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LaserBlast — industrial cleaning without abrasives
Four models from portable to production-line. No consumables, no chemicals, no secondary waste — just a clean, weld-ready surface.
// See the difference
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A rusted steel section cleaned with a LaserBlast handheld head. No abrasives, no masking, substrate untouched.
Two frames from one continuous video, seconds apart
// The lineup
Choose your LaserBlast
// Why laser
The ROI case writes itself
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No consumables
No media, no chemicals, no disposal fees — electricity is the only input.
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No substrate wear
Unlike blasting, the base material is never abraded — critical for aerospace parts.
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Waste reduction
Only the ablated contaminant is captured — grams, not barrels.
1 day
Operator training
Class 4 laser safety training included with every system, built around your province's or territory's safety rules. [[VERIFY: V11 Steeve: name the provincial requirements the training follows, in one sentence (Ontario's guidance refers to ANSI Z136.1; WorkSafeBC accepts a program meeting ANSI Z136.1-2014; Quebec waits on V8), and confirm it is given in French on site]]
// Applications
Applications in Canadian industry
A
Aerospace MRO
Selective paint stripping and pre-bond surface prep on airframes and components, without abrading the substrate.
N
Nuclear and energy
Decontamination for maintenance and decommissioning, with minimal secondary waste.
S
Shipbuilding and defence
Paint and rust removal on hulls, decks and welds, with no blasting grit to contain or dispose of.
H
Heritage restoration
Gentle cleaning of stone, masonry, bronze and monuments.
// Video demos
Watch it work
▶Rust removal — heavy equipment
▶Paint stripping — ship hull
▶Mould cleaning — in place
▶Robotic cell — cobotFrequently asked questions
Which federal rules apply to a laser cleaning system sold in Canada?
Health Canada's Radiation Emitting Devices Regulations (C.R.C., c. 1370), made under the Radiation Emitting Devices Act. Since 9 October 2025, their laser product requirements (SOR/2024-196) apply to almost every laser product sold, leased or imported in Canada, industrial systems included. Products are classified under IEC 60825-1:2014. The class and warning labels must be in English and French, and so must the information supplied to the user. Compliance is the responsibility of the manufacturer, importer or distributor. [[VERIFY: V7 Steeve: confirm that every LaserBlast model sold in Canada is classified, labelled and documented to SOR/2024-196, then replace this marker with 'Every LaserBlast we sell in Canada meets these requirements.']]
Does a laser that meets US or European rules also meet Canada's?
Not automatically. Health Canada states that laser products meeting US requirements (21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11) or EU requirements do not automatically meet Canada's regulations. Before buying any imported system, ask for its Canadian classification and its bilingual labels and manual.
Which workplace rules apply once the laser is in my plant?
Your province's or territory's occupational health and safety law, or Part II of the Canada Labour Code if your employer is federally regulated. Ontario has no laser-specific regulation. The employer's general duty under the Occupational Health and Safety Act applies, and Ontario's laser safety guidance refers employers to ANSI Z136.1, Safe Use of Lasers, among other standards. In British Columbia, section 7.19 of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation sets laser exposure limits by reference to ANSI Z136.1. WorkSafeBC guideline G7.19(4)-2 accepts a laser safety program that meets ANSI Z136.1-2014 as the exposure control plan for Class 3B and 4 lasers. In Quebec, the CNESST is the regulator: [[VERIFY: V8 Steeve: the CNESST requirement or guidance that applies to Class 4 lasers. Check the RSST (chapter S-2.1, r. 13) and CNESST publications, then finish this sentence]].
What does my crew need to run it safely?
Laser safety eyewear rated for the system's wavelength and power; a controlled work area with warning signs and an enclosure or laser-safe curtains; and fume extraction, because the coating you remove becomes airborne dust and fumes. Laser safety training for your operators is included with every system, in English or French.
Can it remove coatings selectively, layer by layer?
Yes — pulse energy and scan speed are tunable, letting you strip a topcoat while preserving the primer beneath.
What about financing or renting?
We offer financing, rental programs, and cleaning-as-a-service through LaserBlast Services. [[VERIFY: V12 CEO: where in Canada LaserBlast Services delivers on site today, and whether its certified service-provider network has members in Canada; if it has, 'certified service-provider network' can return]]
How do I know which power level I need?
Bring your part to a free trial — we test it on multiple systems and give you documented cleaning rates for each.
Test it on your part — free
Live trial in Gatineau or by video, with documented results and a same-week proposal.