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.


TYPES OF OPTICAL PRISMS
We supply a wide range of prism geometries, including:
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Right Angle Prisms
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Penta Prisms
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Dove Prisms
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Wedge Prisms
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Roof Prisms
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Equilateral Prisms
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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:
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Anti-Reflective (AR) Coatings
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High Reflective (HR) Coatings
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Partial Reflective Coatings
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Beam Splitter Coatings
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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:
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Surface Quality (e.g. 60/40 scratch-dig or better)
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Flatness
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Angular Tolerance
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Parallelism
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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:
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Laser Systems
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Imaging & Vision Systems
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Scientific Instruments
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Defence & Aerospace
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Subsea & Marine Systems
WHY GLOBAL OPTICS
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Custom optical components made exactly to drawing
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No minimum order quantity
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Low volume and prototype specialists
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Wide range of optical materials
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UK-based inspection before dispatch
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Fast and flexible supply
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.