Florida company Laser Photonics has delivered a beam-enabled cleaning solution for the US Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) at Fort Liberty, North Carolina.
The LPC-3000-CTHD is a portable, handheld laser device developed for surface maintenance and conditioning.
The 3,000-kilowatt laser cleaner eliminates contaminants, rust, coatings, and residues by casting high-energy photonic blasts onto an object.
It leverages the company’s proprietary “CleanTech” technology for “safer and more eco-friendly” equipment clearing that is less abrasive than common approaches.
Training the Army
Following the handover, the firm conducted a training to prepare army personnel for equipment cleaning tasks using the laser device.
Areas on which the technology was demonstrated included military vehicle surfaces, engine blocks, rims, and windows.
A batch of rusted metal parts was also cleaned during the demonstration, enabling the USASOC maintenance team to review the laser’s application and prepare other methods in the future.
According to Laser Photonics, the 3000-CTHD will aid the US Army in keeping the operability and sterility of land vehicles and tactical equipment “in a time-efficient and cost-effective manner.”
“This is the first 3000-CTHD laser cleaning system we have sold to the Army,” Laser Photonics CEO Wayne Tupuola stated.
“The training we are providing to the military for this CleanTech product will help our country’s troops stay mission-ready.”
“It is imperative that US soldiers receive the best training, equipment, and resources possible, which is why we take great pride in helping the US military receive just that.”