Compare Wire Stripping Solutions

Compare Laser Wire Solutions systems for insulation removal, shield processing, enamel removal and precision micromachining. Review laser technology, application examples, processing dimensions and automation options to shortlist systems for your manufacturing requirements.

Machine suitability depends on your material, wire or component construction, required features and production targets. Our applications team can evaluate your samples and recommend an appropriate system and configuration.

Mercury Series

Mercury-2 LaserCO₂ ApplicationsData twinax processing Max. diameterSee specifications Inline integrationSpecial View specsHide specs

Mercury-2 specifications

Operating Environment: Light-duty Industrial Environment. Cleanliness as a typical office Bench mounted
Operating Temperature: 60 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit, 20-80% humidity (non-condensing)
Electrical Power: 230V - 50 Hz, 3 Amps (Europe) 120V - 60 Hz, 6 Amps (USA) single phase supply, earthed and stable (spike and surge protected).
Processed Material: Polymer insulation such as PTFE, ETFE. PVC not to be processed unless agreed in writing. Strip length: zero to 6 inches Strip width: up to 8 inches Diameter: Up to 8mm (0.2 inches) to ensure bottom and top strips join up
Laser Type: Interlocked laser enclosure – class 1 incorporating a continuous wave class 4 Carbon Dioxide laser (30W – Mercury 2-30, 55W – Mercury 2-55)
Optical System: Dual laser nozzle for stripping top and bottom of cable with automatic beam switching between nozzles. Nozzles moved on high performance industrial translation stage. Dual axis motion 20 inch /s positioning speed maximum 6 inch processing length maximum
User Control: 7” Colour touchscreen Storage for 250 recipes (power, speed, pattern) Optional offline recipe storage with PC ethernet upload / download Jobs held in non-volatile on board memory – no PC required On board diagnostics Job start via HMI or footswitch
Safety: Class 1 laser system incorporating a Class 4 laser product as per 21 CFR Chapter 1, Subchapter J EN60825-1:2007 Category 3 Safety Related Control architecture designed to meet performance level PLr = d Dual fail safe interlocked enclosure with monitoring Category 0 emergency stop
Power Consumption: 1.5kW (typical)
Uncrated Weight: 220 lbs, 100 kgs
Machine Dimensions: 20” (w) x 26” (d) x 40” (h) excluding extraction unit 510W x 654D x 997 H

Mercury-4 LaserCO₂ ApplicationsWire insulation removal Max. diameterTypically up to 5 mm Inline integrationYes View specsHide specs

Mercury-4 specifications

Operating Environment: Light-duty Industrial Environment. Cleanliness as a typical office Bench mounted
Operating Temperature: 60 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit, 20-80% humidity (non-condensing)
Electrical Power: 230V – 50 Hz, 3 Amps (Europe) 120V -60 Hz, 6 Amps (USA) Single-phase supply earthed and stable (spike and surge protected).
Processed Materials: Polymer insulation such as PTFE, ETFE. PVC not to be processed unless agreed in writing. Strip length: zero to 50 mm / 2 inches Strip width: up to 50 mm / 2 inches Diameter: typically, up to 5 mm (0.2 inches) to ensure bottom and top strips join up.
Processing Area: 50 x 50 mm (2”x2”) on standard model, or 100 x 100 mm (4 x 4”) on Mercury-4E
Laser Type: Interlocked laser enclosure – class 1 incorporating a continuous wave class 4 Carbon Dioxide laser
Laser Power Options: 20 W, 30 W, or 40 W, our team will recommend the right power for your requirements following a study of your wire.
Optical System: Dual scan heads for stripping top and bottom of cable with shared power between scan heads for simultaneous stripping Dual axis motion 80 inch /s positioning speed maximum 2-inch processing length maximum
User Control: 7” Colour touchscreen Storage for unlimited recipes (power, speed, pattern) On board diagnostics Job start via HMI or footswitch
Safety: Class 1 laser system incorporating a Class 4 laser product as per 21 CFR Chapter 1, Subchapter J EN60825-1:2007 Category 3 Safety Related Control architecture designed to meet performance level PLr = d Dual failsafe interlocked enclosure with monitoring Category 0 Emergency Stop
Acoustic Noise: Machine 65 dB(A), Machine and fume extractor 75 dB(A)
Power Consumption: 1.5kW (typical)
Machine Dimensions, Weight: 6” (w) x 16” (d) x 20” (h) desk unit, 60kgs

