Business Details
Precision Pellicle Manufacturing for Optical Applications
National Photocolor has been a trusted leader in the design and manufacture of precision pellicle beamsplitters, filters, and optical components for over five decades. Our expertise spans UV to IR applications, delivering custom solutions tailored to the unique demands of advanced optical systems. We specialize in eliminating secondary reflections, chromatic aberrations, and beam displacement through proprietary membrane technologies and advanced coating processes. Our standard product line includes frames from 1/16 to 48 with exceptional flatness specifications, while our engineering team provides prototype design assistance for specialized applications. With over 1,000 items in stock and rapid turnaround times, we combine technical innovation with operational efficiency to serve the global optics industry.Our commitment to quality is demonstrated through precision manufacturing techniques, including black anodized aluminum frames with lapped surfaces and specialized coatings for minimal loss and optimal performance. From prototype development to high-volume production, we maintain rigorous quality control standards to ensure dimensional accuracy and optical performance. Our technical documentation and application-specific design guidance support customers in achieving optimal system integration. Through continuous investment in materials science and manufacturing capabilities, we remain at the forefront of pellicle technology for demanding industrial and research applications.
Services
Pellicle Beamsplitters
Optical Filters
Custom Pellicle Frames
Technical Design Assistance
IR Application Coatings
Highlights and features
- We offer pellicle membranes with flatness specifications better than one wave for critical applications
- Our technical team provides application-specific design assistance for optimal optical performance
- Standard frames ship within days from our 1,000+ inventory items
- We manufacture custom pellicles from 1/16 to 16 diameter with specialized coatings
- Our proprietary coating technologies achieve minimal loss in 400nm-5um wavelength ranges
Services
Pellicle Beamsplitters
Precision-engineered pellicle beamsplitters eliminate secondary reflections and chromatic aberrations in optical systems. Our membranes maintain wavefront integrity through advanced tensioning techniques and proprietary coating formulations. Available in standard and custom configurations for UV to IR applications, these components ensure optimal beam path management in laser systems and imaging equipment.
Custom Pellicle Frames
Custom-designed frames accommodate unique optical requirements from 1/16 to 16 diameter. We manufacture elliptical, rectangular, and truncated cylinder configurations with precision-machined aluminum construction. Our engineering team collaborates on specialized designs to meet exact flatness and dimensional specifications for demanding research and industrial applications.
Optical Coatings
Advanced coating solutions include minimal-loss 45/55 R/T configurations for wavelength-specific applications. Our coating technologies cover 400nm-5um ranges with options for polarized and unpolarized light. We provide documented transmission specifications for critical applications requiring precise beam control in visible, near-IR, and mid-IR systems.
Technical Design Assistance
Application-specific design guidance ensures optimal pellicle integration into optical systems. Our engineers collaborate on prototype development, material selection, and performance optimization. We provide technical documentation covering flatness specifications, transmission characteristics, and mounting recommendations for achieving desired optical outcomes.
IR Application Components
Specialized pellicles for infrared applications include coatings optimized for 1-2um and 3-5um wavelength ranges. Our IR-optimized membranes maintain dimensional stability and optical clarity in thermal imaging systems and laser applications. We offer both standard configurations and custom designs for emerging IR technology requirements.
Questions
What are pellicle beamsplitters used for?
Pellicle beamsplitters divide light beams with minimal distortion, eliminating secondary reflections and chromatic aberrations in optical systems.
Can you manufacture custom-sized pellicles?
We produce custom pellicles from 1/16 to 16 diameter in various shapes, including ellipses and truncated cylinders for specialized applications.
What coating options are available?
Our coating portfolio includes minimal-loss 45/55 R/T configurations for wavelengths 400nm-5um, with options for polarized and unpolarized light.
How quickly can orders be fulfilled?
Standard configurations ship within days from our 1,000+ inventory, while custom designs typically require 2-4 weeks depending on complexity.
What technical documentation do you provide?
We supply transmission specifications, flatness measurements, and coating performance data to support system integration and quality assurance.
Do you offer design consultation services?
Our engineering team provides application-specific design assistance for optimizing pellicle performance in customer-specific optical systems.
