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HighPerformanceOptics
AngleManagement
Bright View provides a full range diffusing film
and sheet for managing beam angles, beam
direction, luminance uniformity, and surface
appearance. Includes batwing, asymmetric,
elliptical, and angle-bending functions.
For spot and flood applications, Bright View MSeries mixing diffusers provide beam
smoothing and color mixing, maximizing CBCP
without excess spreading to higher angles.
OPTICS THAT TRANSFORM
EdgeLit
LightGuidePlates
Bright View offers a full selection of optics for
edge-lit luminaires, including reflectors, Light
Guide Plates (LGPs), diffusers, and anglemanagement diffusers. Custom and stock
LGPs offer high efficiency, uniformity, and
control of light angles.
Light guide plate
BrightWhite 98 reflector
Diffuser / Angle Control
Narrow Mixing
Circular
Batwing (flat-field)
Elliptical
Angle Bend
GainCenter
Candlepower
GlareControl
Bright View patent-pending Glare Control
diffusers combine suppression of high-angle
light with a smooth visual cutoff. In addition,
these G-Series diffusers enhance the central (onaxis) brightness in direct and edge-lit lighting.
Increase center beam candlepower (CBCP)
for troffers and edge-lit panels using G-Series
diffusers, increasing on-axis candela intensity
by as much as 30%. Add a C-Series diffuser
and the increase can be up to 60%.
WhiteReflector
Diffusers
BrightWhite™ diffuse
excellent recirculation
luminaire efficiency up
luminaires employing
mask, or powder coat.
Bright View engineered diffusers are based
on high-efficiency microlenses in optically
clear
materials,
providing
superb
performance in angle control, efficiency,
source hiding, and aesthetics. They are
available in a variety of materials and form
factors, including UV-tolerant film and rigid
sheets.
reflectors provide
of light, increasing
to 30% compared to
white paint, solder
BrightWhite™ reflector films are easily and
cleanly cut using laser, die, shear, or blade
cutters. They are readily thermoformed to
line the interior surfaces of luminaires.
Aluminum and steel versions are compatible
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system efficiency.
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ProductOverview
Bright View High Performance Optics
OPTICS THAT TRANSFORM
Products
Product
Line
Description
Diffuser
Strength
(higher
numbers are
more
diffusive)
Bright
White™
White Reflector
Diffuse white
Up to 30%
increase
C-Series
V-Series
General-purpose
symmetric
diffuser
5 - 110
90 - 98%
General purpose for smoothing, lamp hiding,
and color mixing
M-Series
Spot and Flood
beam mixing
3 - 15
91 - 95%
Beam Mixing for narrow-angle lights.
Provides smoothing without excess
spreading.
E-Series
Elliptical
diffusers
1-60 degrees
91 - 96%
Spreads light elliptically. Mixes lines of LEDs,
and homogenizes fluorescent lamps. Also
excellent for wall wash, cove, linear, specialty
G-Series
Glare Control and
On-axis Gain
65° cutoff,
30-60% gain
89 - 95%
New! Optional cone pattern. Suppresses light
above 65 degrees to reduce glare while
enhancing central (on-axis) intensity
B-Series
Batwing
Batwing
distribution
88 - 96%
Linear batwing distribution for creating
uniform illumination on a flat surface
A-Series
Angle bending
20 x 60
88 - 96%
Up to 20 degrees bend with crosswise
spreading for wall wash, cove, specialty
L-Series
Edge-Lit
Light Guide Plate
Smooth
output
80 – 90+ %
P-Series
Patterned
diffusers
Efficiency
in typical
luminaire
Comment
Ultra high reflectivity increases luminaire
efficiency by up to 30%
Custom Light Guide Plates with high
efficiency, high uniformty, and angle control.