Mercury-4E LaserCO₂ ApplicationsData twinax dielectric processing Max. diameterTypically up to 5 mm Inline integrationNo View specsHide specs

Mercury-4E specifications

Operating Environment: Light-duty Industrial Environment. Cleanliness as a typical office Bench mounted
Operating Temperature: 18 to 28 degrees Celsius, 20-80% humidity (non-condensing)
Electrical Power: 120V - 60 Hz, 10 Amps 230V – 50 Hz – 5 Amps single phase supply, earthed and stable (spike and surge protected)
Processed Materials: Polymer insulation such as PTFE, ETFE. PVC not to be processed unless agreed in writing. Strip length: zero to 2 inches (50mm) Strip width: up to 4 inches (100mm) Diameter: typically, up to 5mm (0.2 inches) to ensure bottom and top strips join up
Processing Area: 100 x 100 mm (4 x 4”)
Laser Type: Interlocked laser enclosure – class 1 incorporating a continuous wave class 4 Carbon Dioxide laser
Compressed Air: None
Optical System: High speed dual sided optical scanner with f-theta lens. 300-micron spot diameter.
User Control: PC Based 7” Colour touchscreen Storage for unlimited recipes (power, speed, pattern) Offline graphical recipe creation and storage with PC ethernet upload / download On board diagnostics – laser healthy, extraction on etc
Safety: Class 1 capable laser system incorporating a Class 4 laser product as per EN60825-1:2007 Category 3 Safety Related Control architecture designed to meet performance level PLr = d when integrated with a Customer guard system Dual fail-safe interlocked enclosure with monitoring Category 0 emergency stop
Acoustic Noise: Machine 65 dB(A), Machine and fume extractor 75 dB(A)
Power Consumption: 10A, 1.2kW
Machine Dimensions, Weight: Bench Unit: 850 (h) x 370 (w) x710 (d) [allow additional 200 mm depth for the umbilical] – weight : 40kg Under bench unit: 700 (h) x 500 (w) x 250 mm (d) – weight: 60 kg Uncrated Weight: 100 kgs total

Mercury-4 OEM LaserCO₂ ApplicationsData twinax dielectric processing Max. diameter5 mm Inline integrationCustomer-system integration View specsHide specs

Mercury-4 OEM specifications

Model — Machine: Mercury 4 OEM 55W
Model — Fume extraction: Factory supplied
Model — Integration: Yes with customers existing system at factory
Model — Fixture plate: No
Laser — Laser type: Carbon dioxide
Laser — Wavelength: 10600 nm
Laser — Power options: 55W x 2
Optical system — Scanning system: Dual axis motion
Optical system — Max. strip speed: 1000 mm/s
Optical system — Max. processing length: 50 mm
Processed material — Suitable materials: Polymer insulation such as PTFE, ETFE. PVC not to be processed unless agreed in writing
Processed material — Min. wire diameter: 0 mm
Processed material — Max. wire diameter: 5 mm
User control — HMI: Remote control from customer system via user interface
User control — Recipe storage: Up to 32 recipes
User control — Job start: Via HMI or footswitch
User control — Diagnostics: On board
Safety: EN60825-1:2007 Category 3 Safety Related Control architecture designed to meet performance level PLr = d Dual fail safe interlocked enclosure with monitoring Category 0 Emergency Stop
Power consumption: 1.5kW (typical) 120V – 50/60 Hz, 13 Amps Single phase supply, earthed and stable (spike and surge protected)
User control — Machine dimensions (WxDxH): 13 x 30 x 34"
User control — Machine weight: 220 lbs
Environment — Operating environment: Light-duty industrial environment Machine mounted
Environment — Temperature for use: 60 to 90 degrees fahrenheit, 20-80% humidity (non condensing)
Applicable regulations: EC machinery Directive 2006/42/EC
Spares: A full list of spares and consumables can be found in the user manual

Mercury-9 LaserCO₂ ApplicationsLarge-gauge cable stripping; ring cuts, slits and windows Max. diameter<38 mm Inline integrationYes; also standalone View specsHide specs

