ELASER: Purpose-Built Portable Industrial Laser Cleaning
The ELASER is a self-contained industrial fibre laser cleaning system, designed and built in the UK. Not a fixed installation, not a rebadged import. The wheeled unit weighs under 50 kg, the handheld scanner under 3 kg, with a delivery cable reaching up to 50 m.
It runs on standard 110–250 VAC single-phase power. Air-cooled, with no consumables, no compressor, no water supply. One person moves it, sets it up, and starts cleaning — no crew, no site coordination overhead.
Built for maintenance engineers, bodyshop operators, aerospace technicians, and heritage conservators needing industrial cleaning capability on site.
300 W Tunable Fibre Laser
Max power: Up to 300 W. Wavelength: 1550 nm (retina-safe / reduced hazard zone). Pulse energy: Up to 15 mJ. Pulse duration: 100 ns. Pulse repetition rate: Adjustable up to 200 kHz (CW).
Power is fully tunable from 0–100%, giving a single machine the range to address light oxides through to thick coatings. The 1550 nm wavelength is the basis of the ELASER's reduced hazard zone capability.
Programmable 2-D Galvanometer Scanner
Scanner: 2-D galvanometer. Max scan rate: 10 m/s. Scan shapes: Fully programmable via GUI. F-Theta lenses: Interchangeable, 75–500 mm working distance. Lens-protection windows: Included and replaceable.
Scan patterns are configured through the onboard GUI, with no external software required. The interchangeable F-Theta lens system adapts working distance to the task, from tight confined access to larger standoff distances.
Sub-50 kg Wheeled System
System weight: Under 50 kg (wheeled). Handheld scanner: Under 3 kg. Delivery cable: Up to 50 m (5 m / 15 m standard).
The wheeled unit moves between locations by a single operator. A sub-3 kg scanner and up to 50 m of delivery cable mean the machine stays put while the operator reaches the work — no repositioning, no disassembly.
Single-Phase, Under 2000 W
Supply voltage: 110–250 VAC single-phase. Power consumption: Under 2000 W.
Single-phase input across the full 110–250 VAC range means the ELASER connects to a standard industrial socket. No dedicated three-phase infrastructure is required, simplifying site approval and deployment across varied facilities.
Touchscreen, Ethernet, Made in Britain
Laser class: Class IV (Class I available). Interface: Ethernet + touchscreen. Manufacture: Made in Britain. Certifications: CE certified, UKCA certified.
Class IV is the standard operating configuration; Class I is available for the reduced hazard zone variant. The touchscreen interface pairs with Ethernet connectivity for straightforward integration into existing facility control and monitoring setups.
Surfaces and Contaminants the ELASER Cleans
The ELASER cleans across steel, aluminium, cast iron, titanium, stone, concrete, brick, and masonry. It removes contaminants from light oxide films through to thick coatings and heavy rust — all from one machine, without changing tools.
Metal Surfaces
Steel, carbon steel, aluminium alloys, cast iron, copper, brass, bronze, titanium, galvanised.
Non-Metal Surfaces
Stone, concrete, brick, and masonry — cleaned without abrasives or chemicals.
Coatings and Surface Treatments Removed
Removes paint, powder coating, lacquer, and primer from treated surfaces.
Corrosion, Scale, and Process Residues Removed
Rust, oxides, mill scale, weld discolouration, tarnish, and release agents.
Soiling, Fouling, and Other Contaminants Removed
Oil and grease, carbon and soot, mould, graffiti, adhesives, and residues.
Minimal Substrate Loss
The beam stops at the base material. Contaminant removed; substrate left intact.
Tunable Power: 0 to 100%
One machine spans light oxides to thick coatings — no tool changes needed.
UK Industries and Applications for the ELASER
The ELASER is at work across UK industry — from bodyshops and aerospace facilities to heritage sites and production lines. Find your application below.
Aerospace
Surface prep and component cleaning to tight tolerances. The beam stops at the base material, leaving flight-critical parts intact after oxide or coating removal.
Industrial Maintenance
Clean plant, equipment and infrastructure on site. Nothing to mask off, no media to clear up — the ELASER goes to the structure.
Injection Moulding and Tooling
Strip release agents, residue and build-up from moulds and tooling in place — no disassembly required, minimising mould downtime between production runs.
Tyre and Rubber
Clean moulds, vents and vulcanisation residue without abrasives. Unlike abrasive methods, laser cleaning does not wear mould surfaces or erode fine detail over time.
Heritage and Restoration
Lift soiling, paint and corrosion from stone, metal and masonry. The beam stops at the base material, leaving original historic surfaces undamaged.
Launch a Laser Cleaning Service Business
A portable system and full operator training to launch your own mobile laser cleaning service. Single-phase power and a sub-3 kg scanner keep it flexible.
ELASER-RHZ: Cleaning Without Sealing Off the Area
Conventional laser cleaning requires the working area to be sealed off and evacuated — making it impractical in open, shared, or public-facing environments.
The ELASER-RHZ changes that. WSL's patented, world-first eye-safe technology collapses the hazard zone to a small area immediately around the work. No full evacuation or shutdown required — enabling continuous operation in open-plan manufacturing, mixed-use facilities, and publicly accessible spaces such as graffiti removal and heritage restoration.
WSL is the only manufacturer worldwide offering this technology. The RHZ is an upgrade within the ELASER family, not a separate product.
See the Full ELASER-RHZ Specifications
The ELASER-RHZ is the only laser cleaner worldwide with patented eye-safe technology that collapses the hazard zone. Download the datasheet or explore the full product page for complete technical detail.
