Elk Grove Village, Illinois – BEA Lasers, a manufacturer of rugged laser modules and assemblies, has introduced Flat Pack Laser (FPL) Alignment Modules as an addition to their alignment series of laser diode modules. The module package includes the laser diode and its housing, a mounting base, and a separate power supply.
The FPL is a very low profile (20mm high) flat pack mounting for size constrained applications. The base is 30mm square, and the laser housing is 18mm x 18mm. With the extended laser unit, the overall length is 45mm.
The FPL laser diode module has been fitted with two different mounting options:The 1¼-20 threaded mounting hole in the center of the base, or two M4 / 9/16" holes for through base mounting (the latter is shown in the accompanying photo).
Standard packaging includes a choice of <5mW red or green laser output, along with either a line or dot optic. Modules with lower output power are available. A separate switching power supply is standard, or a 12/24VDC (input)-5VDC (output) can be provided in the package as an alternate.
FPL laser modules are suitable for alignment in drilling, counting, positioning, and edge detection.
A sampling of operations and industries for which BEA FPL Laser Modules are used includes:
• Machine shops
• Machine tools and machine vision
• Cutting tools and water jet cutting
• Tool & die
• Riveting
• Robotic assembly
• Medical devices and equipment
• Automotive – including car interiors and tires
• Truck and trailer OEMs
• Construction tools and equipment
Stock is immediately available.