Meller Sapphire Windows: Engineered for Aerospace and Military
Meller Optics, Inc. has unveiled an innovative range of custom-fabricated sapphire windows, lenses, and domes. These products are crafted to deliver exceptional hardness, resilience against chemical exposure, and tolerance to extreme temperatures. Their design is particularly advantageous for aerospace and military applications, where they often face harsh conditions and physical stresses.
Superior Properties of Meller Sapphire Windows
Designed to endure, Meller Sapphire Windows excel in environments that involve rapid particle movement, high temperatures reaching up to 1,000°C, and pressures that can escalate to 10,000 psi. Having a Mohs hardness of 9, these windows are only overshadowed in durability by diamonds, making them indispensable for protecting critical sensors and optics used in guidance and vision systems.
Impressive Optical Performance
These sapphire windows provide an impressive transmission rate of up to 85% across the ultraviolet to infrared spectrum. For those requiring enhanced optical clarity, anti-reflective (A/R) coatings are available, achieving transmission values greater than 99%. They come in a variety of sizes ranging from 1/4 inch to 10 inches in diameter, and thickness options from 0.5 mm to 1 inch, ensuring suitability for various applications.
Precision Manufacturing
Meller Sapphire Windows feature meticulous flatness specifications of 0.5 fringes of HeNe. Additionally, parallelism can range from 20 to 2 arc-seconds, and surface finishes are available from 60-40 to 40-20 scratch-dig, ensuring that clients receive products that meet high standards.
Cost and Availability
The pricing of Meller Sapphire Windows is determined by configuration, size, and order quantity. Interested parties are encouraged to reach out for detailed literature and pricing information.
Contact Information
For further inquiries about Meller Sapphire products, please reach out to:
Meller Optics, Inc.
Craig Schweriner, Marketing
120 Corliss St. / P.O. Box 6001
Providence, RI 02940
(800) 821-0180 FAX (401) 331-0519
Website: www.melleroptics.com
Frequently Asked Questions
What materials are Meller Sapphire Windows made of?
Meller Sapphire Windows are made from custom-fabricated sapphire, known for its extreme hardness and durability.
What are the typical applications for these windows?
These windows are primarily used in aerospace and military settings where they face harsh conditions.
How do Meller Sapphire Windows compare to traditional glass?
Unlike traditional glass, Meller Sapphire Windows are significantly more durable, offering greater resistance to heat, chemicals, and physical impacts.
Can Meller Sapphire Windows be customized?
Yes, they can be customized in terms of size, thickness, and additional features such as anti-reflective coatings.
How can I obtain pricing information for these products?
Pricing information can be requested directly from Meller Optics, and they will provide quotations based on specific requirements.
