3D Conformal Light Absorbing Foil Pre-forms Pre-form BlackTM

12 Nov 2012

A simple, cost effective solution which makes it possible to benefit from the performance of Acktar black coatings in a DIY (Do It Yourself) manner

Acktar’s well known black coated light absorbing foils are now available as 2D or 3D preforms for attachment to parts of any shape – flat, concave, convex, etc. The preforms are supplied “ready for use” and are simply bonded in place on the customer’s parts - by the customer.

In accordance with the application – the preforms can be based on any of Acktar’s coated foil products combined with a variety of adhesives, such as low outgassing adhesive, high temperature adhesive etc. Acktar coated foils are used in a wide variety of application areas – terrestrial, airborne and satellite-borne optical systems; Optics, Space, Automotive, Medical, Defence - among others.

• Metal Velvet TM for ultra-diffusive requirements in the UV, VIS and IR

• Spectral Black TM for VIS and IR applications

Key Features and Advantages • Conformal thin flexible foil • Ready for use - easy to handle and install • Appropriate for plastic, metal and glass parts • High emissivity / low reflectance • Extremely low outgassing • No particulation • Vacuum, cryogenic, and clean room compatible

Typical Applications Stray light absorption/suppression: • Automotive safety camera housing • Projectors- DMD aperture • Baffles • Optical packaging • Dashboard/cockpit panels • Laser devices-beam dumps • IR systems • Passive thermal control