Optical Windows
Optical windows are flat, plane-parallel plates made from sapphire, UV-fused silica, quartz, IR crystals, and various optical glasses designed to protect electronic instruments and sensors from environmental conditions. These windows are essential for maintaining the integrity of sensitive systems without affecting their magnification or performance.
Optical Windows Selection
Guild Optics manufactures high-quality, precision sapphire optical windows, offering sizes ranging from 1mm to 17 inches in diameter or diagonal measurements. Our skilled team of technicians is adept at fabricating optical windows tailored to the specific requirements of your project, including transmitted wavefront, parallelism, and surface quality. Each window undergoes rigorous quality control to guarantee 100% customer satisfaction with every part delivered.
We manufacture custom optical windows made to your specifications, sizes, and specific designs.
Sapphire Windows
Custom Shaped Sapphire Windows
Rectangular Sapphire Windows
Sapphire Step Windows
Tapered Optical Windows
Wedged Sapphire Windows
Large Diameter Sapphire Windows
Fused Silica Windows
N-BK 7 Windows
Benefits of Optical Windows
Optical windows are essential in safeguarding sensitive optical systems, providing high light transmission with minimal distortion, and exceptional durability, especially when made from materials like sapphire. They ensure reliable performance in diverse applications.
Enhanced Protection
Optical windows protect delicate internal optical components from dust, moisture, and other environmental hazards, effectively preventing contamination that can degrade performance.
Optimal Clarity and Light Transmission
These windows are designed to offer superior light transmission capabilities across a broad spectrum, from ultraviolet to infrared, ensuring clear and accurate imaging without altering the light path.
Material Versatility
Available in various materials such as sapphire, fused silica, and quartz, each offering unique properties like high thermal resistance and minimal thermal expansion, critical for maintaining integrity under variable temperatures.
Long-lasting Durability
Optical windows, particularly when made from sapphire, provide unmatched scratch resistance and mechanical strength, standing up to harsh environments and ensuring longevity and sustained performance without the need for frequent replacements.
Optical Window Examples