Mercury-9 specifications

Suitable Materials: All polymer insulations including PVC
Laser Options: 25W, 50W and 150W carbon dioxide laser options
Optics Configuration: Patent Pending | Three beam system with focus tracking to achieve the highest quality strip on the largest cables
Processing Speed: Up to 4 “/s (100 mm/s) depending on material and laser power
Processing Length: Up to 11” (280 mm). Longer lengths can be achieved inline by stitching strips together
Minimum Cable Length: 4” (110 mm) plus desired strip length
Maximum Wire Diameter: < 1.49” (38 mm)
Interface: 24-inch color touchscreen display
Noise Level: ~65 dB (A)
Dimensions (LxWxH): With HMI Without HMI: 800 x 550 x 1400 mm 800 x 550 x 1300 mm
Power Supply: 230V, 10A or 115V, 20A. Single phase supply
Safety: Class 1 laser system – safe to use on the factory floor without safety goggles. Category 3 safety related control system CE marking and CDRH compliant UL marking on request
Environment: 59 - 95°F (15 - 35°C)
Extraction: Required to ensure safety and optimum performance. PVC requires a PVC specific extractor. Maximum 180 m3/hour air flow, Pre-filter (F6 as per ISO 16890, HEPA / Carbon filter
Weight: 440 lbs (200 kg)
Important Notes: Laser Wire Solutions recommends producing a small sample of wire or cable for testing to ensure processing suitability. We will then provide a sample report with our findings.

Gemini Series

Gemini-4E LaserFibre ApplicationsMicrocoax shields and enamel coils Max. diameterTypically up to 2 mm Inline integrationNo View specsHide specs

Gemini-4E specifications

Operating Environment: Light-duty Industrial Environment. Cleanliness as a typical office. Bench mounted
Operating Temperature: 18 to 28 degrees Celsius, 20-80% humidity (non-condensing)
Electrical Power: 120/230VAC, 1.0KW 120V - 60 Hz, 8Amps 230V – 50 Hz – 4Amps single phase supply, earthed and stable (spike and surge protected)
Power Consumption: 1.0W excluding extraction unit
Compressed Air: None
Fume Extraction: 590x465x405 mm dimensions Maximum 380 m3/hour air flow Pre-filter (F6 as per ISO 16890) HEPA/Carbon filter (99.997% @ 0.3 microns compliant with EN1822:2009) 115V/230VAC, 1.1Kw Weight 35kg
Processed Material: Polyimide type insulations – no fluoropolymers. Enamels, Magnet Wire, Micro Coax Strip length: zero to 100 mm Strip width: up to 100 mm Diameter: typically up to 2 mm to ensure bottom and top strips join up
Laser Type: Class 4 Frequency IPG Fiber (100 Watts nominal average power, 100 Watts absolute maximum average power @ 1064 nm)
Optical System: High speed dual sided optical scanner with F-theta lens. 50 micron spot diameter
User Control: PC Based User Interface HMI Touchscreen Storage for unlimited recipes On board diagnostics – laser healthy, extraction on etc
Safety: Class 1 capable laser system incorporating a Class 4 laser product as per EN60825-1:2007 Category 3 Safety Related Control architecture designed to meet performance level PLr = d when integrated with a customer guard system Dual fail-safe interlocked enclosure with monitoring Category 0 emergency stop
Acoustic Noise: Machine 68dB(A), Machine and fume extractor 75 dB(A)
Machine Dimensions: Head Unit (Bench Mount): 975 (h) x 430 (w) x860mm (d) – Weight: 95kg

Odyssey Series

Odyssey-4 LaserUV ApplicationsCatheter enamel wire processing Max. diameterTypically up to 0.2 mm Inline integrationNo View specsHide specs

Odyssey-4 specifications

Operating Environment: Light-duty Industrial Environment. Cleanliness as a typical office Floor mounted
Operating Temperature: 18 to 30 degrees Celsius, 20-80% humidity (non-condensing)
Electrical Power: 120V - 60 Hz, 10 Amps single phase supply, earthed and stable (spike and surge protected) Maximum earth leakage current of approx. 300mA
Compressed Air: None
Fume Extraction: 366x308x294 mm dimensions Maximum 180 m3/hour air flow Pre-filter (F6 as per ISO 16890) HEPA/Carbon filter (99.997% @ 0.3 microns compliant with EN1822:2009) 115V/230V, 140Watts Weight 17kg
Processed Material: Polyimide type insulations – the laser will not ablate fluoropolymers Strip width: up to 70 mm Diameter: typically, up to 0.2 mm to ensure bottom and top strips join up
Laser Type: Class 4 Frequency Tripled diode pumped solid state laser (4 Watts nominal average power, 6Watts absolute maximum possible power @ 355 nm)
Optical System: High speed dual sided optical scanner with F-Theta lens. 15–20-micron spot diameter
User Control: PLC Based User Interface 24 multistep recipes Control of laser energy, frequency, number of passes, focus and strip pattern Colour Touchscreen On board diagnostics – laser healthy, extraction on etc
Safety: Class 1 capable laser system incorporating a Class 4 laser product as per EN60825-1:2007 Category 3 Safety Related Control architecture designed to meet performance level PLr = d when integrated with a Customer guard system Dual fail-safe interlocked enclosure with monitoring Category 0 emergency stop
Power Consumption: 3.5kW
Machine Dimensions: Height 1470 Width 800 Depth 1180 mm
Net Weight: 220 kgs (total)

