Diodela UK Expands Laser Welding Portfolio

Diodela UK is introducing DiodAir, a new air-cooled handheld laser welding range designed to give manufacturers a compact, lightweight option alongside its established water-cooled systems. Manufactured in the European Union, DiodAir combines laser welding capability with an air-cooled design that removes the need for a separate water chiller, coolant tank, pump and associated hoses. This reduces the space and supporting equipment required, simplifies cooling-system maintenance and makes the equipment easier to move between workstations.

The DiodAir 1200 delivers 1,200 W of laser power in a system weighing just 32 kg and measuring 550 × 550 × 320 mm. It operates from a standard single-phase 230 V supply and features a 650 g handheld welding gun to help reduce operator strain. It complements Diodela UK’s water-cooled equipment, broadening the choice available to customers. System selection depends on the materials, thicknesses, joint designs and production workload involved. Air-cooled systems offer a compact format with fewer cooling components, while water-cooled equipment remains an important option for more sustained, intensive welding requirements. Across suitable applications, laser welding’s precisely controlled heat input can help limit distortion and produce narrow, clean weld seams, reducing the need for grinding and other finishing operations. Depending on the material and joint, thin components can also be welded without filler wire.

Andrew Tosh, Director of Sales, Diodela UK said: “The introduction of DiodAir gives us greater scope to match laser welding equipment to the way each customer works. For some manufacturers, a compact machine that is straightforward to move between workstations will be particularly useful. Others will need water-cooled equipment to support more sustained production. “The starting point is always the application. We look at the materials, components and workload, then help customers evaluate the system that best meets those requirements.”

Established to bring laser technology developed at the Center for Physical Sciences and Technology in Vilnius, Lithuania, into industrial use, Diodela develops and manufactures laser beam welding and cleaning systems in the European Union. Its exclusive UK and Ireland distribution partner, Diodela UK, is part of the SKAN Group and provides local sales, technical support, training and application development through its Coventry Centre of Excellence. Manufacturers can assess Diodela UK’s full range of laser welding and cleaning technology at its Coventry Demonstration Centre, which provides demonstrations, training and application development support. The facility enables businesses to explore their own welding requirements with technical specialists before investing.

(Source: Diodela UK)