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Optical Black Light Absorbing Materials & Coatings

Acktar Advanced Coatings is a world leader in the development, industrialization, and production of light absorbing black coating technology based on vacuum deposition. These coatings are ideal for the elimination of stray light in optical systems and are available in several coating types in the form of sheets of foil, film, or pre-applied to panels, pinholes, and other optical components.

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Large global inventory of Acktar products available for same-day shipping
World-class 24-hour engineering support on these products via phone, chat, or email
Wide selection of complementary optical, optomechanical, and imaging components available

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Acktar Light Absorbent Foil and Film

Diffusive or Specular Reflectance
Extremely Wide Band Performance from the UV to IR
Standard, Low Outgassing, and No Adhesive Options

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Acktar Blackened Pinholes

Low Reflectance from the EUV to SWIR
99% Absorbance Blackening Coating
Aperture Sizes from 50 to 1000μm
Available Unmounted and Mounted

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Acktar Hexa-Black™ C-Mount Noise Reduction Extension Tubes

Acktar Hexa-Black™ Light Absorbing Technology
Reduce Stray Light and Noise in Imaging Systems
Near Zero Specular Reflectance at Grazing Angles

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Optomechanics

Optical Tables and Breadboards Available
Benchtop Systems and Optical Mounts Available
Translation Stages and Slides for Precision Movement

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Microscopy

Infinity Corrected, Finite Conjugate, and Reflective Objectives
Eyepieces, Relay Lenses, Couplers, and Cameras
Microscopy Filters, Test Targets, and Mechanics

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Precision Optics

Optical Lenses, Mirrors, and Filters
Optical Prisms, Beamsplitters, Polarizers, and Gratings
Laser Optics, Fiber Optics, and Ultrafast Optics

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Illumination Sources

Ideal for Brightfield, Darkfield, and Other Illumination Configurations
LED, Fiber Optics, and Fluorescent Illumination Available
Collimated and Telecentric Backlights Available

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Laser Sources, Optics, & Accessories

Laser Sources and Laser Optics Available
Laser Measurement and Electronics Available
Laser Mechanics, Accessories, and Safety Equipment Available

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Application Notes

Technical information and application examples including theoretical explanations, equations, graphical illustrations, and much more.

Absorption
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An Introduction to Optical Coatings
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Edge-Blackening
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Videos

Informative corporate or instructional videos ranging from simple tips to application-based demonstrations of product advantages.

Acktar Stray Light Control Products

Application of Acktar Coated Foils

Application of Acktar Hexa-Black Sheets

Comparison of Acktar to Flock Paper

Acktar Performance in the Visible and NIR

Published Articles

Links to technical articles appearing in industry publications authored by Edmund Optics or featuring contributions from Edmund Optics' engineering team and key management.

All About Optical Coatings
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FAQs

Answers to some commonly asked questions.

"What is stray light and how will it affect my system?
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Optical Black Light Absorbing Materials & Coatings

Why Buy Acktar® Products from Edmund Optics®?

Acktar® Products

Acktar Light Absorbent Foil and Film

Acktar Blackened Pinholes

Acktar Hexa-Black™ C-Mount Noise Reduction Extension Tubes

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Optomechanics

Microscopy

Precision Optics

Illumination Sources

Laser Sources, Optics, & Accessories

Technical Resources

Application Notes

Videos

Published Articles

FAQs

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Why Buy Acktar^® Products from Edmund Optics^®?

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