Laser coder fume extractors

ES500, ES500i, ES500 PVC, ES200i, FS300

Our expertise

Markem-Imaje fume extractors eliminate a variety of fumes and particles generated when different substrates are laser marked. They help to:• reduce or eliminate any health issues linked

to inhalation of sub-micron particles or gases• provide a cleaner, healthier working

environment• prevent contamination of products• maintain high quality codes • extend life of the laser, reducing downtime

by eliminating particles that could affect or damage the laser optical system.

Your benefits

Safety • High filter-efficiency design with continuous monitoring

system helps ensure a clean, safe working environment.• Low noise levels (below 60 dBA at typical operating levels).• Used filters can be safely disposed of per regulations.• Easy filter exchange and no contamination risk for operator.

Productivity• Automatic Flow Control feature and larger combined filter

capacity on ES500 models increase significantly the filter life and extend the operating time between filter changes.

• High air flow rates on ES500 models allow dual-extraction for some applications – depending on operating conditions one extractor may be used for two laser coding applications.

• ES200i/ES500i models generate filtered clean air to cool down SmartLase coders as well as eliminate fumes and particles.

• FS300 model generates filtered clean air to cool SmartLase coders (no fume extraction provided).

Simplicity • Filter change is done by opening the door at the front of the unit

and replacing the used filters with clean ones (ES500 range).• Simple controls or alarms, either visual or direct to the laser

indicate the need for filter replacement.• The 7031 controller can be mounted on the ES500.• Small footprint size enables easy integration into production lines.

Substrate compatibility • Designed to effectively filter the contaminating particles

generated during laser coding on all substrates such as inked paper, white paper, PET, glass or plastics.

• Dedicated extractor model for coding on PVC (ES500 PVC).

Extraction systems for laser coders

Controls and alarms

• Simple and proven continuous filter monitoring system uses

colored LEDs (no monochrome display with complex icons).

• VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) and HCl (hydrogen chloride) sensors are provided on the PVC model.

Automatic Flow Control

This feature allows the user to set the correct extraction flow rate for the application, and provides a consistent

air flow over the life of the filters. At installation the unit is set to the required air flow to capture the fume. When

filters begin to block, the air flow rate is automatically adjusted to compensate, ensuring proper fume capture for

a safe operating environment and high-quality codes.

Air cooling

• Available for some SmartLase coders for specific applications.

• Laser air cooling capability avoids usage of expensive compressed air with FS300, ES200i or ES500i models.

Filter

• Reverse flow filter technology and large pre-filter capacity enhance

filter performance and ensure longer filter life.

• Two stage pre-filtration design is provided on all ES500 extractors.

Main features

• A robust vacuum pump at the heart of the unit offers an estimated life time of 30,000 hours.

• Even in a demanding environment, the IP56 stainless steel cabinet ensures reliability.

• Air blowing system into sealed silencer box limits noise level.

• Nozzle, semi-rigid tube and tube fittings are included and are easily installed.

* Gas filter offers protection against a large range of VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) generated when lasering polymers (plastics).

Contaminatedair

Clean, filtered air

exhausted to environment

Pre-filter

Small particulates held in HEPA filter

Full chemical layer used

Velocity drops through expansion

Large particulates settle to the bottom of the filter box

Full HEPAmaterial

used

Medium-sized particulates

held in 12m2 of filter media

Pre-filter Combined filter

Pre-filterSurface area 12.0 m2 / 129 ft2

Efficiency F8 95% at 0.8 µ

Combined filterHEPA filter efficiency H13 99.997% at 0.3 µ

Gas filter*, activated carbon 15 kg

How to select your extractor

Three important elements should be considered when choosing an extractor:

• Production line average output rate

• Markem-Imaje laser model

• Air cooling option for SmartLase, only available with FS300, ES200i, ES500i

Production output rate (prod/min)

SmartLase 110i

SmartLase 110si

SmartLase130i

SmartLase130si

7031Lightjet Vector

0-150 ES200i ES500 ES500/ES500i* ES500 ES500 ES500

>150 ES500 / ES500i* ES500 ES500/ES500i* ES500 ES500 ES500

* For this application, please contact your local sales representative who will make the right choice depending on your application.