Patterns may be combined with the optical functions above to create a unique
aesthetic look while maintaining high performance
Bright View Technologies maintains a pipeline of new product offerings and provides custom design services upon request
MaterialandThicknessOptions
Bright View diffusers are offered on a variety of materials and thicknesses. Unlike volumetric (hazy plastic) diffusers,
Bright View diffusers maintain their high performance regardless of material or thickness.
Material
Std. Thickness
Thermal
UV
Inch
mm
Stability
Resistance
Description
Thin
PET
0.007
0.175
80°C
N/A
Excellent for indoor LED applications
Film
UV-PET
0.005
0.125
80°C
Excellent
UV resistant for LED or Fluorescent
Semi-rigid
Polycarbonate
0.020
0.030
0.510
0.765
80°C
N/A
Semi-rigid for downlights, panels, etc.
PMMA (Acrylic)
0.060, 0.080
0.120
1.5, 2.0
3.0
60°C
Excellent
Rigid ultra-clear PMMA
Polycarbonate
0.060, 0.080
0.120
1.5, 2.0
3.0
80°C
Good/
Excellent
Polycarbonate in standard and UV grades
Rigid
Sheet
Optional wet-out resistant surfaces are available upon request
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OPTICS THAT TRANSFORM
BrightWhite™DiffuseReflector
Ultra-high Reflectivity Increases Luminaire Efficiency
BrightWhite™ diffuse white reflectors provide ultra-high reflectivity for
use in lighting, illumination, displays, and signage. Luminaires lined with
BrightWhite™ reflectors can provide up to 30% more light output than
those lined with white paint, solder mask, or powder coat.
BrightWhite™ reflectors are available as a film, with or without adhesive.
They are easily and cleanly cut using laser, die, shear, or blade cutters.
Shapes can be created with standard thermoforming techniques to line
the interior surfaces of luminaires. Metal versions are compatible with
shear, punch, roll, and other standard sheet metal processes. For further
information, please contact sales@brightviewtech.com.
Measured performance in edge-lit LED panel
Conventional Reflector
BrightWhite™ Reflector
BrightWhite™ White Reflector Materials
Product
Form
Thickness,
mm (inch)
Typical
1
Reflectivity
Part Number
BrightWhite 98™
Thin Film
0.19 (.007)
> 97.5%
R-MG98-xx06-AD00
BrightWhite 98™
Film
0.28 (.011)
> 97.5%
R-MG98-xx10-AD00
BrightWhite 98™
Film with Adhesive and Liner
0.33 (.013)
> 97.5%
R-MG98-xx10-AD01
BrightWhite 98™
Thermoformable Film
0.41 (.016)
> 97.5%
R-MG98-xx15-AD00
BrightWhite 97™
Thin Film
0.18 (.007)
> 97.0%
R-MG97-xx06-AD00
BrightWhite 97™
Thin Film with Adhesive and Liner
0.23 (.009)
> 97.0%
BrightWhite Metal
Aluminum or Steel Sheet/Coil
various
> 97.0%
R-MG97-xx06-AD01
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*Measured using a flat anvil tipped micrometer, (thickness based on average gsm will result in a number ~ 0.7 mil
less because of the anti-gloss, anti-wetout surface structures and a ball micrometer will yield an intermediate value)
Available Width
Continuous rolls up to 52 inches wide, with optional adhesive and removable liner
Available form factors Roll, sheet, metal coil, cut part, thermoformed shapes
Available with an easily-removable protective masking film.
Reflectance, typical
Reflectance, Typical
1
1
ReflectancePlots
Wavelength, nm
1
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OPTICS THAT TRANSFORM
EnvironmentalData
Bright View’s BrightWhite™ reflectors maintain performance over a wide range of conditions. They have
been thoroughly tested to the following criteria.
