The Laser Wire Mercury-4 is a laser wire and cable stripping machine designed for precise, repeatable and non-contact processing of different wire and cable types. Laser technology removes insulation without mechanical contact with the conductor, reducing the risk of conductor damage and eliminating the wear associated with conventional cutting tools.
With a 50 × 50 mm processing area, the Mercury-4 supports different stripping methods, including circumferential cuts, linear slits, window stripping and ablation, as well as complex geometries using its dual-axis motion system.
The Mercury-4 uses a CO2 laser to remove insulation materials from wires and cables in a controlled process. Non-contact processing provides high-quality stripping without applying mechanical force to the conductor.
The machine can process materials including PTFE, ETFE, PVC, silicone, Kapton, polyimide, polyester, fiberglass, polyethylene and nylon. It can also remove enamel from copper wire.
The manufacturer specifies applications including small-gauge single conductors, shielded cable jackets, multiconductors, flat ribbon cables, coaxial cables, shielded twisted pairs and fiberglass.
Unlike mechanical wire stripping machines, the Mercury-4 uses a non-contact laser process. This technology allows materials and geometries to be processed without the mechanical forces associated with conventional blades.
The laser beam speed can reach 2032 mm/s, allowing fast processing cycles for most materials.
The Mercury-4 is operated through a 7" colour touchscreen. The operator selects the required recipe from the programmed library and the stripping parameters, including length, laser power and speed, are automatically loaded.
| Specification | Mercury-4 |
| Conductor cross section | 0.0010–16 mm² (50–6 AWG) |
| Maximum outer diameter | 6 mm |
| Minimum stripping length | 0.5 mm |
| Maximum full stripping length | 50 mm |
| Maximum partial stripping length | 100 mm |
| Maximum slitting length | 50 mm |
| Processing area | 50 × 50 mm |
| Length increment | 0.1 mm |
| Beam speed | Up to 2032 mm/s |
| Cycle time | Approx. 2 s for most materials |
Processing capabilities can vary depending on the material and application. The manufacturer recommends sample testing where there is uncertainty about the processing capability of a particular cable or material.
| Laser | CO2, 20 W |
| Optical system | High-speed dual-axis galvo scanners |
| Conductor cross section | 0.0010–16 mm² (50–6 AWG) |
| Maximum outer diameter | 6 mm |
| Processing area | 50 × 50 mm |
| Maximum full stripping length | 50 mm |
| Maximum partial stripping length | 100 mm |
| Maximum slitting length | 50 mm |
| Laser beam speed | Up to 2032 mm/s |
| Cycle time | Approx. 2 s for most materials |
| Interface | USB, external trigger / busy |
| Display | 7" colour touchscreen |
| Program memory | Unlimited |
| Power supply | 100/115 VAC or 230/240 VAC, 1.5 kW, 50/60 Hz |
| Dimensions | 500 × 150 × 560 mm |
| Weight | 20 kg |
Source: Laser Wire Solutions / manufacturer technical documentation.
Trustec provides technology solutions for industrial wire, cable and harness processing, including cutting, stripping, crimping, marking and quality-control equipment. Contact us for information about the Laser Wire Mercury-4, machine configuration, fixture options and integration into your production process.
