Yes and no. Netalux develops laser cleaning machines, but no longer carries out cleaning orders. However, we have a wide network of contractors with whom we would like to put you in touch

Depends on how you look at it. The price of a laser cleaning machine may seem steep, but if you look at the amount of laser beam output in hours, and what you can accomplish in one hour of laser cleaning, then the cost per cleaning project isn't that high.

This is not a simple question. What is certain, is that we can teach you how to clean with a laser! There are some basic skills you will need to develop to be able to work efficiently. In the Netalux Academy we teach you more about the laser cleaning machines, the safety risks and how to mitigate them, and we will give you a practical training.

No, not at all. Laser cleaning works with pure light, and does not add harmful chemicals to the proces. No secondary waste is created like with sand blasting, where the sand that is used to clean is contaminated, and needs to be cleaned up afterwards. With laser cleaning, the contamination that is released is immediately captured and collected, and can be safely deposited afterwards. The amount of waste is therefore minimal.

No. Laser cleaning does not generate secondary waste. The results are so clean, that we can remove visible finger prints from stainless steel!

Laser cleaning will slightly heat up the substrate, but this heating up will be minimal, since a pulsed laser beam is used for laser cleaning. The pulses of light are so short that the substrate doesn't heat up, or only heats up slightly (depending on the material of the substrate of course).

No, one of the big advantages of laser cleaning is that it doesn't damage the substrate when used correctly. You can clean your delicate and expensive substrates without having to worry.

We can remove a lot of organic and anorganic substances with a laser, such as grease, oxide, coatings (paint), etc. Do you have a specific question or a challenging project? Send us your case via info@netalux.com.

The results are particularly good with metal substrates, with a variety of alloys, such as aluminium, machine carbon steel, copper, stainless steel, etc. Mineral substrates like stone and concrete can be cleaned as well, but the results will differ depending on the contaminant. Wood and other heat absorbing materials like plastic are not recommendable. Send your case to info@netalux.com.

Laser cleaning works according to the principle of pulsed laser ablation. We add a lot of energy to the surface in the form of light in a very short period of time (nanoseconds). The light will be absorbed by the contaminant, and will reflect on the substrate. In between the substrate and the contaminant, a layer of gas will be created which pushes the contaminant away from the substrate. Minimal evaporation is possible. The combination of these processes is called ablation.

No, unfortunaly not. It is best to let your tattoo be removed by specialised medical personnel.

No, unfortunately not (yet). Netalux only delivers her services and products to companies.

Our customers come from a variety of sectors and industries, including the (petro)chemical, pharmaceutical, aeronotic and food sectors. There are many different applications, and every customer has his own reason to choose laser cleaning, whether it is the speed, the end result, the fact that there is no damage to the substrate, the easy setup (no confinement needed), or something else. Laser cleaning is a human and environmentally friendly technology, and if you also want to apply it, but are not sure how, don't hesitate to contact us!

The Netalux laser cleaning machines are built on our practical experience, and are made to be sustainable and usable in all circumstances. We offer a maintenance contract with the sale of all our machines, this way the machine will receive regular maintenance, and you'll always be sure that you'll be helped as soon as possible in case you should encounter any problems. The customer is always key for us, you can count on our fast and friendly service!

No, not necessarily. For some applications, like the cleaning of a weld, low power machines are better. The difference between the two types of machines lies in the profile of the laser pulse. It is thus not always the case that you need to have the highest power laser cleaning machine to be able to clean the best way possible. We will gladly assist you in your choice, and will give you the right advice based on the application you want for your laser cleaning machine.

At Netalux, we think it's important that you know what you're doing when you use a laser cleaning machine. That's why everyone always receives a short training session when they purchase one of our lasers.