IN A NEW LIGHT: HOW GREEN LASER TECHNOLOGY HAS CHANGED MINING

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Rock face profiling, geological mapping, and stockpile volume measurements—mining applications like these have been easier and safer, thanks to the rapidly advancing laser technology. This technology had such a far-reaching impact on the mining industry over the years, that the benefits simply outweigh the costs.

One of the emerging trends in laser technology is green laser—they’re efficient, economical, and have a range of uses. It has greatly changed the industry into something better. Read on to find out how.

Increased Visibility

Unlike red, the color green is closer to the center of the color spectrum, making it more visible than many other colors. Green laser light is up to 50 times—that’s right—brighter than red laser light. This means you can see the light even during broad daylight or in direct sunlight. For mining purposes, green laser makes it easier to see in the dark mining sites. Some tools using green laser technology can even form a visible beam without the help of fog or dust.

More Applications

Because it is more visible and provides a stable and straight beam, green laser works well for different applications. It is perfect for drawing lines across worktables or surfaces. According to Laser Tools Company and other experts, you can even use them as saw guides, for metal forming, positioning production parts, machine alignment, and warehouse row striping.

Lower Radiation Levels

Green lasers are extremely powerful. Unlike red lasers, fortunately, they have infrared filters that remove or lessen the radiation produced by the beam of the laser. This makes them more health-friendly despite their high power.

Travels Long Range Distances

Because green laser has more energy, it’s not only more visible than red laser—it can also travel up to three miles. It can even project a small dot on clouds and hillsides as far as 9,000 feet or 2,740 meters away. Even in the long distance and with extended range, they stay straighter as well compared to red laser beams.

With the green laser’s better visibility, more uses, lower radiation levels, and so much more, the mining industry has never been better. Now there are better mining methods, and the work itself is safer for miners.