Mercury-4

Laser stripping of wires and cables ranging in size from 0.0010 to 16mm2 (50 - 6 AWG).

Overview

The Mercury-4 strips wires and cables ranging in size from 0.0010 to 16 mm² (50 to 6 AWG). Using the color touchscreen, the operator selects the desired stripping parameters from the programmed library and all parameters (strip lengths, laser power and speed, etc.) are automatically set. Once the operator selects the required program, the machine is ready for operation. The Mercury-4 can strip cables inserted into the supplied fixture aperture to an end stop, or via a custom fixture plate. A camera allows the whole process to be monitored.

High quality, nick-free stripping
Strips all polymer materials and colors
Non-contact – no wear parts
0.0010 to 16 mm² (50 to 6 AWG)
Powerful and flexible processing capabilities
20 watt CO₂ Laser

Application Range

Material

Fiberglass
Kapton
Nylon
Polyester
Polyesterimid
Polyethylen
Polyimide
Polyurethane
PVC
Silicon
Teflon®
Tefzel®

Processing Capabilities

Jacket slitting
Laser Stripping
Multi-conductor cable processing (jacket only)
Out-of-round cable processing (jacket only)
Shield cutting twisted pair cable
Window stripping

More information

Options

Custom designed fixture plates
Barcode job selection
In-line cut & strip integration - unlimited strip length
Foot pedal
30 watt laser
40 watt laser
Fume extractor

Technical Specifications


Conductor Cross-Section	0.0010 to 16 mm² (50 to 6 AWG)
Raw Material Diameter	Maximum 6 mm (0.24"), other applications upon request
Strip Length	Minimum: 0.5 mm (0.02") Full: Maximum 50 mm (2.0")
Slitting Length	Maximum 50 mm (2.0")
Length Increment	0.1 mm (0.001")
Laser Beam Speed	Up to 80"/s (2,032 mm/s)
Lens	High speed, dual axis galvo scanners
Cycle Time	2 s for most materials
Cycle Start	Via touchscreen or optional foot pedal
Operation Type	Circumferential strip, linear slit, ablation, any stripping pattern in a 50 x 50 mm (2 x 2") strip area
Raw Material Type	PTFE / Teflon, Tefzel, PVC, Polyurethane, Silicon, Kapton, Polyimide, Polyesterimide, Polyester, Fiberglass, Polyethylene, Nylon
Memory Capacity	Unlimited
Interfaces	USB, external trigger / busy
User Interface	7" color touchscreen
Noise Level	<80 dB (A)
Power Supply	100/115 VAC, 230/240 VAC, 1.5 kW / 50/60 Hz
Dimensions (L x W x H)	500 x 150 x 560 mm (20 x 6 x 22") 250 x 400 x 500 mm (10 x 16 x 20") control cabinet
Weight	20 kg (44 lbs.) Bench unit: 20 kg (44 lbs) control cabinet
CE-Conformity	The Mercury-4 fully complies with all CE, OSHA and FDA guidelines relative to mechanical, electrical and laser safety. Class 1 enclosure incorporating a Class 4 laser product.
Important Note	Schleuniger recommends that wire samples be submitted in cases where there is doubt as to the processing capabilities of a particular machine. To comply with health and safety requirements, air extraction must be provided when using any laser wire stripper. If this is not available in your factory, Schleuniger can provide air extraction systems to remove smoke, particles and fumes from the laser stripping area and return clean air to the room. For PVC applications, PVC specific extraction systems are available and should be used. It is the responsibility of the end-user to ensure that adequate fume extraction is utilized.