Conservators at the Science and Industry Museum in Manchester used our active fibre ‘Infinito’ laser cleaning system to remove iron corrosion from a large industrial engine on display in the recently renovated Power Hall. The diesel-powered engine was built by the National Gas Engine Co. Ltd. in Ashton-under-Lyne in 1928. Engines such as this took over from steam-powered engines and were ideal for driving electric generators – this one supplied power to the Safety in Mines Research Establishment in Buxton. The 100W Infinito laser enabled conservators to remove corrosion from the iron surface gently and quickly.
Posted 23/12/2025