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Fresnel Lenses

Fresnel lenses for use in television, film and theatre lighting


Fresnel lenses used in HMI lamps, with their very small point sources and high light output, have very special design requirements, whether used in spotlights (concentrated light) or floodlights (light spread out to 60°). For this purpose our lighting specialists have developed Fresnel lenses with short focal lengths, which achieve highly efficient uniform lighting, with more effective luminous flux. By changing the lamp to lens distance it is possible to use the luminaire for both spot and flood situations. The characteristics of the light remain the same - it is soft, uniform and diffused around the edges.



It is necessary for a Fresnel lens to have a convex shape, in order to bring the lamp as close as possible to the lens. SUPRAX®, our borosilicate glass is very well-suited to high temperature demands and temperature changes. In the event of extremely high thermal stress, special toughened Fresnel lenses are available.

Diameters available range from 50mm up to 625 mm (see table below).

Product Range Overview
Diameter/mm 50 80 112 120 130 150 152 175 200 250 300 350 450 500 625
Standard
toughened/
untoughened
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
Focal length 50 50 110 110 110 100 120 140 150 210 290
Aperture angle
40 °
Short focal length
toughened/
untoughened
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
Focal length 40 55 80 70 80 85 100 120 150 180 235 270
Focal length
60 °


Raw glass for plano-convex lenses

We produce SUPRAX® 8488 raw glass for plano-convex lenses in standard dimensions. We can process the unfinished lenses according to the customer's specifications.

Tell us the dimensions and the details required. We will consult with you at all stages of planning and implementation, whilst carefully considering all technical and economic aspects.

Please contact us for more information!

Contact: Nicola Leatham
Phone: 01785 223166
Fax: 01785 223522
Email: info.uk@schott.com

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