A full line of sapphire and ruby balls for use as ball check valves, stylus tips, fiberoptic and endoscope lens systems that can now be supplied with a calibration certificate validating diameter and sphericity is being introduced by Meller Optics, Inc. of Providence, RI. Features include: Mohs 9 hardness which (second only to diamond) Impervious…

Meller Optics, Inc. recently introduced its calcium fluoride (CaF2) optics that operate from the UV to IR for use in spectroscopy, laser, and front surface protection applications. Meller CaF2 Optics are manufactured to OEM specification as plano-convex, plano-concave, and meniscus lenses; as plane, wedged, and meniscus lenses; as plane, wedged, and tapered windows; and as…

Meller Optics, Inc. released a line of sapphire UV cell windows for Beckman® centrifuges that simplify field replacement and are impervious to acids, alkalis, plasma, and body fluids. Meller Sapphire Centrifuge Windows are suited for use where chemical-, scratch-, and high-pressure resistance are required. Ideally suited for Beckman® centrifuges and similar instruments, they feature a scribed…

Meller Optics, Inc. recently introduced a line of high-purity calcined alumina polishing powders that can be mixed into slurries and applied to a spot block as parts are being oscillated. Key Features Ready to mix with de-ionized water Offered in two grades and seven particle sizes from 0.05 to 3.0 microns Suited for application directly…

Meller Optics, Inc. recently introduced custom-fabricated sapphire windows that are ideal for gimbaled systems which might be exposed to fast-moving dirt, sand, salt water, and other particulates. Key Features Moh 9 hardness, second only to diamond in hardness and can withstand pressures to 10,000 psi, depending upon thickness Available in sizes from 0.25” to 10.00” diameter,…

Meller Optics, Inc. now offers custom sapphire lenses that are impervious to blood, harsh chemicals, and chlorine and fluorine gas for use in a wide range of medical sensors and instruments.  Meller Sapphire Medical Lenses feature Moh 9 hardness which is second only to diamond for withstanding the rigors of frequent use and sterilization procedures.…

Meller Optics, Inc. announces a new x-ray goniometry service that provides a complete lattice orientation of single crystals and is suitable for a wide variety of materials, regardless of size and weight. Key Features Measures the complete lattice orientation of single crystals with precision up to (1/100)° and provides a misalignment report of tilt and azimuth…

A new line of sapphire UV cell windows from Meller Optics, Inc. are scribed with an arrow to simplify alignment. Designed for Beckman and other centrifuges, the Meller Sapphire Centrifuge Windows feature a scribed arrow on their edges to project the optic access and simplify alignment. They measure 19.03 mm dia. ±0.03 mm by 5 mm thick ±0.10…