Industries
Industries we work with
Laser cleaning is one process, but the problem it solves looks different in every building. A food plant needs changeover cleaning that will not contaminate the line. A fabrication shop needs mill scale off a weldment by Thursday. A municipality needs graffiti off brick without pressure-washing the mortar out of it.
Below is the work we are actually called for, by sector. Mobile service covers the entire state of Virginia, and portable parts can come to the shop in Vinton instead. If your problem is not on this list, call and describe it — the odds are good it is still a laser job.
Manufacturing
- Production equipment, tooling, and machinery
- Weld spatter and manufacturing residue
- Injection, compression, blow, thermoforming, and die casting molds
- Prep for bonding, soldering, welding, and coating
Heavy Equipment
- Rust and corrosion on machinery and structures
- Engine and transmission component cleaning
- Prep for paint and protective coating
- Agricultural implements — plows, harvesters, spreaders
Automotive
- Engine and driveline part restoration
- Paint and finish preparation
- Pre- and post-weld cleaning
- Brake, drum, exhaust, and undercarriage work
- Production mold and tooling maintenance
Rail
- Rust, grease, paint, and residue removal
- Wheelsets and mechanical components
- Flat cars and structural components
- Prep for painting and repair
Construction
- Rust on steel beams, rebar, and metal frameworks
- Concrete surface cleaning
- Coating and adhesive removal
- Tool and equipment restoration
Food Production
- Equipment, machinery, and food-contact surfaces
- Rust, oxidation, carbon build-up, and biofilm
- Food molds and dies
- Grease, starch, burnt sugars, and protein build-up
- Stainless drums, tanks, and conveyors
- Changeover cleaning to limit cross-contamination
Marine
- Hull and propeller cleaning and rust removal
- Deck and superstructure prep
- Engine and machinery cleaning
- Barnacle and marine growth removal
Printing
- Ink staining and contaminant removal
- Anilox and impression rollers
- Press components and print heads
- Prep of printing components
Defense & Military
- Vehicle, equipment, and machinery maintenance
- Rust, corrosion, and contaminant removal
- Component prep for coating and repair
Municipal
- Graffiti and staining on public buildings
- Rust and scale in water pipes, valves, and tanks
- Monument and statue restoration
- Plaques, civic markers, and metal signage
Insurance & Restoration
- Graffiti removal
- Post-incident equipment cleaning
- Soot and smoke residue on metal, wood, and concrete
- Fire-damaged beams, machinery, and pipe
- Water staining, rust, and corrosion on flooded equipment
We also take on
Industrial work is the core of what we do, but the same equipment suits careful work on pieces that are not replaceable. These jobs are quoted the same way — a test patch on your own piece first, then a price.
Art, Heritage & Memorials
- Sculpture, cast bronze, and architectural detail
- Headstones, memorials, and plaques
- Soot and biological growth on historic stone
Property & Renovation
- Paint and coating removal during renovation
- Fire and smoke damage on structural members
- Exterior metal, railings, and fixtures
Furniture & Antiques
- Varnish and paint removal from sound timber
- Period hardware and metal fittings
- Cast iron and enamel pieces