Laser protection cabins

WITH UNIQUE MODULAR WALL CONSTRUCTION

Our laser protection cabins are truly unique. Their wall construction is unique and unparalleled in the market. Our cabins can withstand laser power of up to 8 kW thanks to their special inorganic material. They don’t even need any electronic fuse. The various wall elements combine 1 mm coated steel sheet with an absorbent dark surface and IPM Laserguard panels. Due to their modular build, they can be combined and positioned to suit the requirement.

Laser safety
up to 8 kW without

Laserspy!

We have successfully developed a new laser protection system. We wanted to put a system on the market that had been tested in accordance with the applicable machinery directives. This is the only way we can supply protective cells with a declaration of conformity, which confirms compliance with valid machinery directives. IPM laser cabins differ from those of other suppliers by their improved and unique wall construction. Wall coating with the inorganic “IPMineral” material allows the cabins to withstand a laser power of 8 kW even without any electronic fuses.

ACTIVE OR PASSIVE LASER
PROTECTION?

The requirements for a laser cabin depend on the power of the laser and the duration of the work cycle. So far, it was only possible to design the laser cabin with a Laserspy as active laser protection for a laser power of 8 kW. Active laser protection cabins are very expensive because of the installation of the electronic safety components. Our improved layered wall element structure allows us to ensure the same safety more cost-efficiently even without a Laserspy.

IPM LASERGUARD

The IPM Laserguard panels are coated with IPMineral, an inorganic material developed (and patented) by us. This enables the cabins to withstand a laser power of 8 kW even without using any electronic fuses. The wall elements made of IPM Laserguard panels have been developed and tested in accordance with Machinery Directive 2006/42 EC, section 1.1.2 “Principles for safety integration” and section 1.5.12 on “Laser radiation”. They thus comply with all radiation safety standards for laser equipment in accordance with DIN EN 60825-1/4 and 12254 as well as DIN EN ISO 11553-1.

IPMINERAL

The various combination options of the IPM Laserguard panels in the wall structure permit adjustment of the wall thickness and layer structure precisely to the requirements of the laser protection, keeping costs very low. The laser protection cabins can optionally be designed with sound insulation elements. We also offer various designs of robotic and laser safe lift gates, sliding gates and roller gates from our standard delivery program as well as complete conveyor technology solutions for the laser protection cabins.

STRUCTURE AND MEASURED VALUES OF THE WALL LAYERS

Laser protection

expert opinion

Testing of laser protection wall elements

of IPM Elektromatic GmbH in accordance with

DIN EN 60825-4 Annex “D”.

LASER PROTECTION LABORATORY TESTS

The tests were performed at the TU in Munich and accompanied by a laser expert from Germany.

TASK DESCRIPTION

IPM GmbH & Co KG has developed a system of laser protection wall elements with the main feature of using IPM Laserguard panels. IPM was also asked to submit corresponding evidence on possible health hazards or to request such evidence from the base material manufacturer within the scope of the test in accordance with DIN EN 60825-4 Annex “D”. Since laser protection cabins are a safety component, the elements of the laser protection wall system must be suitable for ensuring laser safety across the plant’s life cycle. IPM was required to provide evidence of the expected consistent property over a period of X years. The panel manufacturer mentions a confirmed material service life in excess of 60 years in its information materials.

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

The various wall elements are a combination of 1 mm coated steel sheet with absorbent dark surface and IPM Laserguard panels. The dimensions and the system structure are described in the respective illustrations.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

of the 9 mm IPM Laserguard panels

— Thickness and tolerances

9 ± 0.5 mm

— Bulk density, nominal

1250 kg/m3

— Thermal conductivity

EN 10456 0.55 W/(m – K)

HYGIENE, HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Influence on air quality and emission of hazardous substances for soil and water. The Laserguard panel manufacturer states as follows:

— No hazardous substances*

— The fibers used are

not carcinogenic.

— The panels do not contain

any biocidal products.

— Fire retardants are

not used either.

— The panels contain no

cadmium.

— The formaldehyde concentration

is at <0.01mg/m3 formaldehyde

class E1.

The entire expert report with all measured values can be requested from: office@ipm-gmbh.at.

Additional components

for laser protection cabins

IPM lift, sliding, and roller gates

INDIVIDUAL AND FLEXIBLE COMBINATION AND POSITIONING

The lift and sliding gates in the robot- and laser-safe design are important components of a laser protection cabin for smooth infeed and outfeed of components.

Thanks to our laser-safe lift gates, the infeed and outfeed tunnels can be implemented easily in a modular system at any position. The roller gates facilitate maintenance, such as robotic unloading. Sliding gates in the horizontal or vertical position are also possible through our standardized range of gates. All passage components, such as the individual doors, are designed by us with electronic access protection and safety switches.

CONVEYOR TECHNOLOGY AND AUTOMATION

We develop, design, and produce an extensive conveyor technology program for piece goods in virtually any weight class as an additional component to the laser protection cabin.

Whether gravity roller conveyors, conveyor belts, solid roller conveyors, spare parts, or other conveyor technology components: The years of experience of our core team guarantee a high solution potential and flawless functionality.