Specific applications

SmartLase 110i

SmartLase110si

SmartLase130i

SmartLase130si

7031Lightjet Vector

PVC application ES500PVC ES500PVC ES500PVC ES500PVC ES500PVC ES500PVC

Fume extraction and air cooling*

ES200i/ES500i ES200i/ES500i ES500i ES500i Not applicable Not applicable

Air cooling only* FS300 FS300 FS300 FS300 Not applicable Not applicable

* High duty cycle applications may require the use of factory compressed air to properly cool the laser. Please contact your local sales representative to review the duty cycle for your application.

Substrates Filter typeFilter replacement frequency

0-150 prod/min* 150-600 prod/min*

White paperPre-filter

Combined filter

Inked paperPre-filter

Combined filter

GlassPre-filter

Combined filter

Painted metals Pre-filter

Combined filter

PET coding with 9.3 μm wave length

Pre-filter

Combined filter

PVC (ES500PVC model)

Pre-filter

Combined filter

Filter replacement frequency Up to once/year Up to twice/year Up to four times/year

ES500 Pre-filter and combined filters life time estimate (coding a two-line message)

* Production line average rate.

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150 Congress StreetKeene, NH 03431United States of AmericaTel.: +1 800-258-5356Fax: +1 603-357-1835

To learn more, visit www.markem-imaje.com

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Technical specifications

FS 300 ES 200i ES 500i ES 500 ES 500 PVC

Specific

applications

Line production rate (prod/min) Not applicable Below 150 Above 150

Substrates coded Not applicableAll substrates including inked paper, white paper, glass and

plastics (except PVC)*PVC

Fume extractor flow rate (m3/h; cfm) Not applicable 150/88 380/223 380/223 380/223

Air cooling flow rate (m3/h; cfm) 150/88 100/59 100/59 Not applicable Not applicable

Filter status with light indicators Green/amber/red Green/amber/red Green/amber/red Green/amber/red Green/amber/red

Cooling light indicators Green/amber/red Green/amber/red Red Not applicable Not applicable

UL listed

Cabinet specifications

Height (cm/in) 34/13.4 60/23.6 97.5/38.4 97.5/38.4 108/42.5

Depth (cm/in) 29/11.4 38/15 48/18.9 47/18.5 54/21.3

Width (cm/in) 35/13.8 38/15 43/16.9 43/16.9 50/19.7

Weight (kg/lbs) 14.5/32 35/77 72/159 67/148 90/198

2 lockable industrial casters Not available Available Available Available Available

Design IP-rating stainless steel IP54 stainless steel IP44 stainless steel IP56 stainless steel IP56 stainless steel IP56

Pump capacity (W) 135 135 1100 + 135 1100 1100

Voltage option (V/Hz) 230/50 or 110/60 230/50 or 110/60 230/50 or 110/60 230/50 or 110/60 230/50 or 110/60

Power cable connection length (m/ft) 3/10 3/10 3/10 3/10 3/10

Sound rating (dBA at 1 meter) 54 56 60** 60** 60**

Laser interface

Start/stop extractor signal Not applicable Not applicable Available Available Available

Filter full and power off signal Available Available Available Available Available

Filter specifications

Pre-filter surface (m2/ft2) 0.5/5.4 6/64.6 12/129.2 12/129.2 2/21.5***

Gas filter (kg) Not applicable 10 15 15 30

Hose kit

Tube for fume extraction D x L (mm x m) (in x ft)

Not applicable50 x 3 2 x 10

50 x 62 x 20

50 x 6 2 x 20

50 x 62 x 20

Tube for air cooling D x L (mm x m) (in x ft)

50 x 3 2 x 10

50 x 3 2 x 10

50 x 6 2 x 20

Not applicable Not applicable

* For other substrate types or higher production rates please contact your local sales representative.** At typical operation levels.*** Different filter type used for PVC applications. Please contact your local sales representative for further information.