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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.

   

Why Buy Acktar® Products from Edmund Optics®?

  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

Acktar® Products

Acktar Light Absorbent Foil and Film
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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
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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
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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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Technical Resources

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

Acktar Stray Light Control Products

Application of Acktar Coated Foils

Application of Acktar Coated Foils

Application of Acktar Hexa-Black Sheets

Application of Acktar Hexa-Black Sheets

Comparison of Acktar to Flock Paper

Comparison of Acktar to Flock Paper

Acktar Performance in the Visible and NIR

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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