Most-reliable laser modules for $500-$1K?

[Achilleus]

I'm looking for a green laser module and power supply that will not fail if left on for long periods of time (several hours). Not a pen pointer or another hand-held.

I've seen some models from ThinkLasers (I dream about SpectraPhysics lasers, which would require a second mortgage), but I still don't know if I trust reports of runtimes of 5000+ hrs.

I'd love some actual user recommendations.

Thanks!

DeanB

 

[nc987]

I got a Optronics RPL 260 for 345 dollars which is putting out 260 MW. Its an amazing laser, beam is tight. Construction is very very solid. I would highly recommend this laser. Does say you shouldnt leave it on for more than a minute though so maybe this wouldnt fit your criteria.

 

[Achilleus]

Can you tell me where you got your Optronics RPL 260 from? I can't find much on the Optronics web site.

Oops I see its optotronics, not optronics, I found it. Nice lasers!

 

[enLIGHTenment]

I'm looking for a green laser module and power supply that will not fail if left on for long periods of time (several hours). Not a pen pointer or another hand-held.

Have you looked at Laserglow's benchtop lasers?

 

[Achilleus]

Looks good. I had seen them before, a long time ago. Thanks for the link.

 

[Aseras]

for several hour runtimes, you are basically limited to a laserglow hercules ( which with the DC adaptor is a portable module ) or a standard TEC cooled module, aixiz ( www.mfgcn.com ), laserglow ( www.laserglow.com ), optotronics ( www.optotronics.com )

 

[Rubycon]

LambdaPro modules are decent and have a 100% duty cycle.

http://www.alibaba.com/catalog/10951495/200mW_532nm_Green_DPSS_Laser.html

 

[Achilleus]

Rubycon - So hard to get prices out of them! Lasers look good though, thanks.

 

[jtice]

I also have one of the Optotronic lasers, very nice units, really well built, outstanding beam.
But, I dont think you should use it for hours at a time.
http://www.jtice.com/blogs/ppl-125_laser_8-19-06/

I also have one of these, more table top lasers, which I think would be good for long term use.
http://cgi.ebay.com/GBS-100-532nm-D...ryZ53141QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://www.jtice.com/gallery/view_album.php?set_albumName=GBS-100

~John

 

[Achilleus]

for several hour runtimes, you are basically limited to a laserglow hercules ( which with the DC adaptor is a portable module ) or a standard TEC cooled module, aixiz ( www.mfgcn.com ), laserglow ( www.laserglow.com ), optotronics ( www.optotronics.com )

Hi Aseras,

Thanks for the links! They do offer a good selection! Just have to choose now and/or save up for something nice.

-Dean