Polymer Retarder Film
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Retarder
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Retarder
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Polarization Tester
Circular Polarizers (CP42HE and CP42HER)
• Greater than 42% Transmission
• Available with Film or Plastic Substrate
• Right-Handed or Left-Handed Designs Available
Circular Polarizers (CP42HE and CP42HER) are
ideal for reducing glare in a variety of imaging applications
or for increasing the visibility of displays in
bright environments. These circular polarizers feature
excellent transmission of visible light from 400 – 700
nm. The plastic substrate offers increased durability,
while the film substrate offers increased flexibility and
can be cut to fit an application’s needs. Left-handed
(CP42HE) and right-handed (CP42HER) polarization
directions are available.
Circular Polarizing Film
Dimensions
Dimensional
(mm)
Tolerance (mm)
Thickness
(mm)
Polarization
Direction
Stock
No.
Price
1-5 6-25 26+
25,0 x 25,0 +0,0/-0,3 0,3 Left-Handed #88-083 €11,00 €9,00
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25,4 x 25,4 +0,0/-0,3 0,3 Left-Handed #88-084 €11,00 €9,00
50,0 x 50,0 +0,0/-0,5 0,3 Left-Handed #88-085 €21,50 €18,00
50,8 x 50,8 +0,0/-0,5 0,3 Left-Handed #88-086 €21,50 €18,00
100,0 x 100,0 +0,0/-1,0 0,3 Left-Handed #88-087 €41,50 €34,25
150,0 x 150,0 +0,0/-1,0 0,3 Left-Handed #88-088 €64,50 €53,20
200,0 x 200,0 +0,0/-1,0 0,3 Left-Handed #88-089 €95,00 €78,40
250,0 x 250,0 +0,0/-1,0 0,3 Left-Handed #88-090 €126,00 €104,00
300 x 300 +0,0/-3,0 0,29 Left-Handed #14-356 €235,00 €215,00
500,0 x 600,0 +0,0/-3,0 0,3 Left-Handed #88-091 €420,00 €344,00
25,4 x 25,4 +0,0/-0,3 0,3 Right-Handed #11-047 €11,00 €9,00
50,8 x 50,8 +0,0/-0,5 0,3 Right-Handed #88-092 €21,50 €18,00
100,0 x 100,0 +0,0/-1,0 0,3 Right-Handed #88-093 €41,50 €34,25
300 x 300 +0,0/-3,0 0,29 Right-Handed #14-357 €235,00 €215,00
500,0 x 600,0 +0,0/-3,0 0,3 Right-Handed #88-094 €420,00 €344,00
Transmission (%): 42
Wavelength range (nm): 400 - 700
Polarization Efficiency (%): >99,90
Operating Temperature (°C): -40 to 80
Operating Time @ 80°C: 500 hours
Thickness Tolerance (%): ±10
Plastic (PMMA) Circular Polarizers
Diameter
Diameter
Thickness
(mm)
Tolerance (mm)
(mm)
Polarization
Direction
Stock
No.
Price
1-5 6-25 26+
12,5 +0,0/-0,3 2,2 Left-Handed #88-095 €17,00 €14,00
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20,0 +0,0/-0,3 2,2 Left-Handed #88-096 €23,50 €19,60
25,0 +0,0/-0,3 2,2 Left-Handed #88-097 €28,00 €23,20
25,4 +0,0/-0,3 2,2 Left-Handed #88-098 €28,00 €23,20
50,0 +0,0/-0,5 2,2 Left-Handed #88-099 €49,50 €40,80
50,8 +0,0/-0,5 2,2 Left-Handed #88-100 €49,50 €40,80
25,4 +0,0/-0,3 2,2 Right-Handed #88-101 €35,00 €28,80
50,8 +0,0/-0,5 2,2 Right-Handed #88-102 €59,50 €49,00
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• Determines the Polarization Direction of Linear and Circular Polarizers
• Convenient Lightweight and Handheld Design
• Ideal for Verifying Polarizer Alignment
The TECHSPEC® Polarization Tester is designed to determine different characteristics of unknown polarizers,
such as the polarization direction of linear polarizers and the rotational direction of circular polarizers. This
easy-to-use, handheld, compact tool is compatible with all mounted and unmounted polarizers and features
regions designed to test linearly polarized light, along with right- and left-handed circularly polarized light. For
circular polarizers, the tester allows for identifying the rotational direction of polarization and the position of
the retarder and linear polarizer. The TECHSPEC® Polarization Tester is an ideal way of identifying the correct
polarizer or verifying accurate alignment in an application. For best results, ensure that all protective films are
removed from the polarizer before testing. Note: To mount the polarization tester, #54-997 is recommended.
Wavelength Range (nm): 400 - 700
Dimensions (mm): 200 x 20
Thickness (mm): 0,75
Transmission (%): 42
TECHSPEC® Polarization Tester
Description Stock Number Price
Polarization Tester #37-699 €20,00
Polymer Retarder Film
• Highly Durable Polymer Sheets
• λ/4 (WP140HE) Achromatic Retarder with Greater than 90% Transmission from 450 - 700 nm
• λ/4 (WP140HE), λ/2 (WP280), and 1λ (WP560) Retarder Films Available
Polymer Retarder Film is an extremely durable, birefringent polymer sheet that has been designed to modify
the polarization state of transmitted light. The highly transparent, achromatic λ/4 (WP140HE) and λ/2
(WP280) Polymer Retarder Films consist of a single layer, modified polycarbonate sheet that acts an achromatic
retarder, and is optically and mechanically sound up to 90°C or 80°C respectively. The 1λ (WP560) Polymer
Retarder Film consists of two λ/2 films that have been laminated together to create retardation values of 560
nm. These films are ideal for use in a variety of coherent and polarized light applications, including circular
polarizers, LCDs, and fiber optics.
Polymer Retarder Film
Retardance Wavelength
(nm)
Transmission
(%)
Phase
Shift
(°)
Thickness
(μm)
Haze
(%)
50 x 50 mm 100 x 100 mm 300 x 300 mm 500 x 600 mm
Stock No. Price Stock No. Price Stock No. Price Stock No. Price
λ/4 450 -650 >89 90 56 <1 #14-723 €14,00 #14-724 €25,00 #14-725 €130,00 #14-726 €365,00
λ/2 560 >90 180 62 <1 #88-254 €14,00 #88-255 €25,00 #88-256 €130,00 #14-359 €365,00
1λ 560 >89 360 150 <1 #88-257 €19,00 #88-258 €42,00 #88-259 €225,00 #14-360 €560,00
λ/2 Retarders
Protective Liner
λ/4
λ/2
1λ
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