QL-CleanWave Pulse 500 is a portable 500 W pulsed fiber laser cleaning machine for precise, low-heat removal of rust, paint, coatings, oxides and residues from metal parts. Adjustable power, pulse width, frequency and scanning width, a touchscreen controller, a lightweight handheld cleaning head and a rugged wheeled chassis make it the QuakeLogic choice for tooling, molds, thin metal and confined geometries.
The QL-CleanWave Pulse 500 is a handheld, portable pulsed laser cleaning system built around a 500 W pulsed fiber laser source with a 1064 nm central wavelength. It removes rust, paint, coatings, oxide layers, oil residues and surface contaminants from metallic components by ablating the contamination layer with short laser pulses, leaving the base metal intact. The complete system rides on a rugged mobile industrial chassis with integrated casters and storage for the cleaning head and fiber cable, and is supplied ready to operate with laser protective eyewear and an operation manual.
Tool and die shops, mold makers, aerospace and automotive maintenance teams, restoration and remanufacturing shops, weld-prep stations, electronics and precision fabrication facilities, and technical colleges that need a safe, repeatable laser cleaning process for heat-sensitive or high-value metal parts.
Choose the QL-CleanWave Pulse 500 when surface finish and substrate protection matter more than raw removal speed: molds, tooling, thin stainless or aluminium, precision assemblies. Choose the QL-CleanPro 1500 or QL-CleanPro 2000 continuous-wave systems for heavy rust, mill scale and thick coatings on structural steel where throughput is the priority, and the QL-CleanWave 2000 for wide-area 2 kW cleaning with a 300 mm scan width. The Compare Models tab lists all four side by side.
The QL-CleanWave Pulse 500 is suited to controlled cleaning and surface preparation of metallic components, including:
All four QuakeLogic laser cleaners replace sandblasting, grinding and chemical stripping with a non-contact, consumable-free process. Use this table to pick the right output power and laser type for your parts.
| Specification | QL-CleanWave Pulse 500 (this page) | QL-CleanPro 1500 | QL-CleanPro 2000 | QL-CleanWave 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laser type | Pulsed fiber laser | Continuous-wave (CW) fiber laser | Continuous-wave (CW) fiber laser | Continuous-wave (CW) fiber laser |
| Nominal output power | 500 W | 1,500 W (1.5 kW) | 2,000 W (2 kW) | 2,000 W (2 kW) |
| Wavelength | 1064 nm | Industry-standard fiber laser wavelength for metals | Industry-standard fiber laser wavelength for metals | 1070 nm |
| Cooling | Contact QuakeLogic | Integrated closed-loop water cooling in the cart (no external chiller) | Integrated closed-loop water cooling in the cart (no external chiller) | Integrated industrial water chiller unit (39 x 23 x 22 in, 280 lb, distilled or DI water) |
| Electrical supply | 208 VAC, single phase, 60 Hz | Contact QuakeLogic | Contact QuakeLogic | 220 V, single phase, 50/60 Hz, 50 A circuit |
| Scanning / cleaning patterns | Adjustable scanning width, multiple selectable pattern modes | Handheld head with adjustable focal distance | Handheld head with adjustable focal distance | Max 300 mm scanning width; line, rectangle, circular, sinusoidal and custom patterns |
| Mobility | Rugged mobile chassis with casters and head/cable storage | Self-contained wheeled cart, heavy-duty casters | Self-contained wheeled cart, heavy-duty casters | Wheeled platform, welded lifting cage, 6 in locking casters, lifting sling |
| Safety and PPE | Integrated anti-reflection protection; laser protective eyewear included | ANSI Z136, CSA or equivalent; keyed enable, E-stop, interlocks; 3 sets eyewear, safety curtain, signage | ANSI Z136, CSA or equivalent; keyed enable, E-stop, interlocks; 3 sets eyewear, safety curtain, signage | 4 pairs OD 7+ eyewear (ANSI Z87+ / CE EN 207), PAPR respirator, 50 HEPA filters, 50 pre-filters |
| Installation and training | Ready-to-operate; operation manual included | On-site installation, commissioning and minimum 1 day operator training included | On-site installation, commissioning and minimum 1 day operator training included | On-site delivery, installation, commissioning and training; online LSO certification for 2 users |
| Warranty | 1 year, materials and workmanship | 2-year comprehensive | 2-year comprehensive | Minimum 2-year manufacturer warranty with on-site repair support |
| Best for | Precision, low-heat cleaning of tooling, molds, thin or heat-sensitive metal parts and confined geometries | Moderate-to-heavy rust, scale and coating removal where a compact self-cooled cart and lower capital cost matter | Heaviest scale and coating removal with the fastest cycle times on a self-cooled cart | High-throughput 2 kW cleaning with wide 300 mm scan and full respiratory protection package |
Not sure which model fits? Send QuakeLogic a photo of the part and the contaminant and we will recommend the right laser type and power, or arrange a sample cleaning trial.
A portable 500 W pulsed fiber laser cleaning machine with a 1064 nm source, touchscreen control and a lightweight handheld cleaning head, used to remove rust, paint, coatings, oxides and residues from metal parts without abrasives or chemicals.
A pulsed laser delivers energy in short, high-peak-power bursts that ablate the contamination layer with very little heat input, so it protects thin, precision or heat-sensitive substrates. A continuous-wave laser such as the QL-CleanPro 1500 or 2000 delivers a steady beam that removes heavy rust, scale and thick coatings faster on robust steel parts.
Metallic surfaces and components, including steel, cast iron, stainless steel, aluminium and other alloys. Integrated anti-reflection protection supports work on polished or reflective metals. Send QuakeLogic a sample part if you need confirmation for a specific material or coating.
A 208 VAC, single-phase, 60 Hz supply. The system is mounted on a rugged wheeled chassis with on-board storage for the handheld head and fiber cable, so it can be moved between work areas.
The complete system ships with standard accessories, laser protective eyewear and a full operation manual as a ready-to-operate solution. It is new, current-production equipment with a one-year materials and workmanship warranty and delivery within 60 calendar days of order.
Yes. The lightweight handheld head, adjustable scanning width and selectable cleaning patterns are designed for edges, welds, curved surfaces and confined or difficult-to-access areas as well as flat panels.
Contact QuakeLogic for the operation manual, drawings or configuration-specific documentation.
The QL-CleanWave Pulse 500 is supplied as new, current-production equipment with a one-year warranty covering materials and workmanship. QuakeLogic provides application guidance, parameter recommendations, spare protective optics and technical support from Roseville, California. Ask about on-site training if your operators are new to laser cleaning.
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