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Custom Optical Prisms 

Global Optics UK supplies precision optical prisms manufactured exactly to customer drawings and specifications. We support everything from one-off prototypes through to production volumes, with no minimum order quantity.
 

A wide range of prism types can be supplied in optical materials including BK7, fused silica, sapphire, calcium fluoride (CaF₂), zinc selenide (ZnSe), zinc sulphide (ZnS), silicon and germanium.
 

All components are inspected in the UK prior to dispatch to ensure compliance with your specification.

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Rectroreflector Prism

TYPES OF OPTICAL PRISMS

We supply a wide range of prism geometries, including:

  • Right Angle Prisms

  • Penta Prisms

  • Dove Prisms

  • Wedge Prisms

  • Roof Prisms

  • Equilateral Prisms

  • Custom Prism Designs

Each prism is manufactured to precise angular tolerances and optical specifications depending on your application.

MATERIALS AVAILABLE

Optical prisms can be manufactured in a wide range of materials depending on wavelength and environmental requirements:

COATINGS & FINISHES

We can supply prisms with a range of optical coatings, including:

  • Anti-Reflective (AR) Coatings

  • High Reflective (HR) Coatings

  • Partial Reflective Coatings

  • Beam Splitter Coatings

  • Protective Coatings (including DLC where applicable)

Coatings are specified based on wavelength, angle of incidence and application.

TOLERANCES & SPECIFICATIONS

All prisms are manufactured to customer-defined specifications, including:

  • Surface Quality (e.g. 60/40 scratch-dig or better)

  • Flatness

  • Angular Tolerance

  • Parallelism

  • Surface Roughness

We supply components strictly to drawing and do not modify specifications unless instructed.

APPLICATIONS

Optical prisms are used in a wide range of applications, including:

  • Laser Systems

  • Imaging & Vision Systems

  • Scientific Instruments

  • Defence & Aerospace

  • Subsea & Marine Systems

WHY GLOBAL OPTICS

  • Custom optical components made exactly to drawing

  • No minimum order quantity

  • Low volume and prototype specialists

  • Wide range of optical materials

  • UK-based inspection before dispatch

  • Fast and flexible supply

Need a custom optical prism?

Send your drawing or specification and we will provide a quotation including lead time and pricing.

FAQ

Do you supply custom optical prisms?
Yes, all prisms are manufactured to customer drawings and specifications.

Is there a minimum order quantity?
No — we can supply from one-off prototypes through to production volumes.

What materials are available?
We supply prisms in materials including BK7, fused silica, sapphire, CaF₂, ZnSe, ZnS, silicon and germanium.

Do you provide coatings?
Yes, a range of optical coatings can be applied depending on your requirements.

Company Registered in England Registered Office: 

Global Optics (UK) Ltd, Unit 6 Branksome Business Park, Bourne Valley Road, Poole, Dorset, BH12 1DW. Tel: 01202 767476
Company No. 3509979
© Global Optics UK Ltd - Precision Optics Supplier - UV, Visible And Infrared Optical Materials And Components For Scientific Optical Applications 

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