Aluminum anodizing Optical Black™

for the aerospace industrymedium seriessmall series

Optical Black™ provides a solution to the optical industries challenge to absorb stray light and minimize outgassing seen by standard black anodize finishes. A reduction in outgassing minimizes potential interference to optical and electronic sensors. Optical Black™ absorbs light across a broad spectrum, from the infrared to ultra violet, reducing stray light and increasing measurement accuracies. Standard dyed finishes break down in ultraviolet light and ‘outgas’ which interferes with optical properties reducing accuracy. Standard Specifications Proprietary Process that meets Mil-A-8625, Type II Class 2 RoHS, REACH, ELV & WEEE Compliant Performance Benefits Chemically More Stable for Lasers Low Reflectivity Absorbs Laser Beams w/ Wavelengths Outside the Visible Spectrum Not Effected by UV Will Not Discolor Over Time Retains its Absorptive Characteristics Over the Life of the Product Optical Black Does Not Out-Gas or Cloud Sensitive Lenses Receptive Metals Aluminum Alloy 6000, 3000 & 5000 series only Not suitable for 7000, 2000, castings or tool plate Best performances achieved with high RA/roughened surface profile Thickness .0001-.001” 100-1000 uin. Max Part Size 36” x 36” x 30”