Frequently Asked Questions
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How does laser cleaning work?
laser cleaning is a process called ablation where a controlled beam of laser energy vaporizer's surface contaminants leaving a clean undamaged substrate below. We can control the beam width, depth and strength of the laser to ensure precise and accurate results. Laser cleaning is a great alternative to traditional cleaning methods and techniques such as Sand Blasting or power washing as there is no secondary waste, harmful chemicals used or damage to the underlying substrate, setup time is less, and cleaning speeds are much the same.
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What can your laser clean?
We can Clean a variety of hard substrates e.g. concrete, steel, masonry, brickwork, terracotta, smoke damage restoration Graffiti removal, restoring the surface as close to original condition as possible without damage to the underlying substrate. There is a wide variety of applications for laser cleaning across many different industries here's more examples of what we can clean. Residential brick restoration, industrial mining components, engineering equipment and machinery, Extrusion molds, Injection molds, Pre and Post weld cleaning, Restoration of monuments, vehicle corrosion removal.
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Do you have qualifications for laser cleaning?
Yes, we do! although Australia doesn't currently enforce or regulate the laser cleaning industry it is inevitable that standards will be introduced in the not to distant future. So to stay ahead of the eight ball our team has undergone extensive laser training to attain the necessary qualifications relevant to our industry which consists of, Level 2 Laser Safety officer (LSO) and Level 2 Laser Safety supervisor (LSS) Australian Standards AS/NZS IEC 60825.1:2014; and AS/NZS IEC 60825.14:2022 respectively. We are also height's trained (WAH) unit standard AS/NZ RIIWHS204E to aid us on jobs that may require more than a step ladder. Our team has also completed unit standards HLTAID011, HLTAID009 in first aid and CPR as health and safety at SLC is paramount in all we do.
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Why would you use laser cleaning over traditional cleaning methods?
By choosing lasers as a preferred cleaning method, you are minimizing the impact on the environment as laser cleaning has no secondary waste. Set up and cleanup is also quicker saving time thus becoming a more cost-effective option. Unlike traditional methods of cleaning like sandblasting, which promotes heat and distortion on thinner surfaces it will also remove designed tension in steel formed panels. the other issue is onsite cleanup, it's horrible, time consuming and to be honest painful.
I hear you ask "What about power washing? that just uses water" in short yes, but did you know that aggressive high-pressure cleaning can also damage concrete like your driveway foot path and also brick. High-pressure water can remove the protective layer of the concrete and chip or crack the surface of bricks, especially if they're older or more delicate. Once the protective surface of the brick and concrete is compromised and the pores of the surface are exposed, they become more susceptible to further damage from the elements. Not to mention the excessive water use, which in our eyes is a drain on the environment and the person paying the water bill!
Is there a limit on What size objects can you can clean?
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We can clean anything as small as a pen or as large as an entire house exterior to massive mining machinery, wind turbine components, even your lawnmower we've got you covered!
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If you're unsure feel free to drop us a message and well come up with a solution together!