{"id":62081,"date":"2026-03-19T15:36:52","date_gmt":"2026-03-19T15:36:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/?page_id=62081"},"modified":"2026-03-19T15:59:34","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T15:59:34","slug":"uv-laser-emissions-and-extraction-insight","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/en-gb\/uv-laser-emissions-and-extraction-insight\/","title":{"rendered":"UV Laser Emissions and Extraction Insight"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-navi-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c147d4ed106a5c9e54f4a4b80a590b9d\"><strong>Understanding UV laser emissions: insight from Donaldson BOFA<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Learn how UV laser coding produces cleaner results \u2014 and why the right extraction system completes the picture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-navi-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7be67c75f7cb899ae21641331bd02007\"><strong>Why Emissions Matter<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Laser coding can release microscopic particles and vapours depending on the substrate being marked. Although emissions from UV lasers are typically lower than from other laser types, <strong>proper fume extraction remains best practice<\/strong> for a safe and compliant workplace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:39px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-navi-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-847eb2feac65ad18ec78b5524a13cfd8\"><strong>Insight from Donaldson BOFA<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Recent testing carried out independently by <strong>Donaldson BOFA<\/strong>, a world leader in fume extraction technology, explored emissions during UV laser coding of materials such as HDPE and polypropylene.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"546\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/54022896648_e84e1d9d8d_c.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-62726\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.6825287439701135\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/54022896648_e84e1d9d8d_c.jpg 546w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/54022896648_e84e1d9d8d_c.jpg?resize=205,300 205w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 546px) 100vw, 546px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"799\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/54022996684_bc0f6967e3_c.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-62737\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.6007536565114645;width:115px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/54022996684_bc0f6967e3_c.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/54022996684_bc0f6967e3_c.jpg?resize=180,300 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-navi-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3434236f87843d54ac8f74c54d9fccd0\">Their results showed that:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\">UV lasers removed <strong>significantly less HDPE and polypropylene material than CO<sub>2<\/sub><\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\">The average particle size generated by the UV laser was smaller for HDPE and PP.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\">VOC concentrations for HDPE and polypropylene were <strong>lower<\/strong> for UV than for CO\u2082.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\">Small particles can be harmful if not properly filtered, reinforcing the value of effective extraction.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><em>(Source: Donaldson BOFA UV Laser Emissions Report, 2025&nbsp;click here to download the full report)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/F119703-Donaldson-BOFA-UV-Laser-Emissions-Report.pdf\">Full Report<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/NM-APL0040-V3-Experimental-Results-UV-vs-CO2-Laser-Fume-HDPE-PP-St-Al-002.pdf\">Experimental Results<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:53px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-navi-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c2154e7e0442491251eca01c1d5da2f2\"><strong>What this means for manufacturers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\">UV laser technology already offers a cleaner, lower-impact coding process.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\">The addition of the right extraction setup supports compliance, operator safety, and consistent performance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\">Users may also benefit from <strong>longer filter life and lower operating costs<\/strong> due to reduced material removal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:51px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-navi-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-506f4fe0e192e3835fa4df678d342349\"><strong>How Linx supports you<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">The <strong>Linx UVG5<\/strong> delivers precise, permanent coding across a wide range of materials \u2014 ideal for delicate substrates such as plastics and films.<br>Linx works closely with trusted extraction partners to help customers identify compatible solutions designed to maintain air quality and support operators\u2019 compliance efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Interested in learning more about UV laser coding and fume extraction?<br>Speak to our team or <strong>book a site visit<\/strong> with one of our laser experts today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex 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