Test
UV weatherability
Does not discolor with exposure to ultraviolet light
Less than 0.5% reflectance change after 2.4 MJ/m2 of UVA at 60˚C
Thermal Stability
Less than 0.5% reflectance change after 1000 hours exposure to 80˚C 1
Humidity Stability
Less than 0.5% reflectance change after 1000 hours exposure to 60˚C and 95% RH 2
Cleaning
Mechanical
1
2
Conditions
Water and gentle detergent recommended. Tolerates general household cleaners
containing chlorine and ammonia cleaning agents.
Easily cut, folded, thermoformed, etc. Inquire for details.
Tests exceeded 2 times the exposure time of this initial goal.
Tests exceeded 2 times the exposure time of this initial goal.
FormFactorsandConverting
Roll and Sheet
BrightWhite™ white reflectors are available in roll and sheet form, up to 52 inch width. Available
with removable protective masking film. Also available with adhesive and easily-removable
liner.
Cut Parts
BrightWhite™ reflectors are easily cut by standard methods, and leave clean edges with no
fraying. Bright View can provide BrightWhite™ reflectors precisely cut to customer drawings, or
can work with your preferred converter.
Thermoformed Parts
BrightWhite™ reflectors can be easily thermoformed into 3D shapes using standard processes
and equipment. Thicker grades are offered specifically for thermoforming. Bright View can
directly supply formed parts or provide process parameters to customers’ preferred
converter/thermoformer.
Metals
BrightWhite™ reflectors are available on steel or aluminum, and are readily formable using
industry-standard processes.
Usage Notes:
•
White reflectors can increase the output of light fixtures by up to 30% when installed properly
•
Reflectors are most effective when combined with high-efficiency diffusers, such as Bright View diffusers
•
For best performance, cover all interior surfaces of the luminaire with reflector and avoid creating narrow
corners or overlaps that could serve as “light traps”
•
For best performance, angle the sides of the reflector outward toward the diffuser
This is not a specification. Values are typical and are subject to change without notice.
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High-EfficiencyDiffusers
C-Series High Performance Diffusers
OPTICS THAT TRANSFORM
General purpose symmetric diffusers
Lamp hiding, color mixing, angle management
C-Series diffusers efficiently hide lamps and provide smooth illumination in both
LED and fluorescent applications. They provide excellent depixellation, angle
control, color mixing, and color uniformity. An applications engineer will be happy
to help select the correct product for your application. Please contact
sales@brightviewtech.com.
New! An optional anti-wet-out coating is available on the back surface for
compatibility with edge lit lighting (light guide plates).
Distance to achieve
complete LED hiding
(Distance between lamps :
Working distance to diffuser)
Efficiency in
typical LED
1
luminaire
C-Series diffuser at different
distances from LED array
Comments
Standard C-HE single-sided diffusers: the industry standard for efficiency
C - HE10
93 - 96 %
C - HE15
1:4
93 - 96 %
C - HE20
1 : 3.5
92 - 96 %
C - HE30
1 : 2.5
91 - 95 %
C - HE40
1 : 2.3
90 - 94 %
C - HE55
1:2
89 - 93 %
C - HE80
1 : 1.5
88 - 92 %
Diffusers toward the top of this table have high
efficiency, and are used for softening LED images and
smoothing light distributions
More
Hiding
93 - 96 %
Higher
Efficiency
C - HE05
Diffusers toward the bottom of this table are used
when strong, smooth hiding of LED sources is desired
New Improved C-HH double-sided diffusers: improved efficiency and hiding over their C-HE counterparts
C - HH20
1 : 2.5
93 - 97 %
C - HH30
1 : 2.3
92 - 96 %
C - HH40
1:2
91 - 95 %
C - HH55
1 : 1.5
90 - 94 %
C - HH80
1:1
89 - 93 %
C-HH Series diffusers have a special double-sided
coating that gives them greater efficiency and
stronger LED hiding than their C-HE counterparts,
above. As above, higher numbers in the part number
indicate increased amounts of diffusion and LED
hiding
New V-Series volumetric diffusers: available seamless and in wide widths
V-HHDF-PP07
1 : 0.90
87 - 96 %
Very high hiding, high efficiency
V-HHDE-PM06
1 : 0.75
75 - 85 %
Highest possible hiding, white opalescent
Usage Notes:
•
Choose the highest-efficiency diffuser that meets your lamp-hiding goals
•
C-Series diffusers are directional and are generally used with the microstructures facing away from the LEDs or
lamps when LED hiding is desired; please try both orientations
•
Bright View applications engineers can assist with product choices and help your design achieve peak performance
1.
