Jan 28 2010
Ophir-Spiricon, the global leader in precision laser measurement equipment, today announced two new Laser Beam Dump products for high power applications, the BD5000W-BB-50 and the BDFL500A-BB-50.
These devices are designed to safety absorb the “unused” part of a high power laser beam and dissipate the resulting heat, protecting nearby personnel and equipment. The BDFL500A-BB-50 is a fan-cooled Beam Dump for up to 500W. The BD5000W-BB-50 is a water-cooled Beam Dump for even higher power applications, up to 5kW.
Both Laser Beam Dumps have a 50mm aperture. A broadband absorber makes them suitable for applications across a wide spectral range, from UV to far IR. The absorber has a high damage threshold, handling 7 kW/cm2 at 500Wand 3 kW/cm2 at 5kW. The Beam Dumps are compact units with standard mounting configurations.
“Laser beam dumps are an important component of many laser applications, especially those that do not want a dedicated power meter in the beam at all times,” said Ephraim Greenfield, VP Engineering, Laser Measurement Group, Ophir-Spiricon. “Until now, all high power beam dumps were expensive, complicated devices with a shutter as well as a beam dump. The BD series of beam dumps are simple, compact, devices with a high damage threshold. This provides users with exactly the functionality they need at a significantly lower cost.”
Pricing and Availability
The BD5000W-BB-50 and the BDFL500A-BB-50 Laser Beam Dumps re available now. OEM pricing is available on request.