LASER CLEANING SERVICES

Mobile Laser Cleaning for Metal, Machinery and Building Surfaces

Laser Cleaning Services operate from Wellington, taking handheld pulsed-laser equipment to sites where surfaces need cleaning or preparation. Their work covers corroded metal, industrial machinery, vehicle components, marine fittings and selected building materials. The business operates under Fusebox Limited, trading as Laser Cleaning Services.

Rust is only part of the work. They also remove oxidation, old paint and coatings, grease, carbon deposits and other surface residues from suitable materials. The laser acts on unwanted material without abrasive blasting media as the primary cleaning method. Before treatment, they assess the surface and contamination rather than applying one set of machine settings to every job.

Their mobile approach is particularly relevant to fixed machinery, structural steel and components that are awkward to move. They can undertake industrial cleaning during maintenance periods or planned shutdowns, subject to safe access and site conditions. They clean and prepare surfaces; they do not sell or distribute laser cleaning machines.

Service areas include Wellington City, Porirua, Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt and the Kāpiti Coast, including Waikanae and Paraparaumu. They also travel beyond the region by arrangement

Industrial Machinery and Engineering

Manufacturing and engineering work includes cleaning machinery affected by grease, carbon deposits and other accumulated residues. They also remove rust and mill scale, prepare metal for welding, and treat post-weld heat tint. Surfaces can be cleaned ahead of inspection or further coating work.

Moulds, dies and extrusion tooling are among the specialist industrial items they treat. Their on-site service can also be used during planned maintenance windows and industrial shutdowns, where the equipment and working conditions permit.

Automotive and Vehicle Restoration

Vehicle restoration work covers suitable chassis components, body and mechanical parts, brackets, fasteners, and engine or other metal housings. They deal with corrosion and old coatings, including work involving stainless-steel vehicle components.

For suitable surfaces, laser treatment is an alternative to grinding or chemical stripping. The service concerns surface cleaning and preparation, rather than mechanical vehicle repairs or refinishing.

Marine and Coastal Metalwork

On boats and marine equipment, they remove corrosion and unwanted coatings from accessible fittings and metal parts. Aluminium and stainless-steel components are within the service, together with selected timber applications.

Marine finishes differ considerably, so the existing material and coating affect what can safely be treated. The same settings are not appropriate for every hull surface or sensitive fitting.

Structural Steel, Buildings and Infrastructure

Their construction-related cleaning covers exposed steel, structural metalwork and weld-preparation areas. They also work with suitable concrete, masonry, stone and selected building façades. Applications include localised corrosion removal, stripping coatings, cleaning graffiti and removing fire or smoke residues.

Some work prepares a surface for repair or a new coating. Historic building materials and delicate masonry require particular care, and treatment is restricted to surfaces suited to the method.

Commercial Fixtures and Specialised Surfaces

Decorative metalwork, selected heritage items and commercial metal fixtures are part of the cleaning range. They also undertake selected surface cleaning in food or hygiene-related settings. That is a surface treatment, not a certified sterilisation service.

On-Site Assessment and Treatment

Laser Cleaning Services assess the underlying material, what needs removing and the access available at the site. They adjust pulse characteristics, output and scan width according to the cleaning task. The method can reduce mechanical contact with a suitable base surface, but it does not make every material immune to damage.

Work can release fumes or airborne contamination from the coating or residue being removed, so appropriate site controls and extraction may be necessary.