Efficiencies are typical; they vary greatly depending on luminaire design. Bright View tests include: commercial 4-inch LED downlight module,
linear LED fluorescent tube-replacement, 2’x2’ LED troffer with clear acrylic cover
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EllipticalDiffusers
E-Series Elliptical (Asymmetric) Diffusers
OPTICS THAT TRANSFORM
E-Series elliptical diffusers spread asymmetrically – more
strongly in one direction than the other. They are used
to diffuse a line of LEDs into a smooth line or to blend
adjacent fluorescent lamps. They are also used to provide
optimum beam smoothing and spreading in wall-wash,
linear, and cove applications. Because diffusion is only
applied along one direction, efficiency can be even higher
than C-Series diffusers. Bright View’s unique design
causes less scalloping than other approaches, giving a
smoother visual result.
Product
Hides LEDs at Diffuser Strength
(higher numbers are
distance of
more diffusive)
Efficiency in
typical LED
1
luminaire
E-6010
1:1
60 x 10
91 – 95 %
E-1560
1:1
15 x 60
90 – 95 %
E-3060
1:1
30 x 60
89 – 93 %
E-0160
1:1
0.3 x 60
90 – 96 %
E-0140
1:2
0.3 x 40
91 – 96 %
Comments
Mixes lines of LEDs, and homogenizes
fluorescent lamps. Also excellent for
wall wash, cove, specialty
60 x 10
Fluorescent Tube Replacement
Others coming soon
Orientation:
Orientation:
Usage Notes:
•
For lamp hiding as pictured above, E-Series diffusers are directional and are generally used with the
microstructures facing away from the LEDs or lamps; please try both orientations
•
For light spreading in wall-wash and cove applications, E-Series diffusers are generally used with the
microstructures facing toward the LEDs or lamps; please try both orientations
•
Bright View applications engineers can assist with product choices and help your design achieve peak
performance
1.
Efficiencies are typical; they vary greatly depending on luminaire design. Bright View tests include: commercial 4-inch LED downlight
module, linear LED fluorescent tube-replacement, 2’x2’ LED troffer with clear acrylic cover
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GlareControlDiffusers
G-Series Glare Control and Gain Diffusers
OPTICS THAT TRANSFORM
GlareSuppression
G-Series diffusers suppress high-angle light above 65 degrees to
reduce visual glare and improve the Unified Glare Rating (UGR)
of luminaires. This helps luminaires comply with IESNA RP1-04
and EN12464 glare specifications.
These patent-pending
diffusers, unlike conventional prismatic sheets, have a soft cutoff
with no color separation thereby increasing visual appeal and
LED hiding ability.
LM-79 Data from 2x2 foot LED Edge-Lit Luminaire
Conventional diffuser
Diffuser with G-Series
C-Series with G-Series
Gain
G-Series diffusers can increase central (on-axis) candela intensity
by up to 30%, or as high as 60% when used with a C-HE55 or CHE80 diffuser.
New! An optional anti-wet-out coating is available on the back
surface for compatibility with edge lit lighting (light guide plates).
Glare
Product
Appearance
L65° / L0°
(% of CBCP,
typical.