Why Buy from a UK Manufacturer, Not a Reseller
WSL — Woodrow Scientific Limited — is the only UK-based laser cleaning manufacturer. Founded in 2012, WSL designs, builds, services, and improves every ELASER in-house, backed by 200+ years of combined engineering experience.
Many laser cleaning listings online are, in practice, importers or resellers rebadging third-party machines. That means no in-house engineering capability, slower spares, and no real ability to improve the product after sale.
With WSL, fault diagnosis is fast, support is UK-based, and the ELASER carries UKCA and CE certification as standard. Laser safety training and operator certification are available without relying on overseas supply chains.
Europe's Most Competitive Industrial Laser Cleaner
The ELASER is the European cost leader among comparable industrial laser cleaning machines — competitively priced through WSL's technological and operational efficiencies, not by compromising on build quality.
Pricing varies by configuration and application. Contact WSL for a quote tailored to your specific requirements — as the UK's only laser cleaning manufacturer, WSL prices direct, with no reseller margin in the chain.
Zero Consumables. Electricity Only.
The ELASER's ongoing running cost is fundamentally different from sandblasting or chemical stripping. There is no abrasive media to buy, no chemical supply chain, no hazardous waste disposal, and no compliance consumables.
Running costs amount to electricity and the occasional replacement of a lens protection window — the only consumable item on the machine. That is the complete picture.
Laser Cleaning Wins on Total Cost
Sandblasting and chemical stripping carry compounding ongoing costs: consumable media, waste disposal, compliance overhead, and significant downtime for setup and clearance after each job.
Evaluated over a realistic operating horizon, laser cleaning's total cost of ownership is materially stronger than these alternatives. Upfront machine cost is the right starting point for the conversation — but TCO is the correct lens for the decision.
Protect the Substrate, Cut Rework Costs
Sandblasting and aggressive chemical stripping can damage the base material, creating a secondary cost that is easy to underestimate: rework, remediation, or part replacement.
The ELASER's beam stops at the base material. The contaminant is removed; the substrate is left intact. This reduces rework costs directly and extends the working life of the components being cleaned — a concrete financial benefit, not just a technical specification.
Bespoke Pricing for Your Application
ELASER pricing is available on request. WSL works with buyers to configure the right solution for their application — bespoke engineering and customisation are available for buyers with specific requirements.
As the only UK-based laser cleaning manufacturer, WSL engages as an engineering partner, not just a product vendor. Get in touch to discuss your application, configuration, and budget.
UKCA Certification, Laser Safety, and UK Compliance
UKCA marking is the GB-market conformity requirement — not a differentiator, but a baseline any machine placed into service in Great Britain must carry. The ELASER carries both UKCA and CE certification, assessed to BS EN 60825-1. Check any machine you consider carries UKCA, not CE alone.
UK employers operating Class IV lasers have legal obligations under the Control of Artificial Optical Radiation at Work Regulations, enforced by the HSE. As the only UK-based laser cleaning manufacturer, WSL provides in-house laser safety training, safe systems of work, and compliance documentation — genuine support, not a manual.
Frequently Asked Questions
Pricing, infrastructure, certifications, and the practical details UK buyers ask before taking the next step.
Laser cleaning machine prices vary widely — power output, specification, configuration, and manufacturer all drive significant differences. The ELASER is the European cost leader on upfront price among comparable industrial laser cleaning machines, a position achieved through WSL's manufacturing and operational efficiencies rather than any compromise on build quality. For a price tailored to your application and configuration, contact WSL directly for a quote.
Yes — a portable, consumable-free system like the ELASER provides a commercially attractive basis for a mobile laser cleaning service. With no abrasive media to buy, no chemicals, and no waste disposal costs, the ongoing cost structure is fundamentally lean. Demand is broad and consistent across UK sectors: automotive bodyshops, heritage conservation, and industrial maintenance all require regular surface cleaning that laser technology handles cleanly and efficiently. WSL provides full operator training, which lowers the barrier to launching a credible service from day one.
No. The ELASER is fully air-cooled and requires only a standard single-phase mains supply (110–250 VAC). There is no water supply, no chiller, no compressor, and no consumables. The air-cooled design eliminates the need for any coolant circuit, making the system entirely self-contained and straightforward to deploy on site without specialist infrastructure.
Both are the same core portable industrial laser cleaning system. The ELASER-RHZ adds WSL's patented, world-first eye-safe technology that collapses the laser hazard zone to a small area immediately around the work. The standard ELASER (Class IV) requires a conventional laser-controlled area to be established and cleared before use. The ELASER-RHZ removes that overhead entirely — it can be operated in open workshops, mixed-use manufacturing environments, and public-facing spaces such as heritage sites or areas where graffiti removal is carried out, without sealing off or evacuating the surrounding area. WSL is the only manufacturer in the world offering this technology. It is the right choice for buyers whose operating environment or application makes a conventional laser-controlled area impractical.
Yes. The ELASER carries both CE and UKCA certification as standard. UKCA marking is the conformity mark required for machinery placed on the GB market — buyers should verify that any machine they consider carries it, not just CE marking. WSL manufactures the ELASER in the UK, and compliance is built into the design and production process from the outset, not retrofitted after the fact.
Yes. The ELASER is designed for single-operator use throughout. The wheeled system weighs under 50 kg and can be moved by one person; the handheld scanner weighs under 3 kg and connects via a delivery cable of up to 50 m, so one operator can position themselves at the work without relocating the main unit. One person can move, set up, and run the machine without assistance.