The sapphire crystal (Al2O3) is a great substrate for a variety of tough applications. Sapphire is a scratch-resistant and exceptionally robust substrate that produces a tough optical lens that can withstand extreme conditions. The long-term value of your project or product will be enhanced with sapphire lens. It is highly resistant to scratches and abrasion and has a very high melting temperature
As sapphire lenses are very durable, scratch-resistant and made from hard material, more and more clients choose sapphire lenses to replace the traditional glass lenses. Replacing them with sapphire is a good idea so their optical systems are able to withstand very harsh environments. It transmits light well from 150nm to roughly 5m, making it perfect for UV, visible, and infrared applications. The mechanical strength and hardness of sapphire lenses are exceptional. Sapphire is an excellent choice for lens applications because of its excellent thermal and chemical resistance as well as its scratch resistance.
Most of the reputed manufacturers supply a range of sapphire lens solutions and offer Plano convex, biconvex and concave sapphire lens solutions. These lenses can also be antireflective coated to improve efficiency in UV and IR applications. Some of thetypical applications of sapphire lenses include IR laser optics, imaging optics, chemical & erosion resistant front surface optics, focusing optics etc. Optical component manufacturers usually offer a wide range of products such as sapphire piston, sapphire lens and more. These lens components are made to the exact specifications needed for your applications.