Odyssey-4 OEM LaserUV ApplicationsAutomated fine-wire stripping Max. diameterTypically up to 0.2 mm Inline integrationYes — OEM integration View specsHide specs

Odyssey-4 OEM specifications

Operating Environment: Machine Mounted in a Light-duty Industrial Environment.
Operating Temperature: 60 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit, 20-80% humidity (non-condensing) (15 to 32 degrees Celsius)
Electrical Power: 120V – 60 Hz, 5A Amps Single phase supply, earthed and stable (spike and surge protected).
Power Consumption: 0.6kW (Not including Extraction Unit)
Compressed Air: None
Extraction: Customer supplied within existing setup
Processed Material: Polyimide type insulations – no fluoropolymers Diameter: typically, up to 0.2 mm to ensure bottom and top strips join up
Laser Type: Class 4 Frequency Tripled diode pumped solid state laser (4 Watts nominal average power, 6 Watts absolute maximum average power @ 355 nm)
Optical System: Dual Galvanometer Scanners with individual lasers. 70mm x 70mm maximum total scan zone (this will be reduced when set up to suit customer fixture) 15-20 micron spot diameter
User control: Remote Control from Customer system via User Interface
Safety: EN60825-1:2007 Category 3 Safety Related Control architecture designed to meet performance level PLr = d Dual fail safe interlocked enclosure with monitoring Category 0 Emergency Stop
Acoustic Noise: Machine 65 dB(A)
Machine Dimensions: Head Unit 760*mm x 350mm x 850*mm (LxWxH) 100Kg Cabinet 300mm x 600mm x 1000*mm (LxWxH) 60Kg *Dimensions do NOT include eyebolts, electrical and extraction connections.

Odyssey-8 LaserUV ApplicationsFine-wire insulation stripping; catheter wiring and coil windings Max. diameterTypically up to 0.4 mm Inline integrationNo View specsHide specs

Odyssey-8 specifications

Operating Environment: Light-duty Industrial Environment. Cleanliness as a typical office.
Operating Temperature: 18 to 28 degrees Celsius, 10-80% humidity (non-condensing)
Processed Materials: Typically, polyimide insulations – no fluoropolymers or PVC. Other insulation types may be processed following consultation with the equipment supplier. Strip length: 0.1 to 5mm standard, up to 25.0mm on request Wire Diameter: typically to a maximum of 0.4 mm
Stripping Laser Type: Embedded Class 4 Frequency Tripled diode pumped solid state laser (0.8 Watts nominal average power @ 355 nm)
Optical System: Patented high speed optical delivery with focusing lenses.
User Control: 7” Colour Touchscreen Status indicator lights for power and safety.
Power Supply: Voltage 230 / 120 VAC (±10%) Frequency 50 / 60 Hz Current 0.7A / 1.4A Single phase supply, earthed and stable (spike and surge protected)
Extraction: Maximum 180 m3/hour air flow Pre-filter (F6 as per ISO 16890) HEPA/Carbon filter (99.997% @ 0.3 microns compliant with EN1822:2009) 100V-230V, 140Watts
Noise Level: Machine 65 dB(A), Machine and fume extractor 75 dB(A)
Safety: Class 1 capable laser system incorporating Class 2 and Class 4 laser products as per EN60825-1:2007 Category 3 Safety Related Control architecture designed to meet performance level PLr = d. Dual fail-safe interlocked enclosure with monitoring Category 0 emergency stop
Machine Dimensions & Weights: Head Unit: 478(h) x 168(w) x 278(d)mm, Weight: 16kg PSU: 68(h) x 193(w) x 287(d)m, Weight: 3 kg FumeCube Extractor: 366(h) x 308(w) x 294(d) mm, Weight: 17kg
Important Notes: Laser Wire Solutions recommends producing a small sample of wire or cable for testing to ensure processing suitability. We will then provide a sample report with our findings.

