Durge
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TLDR: Are laser goggles that are labeled as "Argon" laser goggles to be used exclusively with Argon lasers, or is it safe to say that they can be used within the rated wavelengths printed on the frames for any type of laser?
I have a pair of Glendale LGB Z78 laser goggles that I purchased some time ago. The goggles boast a number of OD ratings for various wavelengths on the side panel. The one that matters to me is "190-490nm OD>9". I intend to use these Glendale goggles while using my new NUBM44 445nm build, but one big question came to mind. Certain laser goggles (similar to the Glendale one that I own) state that they are "Argon laser goggles". Uvex even sells a pair of Argon laser goggles that clearly states on the frame: "FOR VIEWING OF DIFFUSE ARGON LASER LIGHT ONLY".
This statement got me wondering if the warning on the frames of those Uvex goggles meant that their goggles should literally only be used with Argon lasers, or if the message was simply stressing the point that the goggles should be used with lasers within said wavelength and with diffuse light; i.e. don't stare directly into the beam.
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"Laser safety glasses for 532nm Argon lasers are typically used with high-powered Argon lasers used in research labs, but they are just as effective and useful for people working with green multiplex lasers or green laser pointers who want protection from stray beams."
http://www.phillips-safety.com/news/532nm-argon-laser-safety-glasses/
Not sure how accurate this statement is, and it still seemingly conflicts with what is printed on the Uvex frames, based on interpretation.
Thank you for the help!
-Durge
I have a pair of Glendale LGB Z78 laser goggles that I purchased some time ago. The goggles boast a number of OD ratings for various wavelengths on the side panel. The one that matters to me is "190-490nm OD>9". I intend to use these Glendale goggles while using my new NUBM44 445nm build, but one big question came to mind. Certain laser goggles (similar to the Glendale one that I own) state that they are "Argon laser goggles". Uvex even sells a pair of Argon laser goggles that clearly states on the frame: "FOR VIEWING OF DIFFUSE ARGON LASER LIGHT ONLY".
This statement got me wondering if the warning on the frames of those Uvex goggles meant that their goggles should literally only be used with Argon lasers, or if the message was simply stressing the point that the goggles should be used with lasers within said wavelength and with diffuse light; i.e. don't stare directly into the beam.
Edit:
"Laser safety glasses for 532nm Argon lasers are typically used with high-powered Argon lasers used in research labs, but they are just as effective and useful for people working with green multiplex lasers or green laser pointers who want protection from stray beams."
http://www.phillips-safety.com/news/532nm-argon-laser-safety-glasses/
Not sure how accurate this statement is, and it still seemingly conflicts with what is printed on the Uvex frames, based on interpretation.
Thank you for the help!
-Durge
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