1
Lower is better)
Gain
L0° G-Series / L0° Lambertian
1
(Typical Edge-Lit Panel)
G-Series
G-Series
with C-HE80
Angle
Efficiency
FWHM
1
(Typical)
in LED luminaire
1
(Typical)
G-GC90
Smooth
15%
125%
150%
90°
89 – 93 %
G-GPHM
2.4 mm Hex Pattern
12%
130%
160%
90°
89 – 93 %
G-GPHX
10 mm Hex Pattern
11%
130%
160%
90°
89 – 93 %
Lambertian Source
(provided for
reference)
40%
100%
100%
120°
100%
L0° shows gain
Lambertian Source
G-GC90
G-GPHX
G-GC90
G-GPHM
L65° shows glare suppression
G-GPHX
Typical result using glare control diffusers
vs. Lambertian source
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Usage Notes:
•
G-Series diffusers must be flat to achieve glare control; they can not be formed in curves around lamps
•
G-Series diffusers must be used with the microstructure facing away from the LED or lamp
•
Helps luminaries meet ANSI/IESNA RP-1-04 and EN12464 glare standards for office/indoor lighting
•
Suppression of glare and efficiencies are typical; they vary greatly depending on luminaire design
•
Bright View applications engineers can assist with product choices and help your design achieve peak
performance
1.
Optical performance including Glare, Gain, Angles and Efficiencies are typical; they vary greatly depending on luminaire design. Results
shown were measured using a test fixture with lambetian light source in a goniophotometer.
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G-Series Glare Control and Gain Diffusers
OPTICS THAT TRANSFORM
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VisualAppearance
Glare Control diffusers exhibit a variety of appearances depending on illumination conditions. They can be used in
conjunction with C-Series diffusers to better hide light sources and further increase gain.
Diffuse Light
Point Sources
Viewing Angle
0°
45°
65°
G-GC90
Smooth Appearance
G-GPHM or G-GPHX
Hexagon/Cone Appearance
Usage:
Enhanced glare suppression
With source hiding
C-HE40, 55, or 80
G-Series
Textured sides must face
away from light source
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Textured side must face
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BeamMixingDiffusers
M-Series for Downlight, Spot, and Flood applications
OPTICS THAT TRANSFORM
M-Series diffusers are used in spot and narrow flood lighting to smooth beam
artifacts caused by parabolic, Fresnel, or TIR lens collimators without
significant broadening. The unique mixing design provides superior far-field
smoothing and color mixing with high on-axis brightness. Compared with
traditional diffusers, M-series diffusers maintain higher central beam
candlepower (CBCP), and produce less undesirable “field light” at higher
angles.
Product
Typical Transmission
(narrow collimated light)
Use for lights with
angles in the range of
M-PR03
90 – 96 %
0° – 20°
M-PR04
90 – 96 %
0° – 20°
M-PR05
90 – 96 %
8° – 20°
M-PR10
89 – 95 %
15° – 30°
M-PR15
88 – 94 %
20° – 50°
Comments
Provides smooth spot on work surface with
minimal widening and minimal brightness
penalty.
Preserve high centerbeam candlepower
Spot From Collimated
Light (no diffuser)
Reduce undesired
light at higher angles
C-Series Microstructured Diffuser
Volumetric Diffuser
M-Series Mixing Diffuser
Collimated Light with
M-Series Mixing Diffuser
Usage Notes:
•
M-Series diffusers may be used in either orientation. Bright View recommends using the microstructures
facing toward the LEDs or lamps
•
Choose the minimum-strength M-Series diffuser that provides the needed smoothing
•
M-Series diffusers do not have focusing power – they are designed for use in conjunction with parabolic,
Fresnel, TIR, or other collimation optics
•
Bright View applications engineers can assist with product choices and help your design achieve peak
performance
Angles and transmissions are typical; they vary greatly depending on luminaire design
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AngleBendingDiffusers
A-Series Angle Bending (Asymmetric Direction Turning) Diffusers
OPTICS THAT TRANSFORM
A-Series diffusers provide an elegant solution for wall-wash,
sign illumination, and specialty applications, providing an angle
bend to direct the light toward a wall or surface, combined with
a simultaneous cross-wall diffusion, to eliminate scalloping and
increase uniformity.
