important step that determines the quality of the future connection. Alkalis and solvents as well as mechanical brushes are often used for metal degreasing. Let’s look at the typical problems with conventional degreasing methods and compare them with laser equipment.

Laser cleaning systems for restoration

Art and architectural restoration is a laborious and time-consuming process. It is important to properly clean and not damage the piece. In this article, you’ll learn what tasks the F-Clean laser system can handle, and it deserves your attention

Laser cleaning in the automotive industry

Pokkels’ advanced laser technology solves many problems, including the efficient cleaning of parts and surfaces of any size and complexity, as well as the preparation of products for welding and painting. In this article you will learn more about the features of the F-Clean laser cleaning system.

5 reasons to use F-Clean to clean large metal structures

Laser cleaning technology is increasingly entering various business areas. Even today, construction companies and industrial cleaning companies use laser devices to clean metal structures. In this article we will look at the 5 main advantages of the F-Clean laser cleaning system for the treatment of large metal structures. 

Laser cleaning of shop primer

Rolled metal producers are gradually adopting laser cleaning technology at their factories. The main reason for this choice is the efficiency of cleaning and the lack of the need for consumables. In this article we will tell you about three companies that use the F-Clean laser system.

Selective laser cleaning

Local cleaning of surface areas is another advantage of the F-Clean laser system, which extends the scope of the device. In our article we tell you more about what selective treatment tasks can be solved with laser equipment.

Laser cleaning of molds for the Pirelli plant

Pokkels’ goal is to create laser devices that are easy and comfortable to use. To do this, we select the optimal equipment, optics and adjust the parameters. In 2021 we solved a similar task for the Pirelli tire factory. You can find details of our work in this article

Case: Automatic conveyor furnace cleaning system

In 2021, Pokkels developed a special automatic laser cleaning system for moving deck plates in a confectionery. In this short article, we will explain more about the steps and the solution to the customer’s challenges.

Laser cleaning of surfaces with complex shapes

Treating surfaces of any shape and complexity is one of the key advantages of the F-Clean laser cleaning system. In this article we will tell you more about the features of laser cleaning of volumetric objects and surfaces of complex shape, as well as introduce additional options in this direction.

Experiments on the laser treatment of radiators

A significant segment of Pokkels’ work consists of research and experiments on the application of laser equipment. Since the end of 2021, we have been performing a series of tests on the laser treatment of heating elements of electric convectors at the request of a thermal technology plant. We invite you to get acquainted with the work process and the interim results of our work.

Removal of intermetallide layer from pipe threads

The wide range of settings of the laser device is one of its main achievements. It is possible not only to clean surfaces from contaminants, but also to process by changing the morphology of the surface. Our company is regularly approached by enterprises with a proposal to experiment with the use of laser equipment. In this article we will tell you about the experiments for Majorpack company.

Laser cleaning of surgical meshes made of titanium threads

F-Clean laser cleaners have a wide range of applications. They are equally effective for small items and large metal constructions. The application options for laser devices are constantly expanding. In this article we describe the development of a special cleaning technique for the finest titanium strands of surgical implants.

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