INNOVATIVE MARKING DEVELOPMENTS FROM EDWARD PRYOR

Performance, versatility and cost efficiency are the major benefits offered by two new marking innovations developed by Sheffield-based specialist, Edward Pryor & Son Ltd. The Pryor Laser and Portadot LD2 are the latest additions to the 150 year-old company's highly successful range of automated programmable component marking systems. A combination of galvanometer driven optics, non-contact marking and advanced Windows software enable Pryor's new Diode-Pumped Laser to deliver dramatic reductions in marking cycle time and running costs. Capable of generating up to 250 characters per second, the Pryor Diode-Pumped Laser is ideal for a wide range of high-tech, aesthetic and practical applications. Unrivalled cost efficiency is achieved by the absence of a chiller and the laser's low consumption (200W), long diode life (10-15,000 hours) and an optical excitation efficiency of 30-50% compared with a value of 2-3% efficiency delivered by more conventional machines. The Pryor Portadot LD2 is a revolutionary hand-held marking device whose users benefit from its innovative technical features and user-friendly design. The LD2's portability reduces operator fatigue while eliminating the need for the transportation of cumbersome components, resulting in a significant increase in potential productivity. Low noise operation, ergonomic design and an easy-view backlit screen complement options including extended cabling and a machine readable 2D DataMatrix marking capability. Edward Pryor's Marketing Manager, Jayne Mezulis, explained "These products reflect Edward Pryor's determination to create innovative yet affordable marking solutions that combine the performance, reliability and ease-of-use associated with each of the company's existing ranges".