Bends light
toward wall
Spreads light across wall
Wide
Illumination
Narrow Down
Illumination
Narrow Angled
Illumination
Medium Angled
Illumination
Usage Notes:
•
A-Series diffusers are generally used with the microstructures facing toward the LEDs or lamps
•
They have highest performance when used with collimated or narrow (up to 30 degrees) input beams,
such as an LED with TIR lens or parabolic reflector
•
The diffuser may be tilted relative to the input beam to fine tune the angle and light profile
•
Other angles and spreads are available on a custom basis
•
Bright View applications engineers can assist with product choices and help your design achieve peak
performance
Angles data are typical; they vary greatly depending on luminaire design.
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LinearBatwingDiffusers
B-Series Linear Batwing Distributions for Flat-Field Illumination
Bright View patent-pending BrightWing™ diffusers provide an
efficient “batwing” distribution to help luminaires achieve a flatfield beam profile, uniformly illuminating a floor or work surface
without a central hot-spot. They work equally well with LED and
fluorescent sources. Patent application(s) pending.
Luminaires with flat-field distributions can usually provide
highly-uniform illumination at a greater ceiling spacing than their
lambertian counterparts.
Light distributions are determined by the light source, cavity
geometry, and choice of diffuser. For this reason, Bright View
offers several options in the B-series as well as application
engineering to help optimize light designs. Request the Batwing
Applications Notes for more detailed information.
Different light sources will produce different
distributions – an applications engineer can
help with your particular design
Product
Typical Luminaire
1
FWHM Angle
Degree of Nadir
Suppression
LED hiding power
Efficiency in typical
1
LED luminaire
B-LM5E-XXXX-HE20
127°
Strong
Light
92 - 96 %
B-LM5E-XXXX-HE30
124°
Medium
Medium
92 - 96 %
B-LM5E-XXXX-HE40
120°
Light
Med-Strong
91 - 95 %
Example Distributions:
•
Please see Bright View Usage Notes Batwing APN-LBW-US-003 for example uses and light distributions
20 Degree Source
40 Degree Source
80 Degree Source
Usage Notes:
•
B-Lxxx have two different sides. Light should enter the more specularly-reflective (glossy) side – please
see the Bright View Application Note on Batwing Diffusers for details.
•
Bright View B-series diffusers help sculpt light into an efficient linear “batwing” distribution.
•
Light distributions are determined by the light source, cavity geometry, and choice of diffuser, and may
vary significantly depending on the specific luminaire design.
•
Bright View applications engineers can help optimize designs to achieve desired performance.
•
Other angles and degrees of nadir suppression are available on a custom basis.
•
Bright View applications engineers can assist with product choices and help your design achieve peak
performance.
1
Angle and efficiency data are typical; they vary greatly depending on luminaire design.
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PatternedDiffusers
P-Series Aesthetically-Patterned Diffusers
OPTICS THAT TRANSFORM
P-Series diffusers offer outstanding visual and aesthetic appeal with the same high performance as other Bright
View products. Patterns can be applied to most Bright View products including general-purpose diffusers,
ellipticals, and anti-glare diffusers. They are frequently used in architectural, office, hospitality, and decorative
applications. Numerous patterns are in stock and unique custom patterns are available upon request.
StandardPatterns
Triple Wave
P-TW01
Brushed Metal
P-MB01
Elliptical Perf
P-EP01
Stripe
Tri Pyramid
P-PY01
Bubbles
P-BB01
CustomPatterns
B-C6SE Wide
Single-piece formed diffuser (semi-rigid) with
patterned center and gradient-diffusion edges
Single diffuser with
multiple patterned zones
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MaterialData:FilmProducts
Material Choices for Bright View Diffuser Products
OPTICS THAT TRANSFORM
Bright View diffusers are available on a variety of materials, including film, semi-rigid, and rigid
sheets to meet most lighting needs.
