| Feature | Mercury-2 | Mercury-4 | Mercury-4 OEM | Mercury-9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative | Die blade | Mechanical stripper, exacto knife | Not fully automated line | Mechanical stripper, exacto knife, not fully automated |
| Challenges | Worn blades, downtime, nicks, scrapes, tags | Risk of nicks, scrapes, inconsistent | Time consuming process | Time consuming process, damaged conductors |
| Power Options* | 30 W / 55 W | 20 W / 30 W / 40 W / 50 W | 2 × 55 W | 25 W / 50 W / 150 W |
| Application | Data Twin-Ax, Mechanical Alternate | Mechanical Alternate, Data Centers, Aerospace, Electronics | Data Twinax, Dielectric, Data Centers | Mechanical Alternate, Automotive |
| Max. Wire Diameter | 6 mm / 0.23” | 6 mm / 0.23” | 6 mm / 0.23” | 40 mm / 1.18” |
| Max. Strip Length | 125 mm / 4.92” | 50 mm / 1.96” | 50 mm / 1.96” | 300 mm / 11.81” |
| Working Width | 200 mm / 7.87” | 50 mm / 1.96” | 50 mm / 1.96” | N/A |
| Inline | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Wire Loading | Fixture plate, inline | Fixture plate, single wire insert, inline | Inline | Single wire insert, inline |
| Feature | Mercury-4 | Mercury-9 |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Use | Versatile stripping of fine to medium wires | Large-gauge cable stripping up to 40 mm |
| Applications | Single conductors, coax, ribbons (52 AWG – 6 AWG) | Automotive HV cables, aerospace, shielded cables |
| Max Wire Diameter | Up to ~5 mm (0.2” typical) | Up to 40 mm (1.5”) |
| Processing Length | Up to 50 mm (2”); 100 mm (4”) with Mercury-4E | Up to 300 mm (12”); longer inline by stitching |
| Processing Speed | 80 in/s positioning speed max | Up to 100 mm/s (4”/s), material dependent |
| Laser Options | 20 W, 30 W, 40 W CO₂ | 25 W, 50 W, 150 W CO₂ |
| User Interface | 7” touchscreen, onboard diagnostics | 24” touchscreen, Industry 4.0 compatible |
| Automation Features | Multiple fixtures (single wire, rotary, inline, sliding aperture) | Inline or manual, auto tip detection & gripping |
| Dimensions (LxWxH) | 6” × 16” × 20” (152 × 406 × 508 mm) | 800 × 550 × 1400 mm |
| Weight | 60 kg | 200 kg |
| Power Supply | 230V, 3A (EU) / 120V, 6A (US), single phase | 230V, 10A or 115V, 20A, single phase |
| Extraction | Required, 180 m³/hr, HEPA/Carbon filter | Required, 180 m³/hr, PVC-specific extractor if needed |
| Noise Level | 65 dB(A) machine, 75 dB(A) with extractor | ~65 dB(A) |
| Best For | Flexible, high-precision stripping of small/medium wires | High-volume, large-gauge automotive & aerospace cables |
| Feature | Odyssey-4 | Odyssey-8 |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Use | High wire count, multi-wire stripping | Low wire count, single wire processing |
| Target Applications | Medical (catheters, MRI coils), Data Centers, Micro-coax | Medical (catheters, fine wires), R&D, Low volume |
| Wire Types | Single, twisted pair, bifilar, trifilar | Single, twisted pair, bifilar, trifilar |
| Wire Diameter (Max) | < 0.2 mm (custom up to 0.4 mm possible) | < 0.4 mm (standard < 0.2 mm) |
| Smallest Wire Size | Down to 50 AWG | Down to 50 AWG |
| Processing Length | Up to 70 mm (extendable to 100 mm on request) | Up to 15 mm |
| Breakout Length | Full strip area | 25 mm |
| Cycle Time | Short cycle, typical for multi-wire batches | < 3 seconds *material dependent |
| User Interface | 7" touchscreen, RFID login | 7" touchscreen, RFID login |
| Automation Features | Fixture loaded, optional camera | Auto wire detect and gripper |
| Dimensions (LxWxH) | 1180 × 800 × 1470 mm | 180 × 340 × 480 mm |
| Weight | 220 kg | 20 kg (Laser Unit), 6 kg (PSU) |
| Power Supply | 120V, 10A | 120V, 10A or 230V, 5A |
| Extraction Required | Yes (180 m³/hr, HEPA/Carbon filters) | Yes (same specs) |
| Noise Level | ~65 dB (A) | ~65 dB (A) |
| Medical Suitability | High (multi-wire & micro-coax) | High (fine single wires) |
| Setup Flexibility | Fixture plate, in-line, extended bed available | Benchtop or in-line, compact footprint |
| Ideal For | High volume production lines | Quick changeover, flexible R&D and low volume production |
| Price/Footprint Efficiency | Larger footprint, premium for batch work | Compact and cost-effective for limited scale |
| Feature | Mercury-2 | Gemini-2 |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Use | General purpose precision laser wire stripping for electronics & data cables | Specialist shield cutting & micro-coax stripping with fiber laser |
| Applications | Single conductors, coax, ribbons (0.025 – 5 mm diameter) | Aluminized mylar foil, micro-coax shields, fluoropolymers, PVC, silicone |
| Max Wire Diameter | Up to 8 mm (0.2") | Up to 2.5 mm (0.1") |
| Processing Length | Up to 152 mm (6") | Up to 125 mm (5") |
| Processing Area | 178 × 127 mm (7" × 5") | 127 × 178 mm (5" × 7") |
| Processing Speed | 20 in/s positioning (max) | Up to 250 mm/s (9.84"/s) |
| Laser Type | CO₂ laser, 30W or 55W options | Fiber laser, 30W or 50W options |
| User Interface | 7” touchscreen, 250 recipe storage, onboard diagnostics | Touchscreen HMI, integrated PC with software, onboard diagnostics |
| Control / Operation | Job start via HMI or footswitch | Process triggered by HMI or footswitch |
| Dimensions (LxWxH) | 510 × 654 × 997 mm (20" × 26" × 40") | 620 × 720 × 1000 mm |
| Weight | 100 kg (220 lbs) | 100 kg (220 lbs) |
| Power Supply | 230V, 3A (EU) / 120V, 6A (US) | 115V, 10A or 230V, 5A |
| Power Consumption | 1.5 kW (typical) | 1.5 kW (typical) |
| Noise Level | 65 dB(A) machine, 75 dB(A) with extractor | ~69 dB(A) machine, ~75 dB(A) with extractor |
| Best For | Versatile stripping of small/medium conductors, coax & ribbon cables | Precision shield cutting for micro-coax, foil shields, and sensitive materials |