RECI W8 Laser Tube — 150 W nominal power, high cutting quality and stable operation for years

RECI W8 is a proven CO₂ laser tube designed for precise cutting and engraving while maintaining stable beam parameters. RECI’s engineering and quality control ensure a real lifespan of approx. 12,000 hours, lowering operating costs and minimising downtime.

Why the W8 improves cutting quality and repeatability

• Stable power = clean edge – maintaining the tube’s operating temperature within the recommended range limits power fluctuations, ensuring smooth edges and consistent details between production runs.
• Power reserve – simplifies speed and pass settings, allowing work with typical non-metal materials while maintaining a safety margin for the process.
• Reduced risk of quality degradation – stable performance reduces the need to increase parameters over time, which can affect cut geometry.

Longer component lifespan

• Tube – declared lifespan of approx. 12,000 hours under proper use means fewer replacements and predictable maintenance costs.
• Power supply and optical path – reduced thermal and current fluctuations result in lower load on cooperating components.
• Cooling system – operating at proper flow and temperature minimises the risk of microleaks and cavitation within the circuit.

Best practice: how to maintain stability and quality

• Cooling – use a chiller suited to the power and workload (constant coolant temperature and flow control).
• Optics and alignment – after installing the tube, align the optical path; record reference material tests as a process profile.
• Operation – clean filters and the cooling circuit, maintain coolant quality and ventilation, and avoid extended operation outside the recommended temperature range.

Technical data

Installation of the tube in the customer’s machine is available upon request – please contact us for a quotation.

We are a certified supplier of RECI® CO₂ laser tubes