Optical performance is nearly identical for the various
materials.
Usage
Nominal
Thickness
Bend Radius†
UV Resistance
color change
UVA (2400KJ/m^2)
Temperature Range
UL-94 Flammability
Rating of substrate material*
PET
(standard)
UV PET
Semi-Rigid
Polycarbonate (PC)
Excellent for
indoor LED
applications
UV resistant for
LED or Fluorescent
Low cost solution for
downlights, PAR, panels,
etc.
.175 mm
.125 mm
.250 / .500 / .750 mm
.007 in
.005 in
.010 / .020 / .030 in
0.5 in
0.5 in
1.5 / 1.5 in / 2.25 in
Δa* = -2.1
Δa* = -0.4
Δa* = -4.0
Δb* = 8
Δb* = 1.7
Δb* = 21
-34°C – 80°C
-34°C – 80°C
-34°C – 80°C
VTM-2
N/A
V-2
Optional wet-out resistant surfaces are available upon request for Light Guide Plate and other applications
† Bend Radius values are at room temperature operation. Bend radius should increase as temperature increases, contact Bright
View application engineer for further information.
* UL Rating is for substrate material as provided by substrate vendor. Yellow cards for these substrates are available. Bright View
diffusers have not been tested or rated by UL. Bright View applies a thin (approx. 50 micron) coating to these substrate materials.
Please call a Bright View applications engineer to discuss your material needs.
ApplicationsEngineering
Bright View is an agile company with a commitment to rapid prototyping and fast turnaround on standard or custom
parts. Application engineers are available to help select the right diffuser solution including optical performance,
material choice, environmental requirements, and aesthetics. Please contact sales@brightviewtech.com.
Typical values. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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MaterialData:RigidProducts
Material Choices for Bright View Diffuser Products
OPTICS THAT TRANSFORM
Bright View diffusers are available on a variety of materials, including film, semi-rigid, and rigid
sheets to meet most lighting needs. Bright View rigid sheet products are constructed by laminating
a thin film to a rigid sheet.
Acrylic (PMMA)
General Purpose
(RAXX)
Polycarbonate
General Purpose
(CGXX)
Polycarbonate
Sign Grade
(CSXX)
Highest Efficiency
UV Resistant
Impact Resistant
Impact Resistant
UV Resistant
1.5 / 2 / 3 mm
1.5 / 2 / 3 mm
3 / 6 mm
.060 / .080 / .120 in
.060 / .080 / .120 in
.120 / 0.240 in
Δa* = -1.6
Δb* = 6.8
Δa* = -2.0
Δb* = 16.0
Δa* = -1.0
Δb* = 6.0
-34°C - 60°C
-34°C - 80°C
-34°C - 80°C
HB
HB
HB
Rating of substrate material*
(IEC 60695-2-12) GWFI
N/A
800 °C (1.5 mm)
850 °C (≥ 2.0 mm)
850 °C
Outdoor Weatherability
F1
F1
F1
Usage
Nominal
Thickness
UV Resistance
typical color change
UVA (2400KJ/m^2)
Temperature Range
UL-94 Flammability
Rating of substrate material*
Glow-Wire Flammability
* UL Rating is for substrate material as provided by substrate vendor. Yellow cards for these substrates are available. Bright View
diffusers have not been tested or rated by UL. Please call a Bright View applications engineer to discuss your material needs.
ApplicationsEngineering
Bright View is an agile company with a commitment to rapid prototyping and fast turnaround on standard or custom
parts. Application engineers are available to help select the right diffuser solution including optical performance,
material choice, environmental requirements, and aesthetics. Please contact sales@brightviewtech.com.
Typical values. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
sales@brightviewtech.com
+1-919-228-4370
www.brightviewtechnologies.com
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