Viking Series

Viking-4 Mobile LaserFibre ApplicationsEnamel removal from continuous wire Max. diameterTypically up to 2 mm Inline integrationMobile / inline View specsHide specs

Viking-4 Mobile specifications

Operating Environment: Light-duty industrial environment.
Operating Temperature: 15 to 32 degrees Celsius, 10-80% humidity (non-condensing).
Electrical Power: Voltage 230 V (±10%). Frequency 50 Hz. Current 32 A. Single phase supply, earthed and stable (spike and surge protected).
Power Consumption: 7.3 kW.
Compressed Air: None.
Fume Extraction: Maximum 180 m3/hour air flow. Pre-filter (F6 as per ISO 16890). HEPA/Carbon filter. (99.997% @ 0.3 microns compliant with EN1822:2009). 100V-230V, 140Watts.
Processed Material: Typically, enamel insulations – no fluoropolymers or PVC. Other insulation types may be processed following consultation with the equipment supplier. Strip length: up to 100 mm. Wire Diameter: typically to a maximum of 2 mm.
Laser Type: Class 4 Q-Switch Pulsed Fibre Laser, 4x100W.
Optical System: High speed 3D optical scanner with F-theta lens. 60-90 micron spot diameter.
User Control: 12” Colour Touchscreen. Status indicator lights for power and safety.
Safety: Class 1 capable laser product incorporating a Class 4 laser system as per EN60825-1:2007. Category 3 Safety Related Control architecture designed to meet performance level PLr = d. Dual fail-safe interlocked enclosure with monitoring. Category 0 emergency stop.
Acoustic Noise: Machine 68.6 dB(C), Machine and fume extractor 61 dB(A)
Machine Dimensions: L 1500 x W 1100 x H 2470 mm
Net Weight: 650 kg

Cassini

Cassini LaserCO₂ + UV ApplicationsMicro-coax stripping; electrode coating removal; fine-wire stripping Max. diameter<0.4 mm standard Inline integrationInline options View specsHide specs

Cassini specifications

Applications: Micro-coax wire stripping, electrode coating removal, fine wire stripping
Suitable Materials: All polymer insulations and all metals
Laser Options: 30 W Carbon Dioxide laser, choice of single or dual 1 W UV laser
Optics Configuration: Patent Pending | Compact optical system gives perfect processing on every wire
Processing Types: Single wire processing, fixture loaded, inline options
Strip Length: Up to 2” (50 mm) as standard, custom lengths available
Processing Width: 4” (100 mm) fixture width as standard for fixture option, custom wider widths available
Maximum Wire Diameter: <0.015” (0.4 mm) as standard
Interface: 10-inch color touchscreen display, unlimited recipes
Noise Level: ~65 dB (A)
Dimensions (LxWxH): 13 x 21 x 22” (321 x 540 x 565 mm)
Power Supply: 230V, 8A or 115V, 16A. Single phase supply
Safety: Class 1 laser system – safe to use on the factory floor without safety goggles. Category 3 safety related control system CE marking and CDRH compliant UL marking on request
Environment: 60 - 85°F (15 - 35°C)
Extraction: Required to ensure safety and optimum performance. Maximum 180 m3/hour air flow, Pre-filter (F6 as per ISO 16890, HEPA / Carbon filter
Weight: 88 lbs (40 kg)

Axiom Series

Axiom-1 LaserUltrashort pulse ApplicationsTube drilling; fluoropolymer ablation; cutting and micromachining Max. diameterApplication-dependent Inline integrationWorkstation View specsHide specs

Axiom-1 specifications

Suitable Materials: Metals (stainless, copper, gold etc.) and polymers (PTFE, PFA, PEBAX etc.)
Laser Options: Infrared, Green and UV femtosecond and picosecond selected based on application
Optics Configuration: Single scan head / dual side-by-side / dual top-and-bottom
Beam Speed: Up to 2000 mm/s
Scanner Area: 50 x 50 mm*
XY Stage: Up to 100 x 250 mm*
Interface: PLC-based with touchscreen recipe creation
Power: 230V, 20A
Safety: CE, OSHA, Cat 3 safety control system, PLr = d
Environment: 18–30 °C
Weight: 750kg
Dimensions: 1200 x 700 x 1950 mm
Important Notes: Laser Wire Solutions will work with you to develop the process and give you parameters for validation.

*Custom scanner and XY-stage sizes on request. Technical specifications subject to change.

Application suitability and available configurations should be confirmed with the Laser Wire Solutions applications team.

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