CLAREX® Light Guide Panels

Optimizes the uniformity and brightness of backlights


CLAREX® developed for side lamp LCD units

CLAREX® LIGHT GUIDE PANEL - optimizes the uniformity and brightness of backlights according to the customer’s requirements.

CLAREX® LIGHT GUIDE PANEL - can be designed for any type of lamp; e.g. CCFL, LED, Micro Lamp, etc. Clarex® Light Guide Panels are custom designed for each individual application and are subject to a development charge.

APPLICATIONS - Light guide type backlight filter for LCDs.

THICKNESS & SIZES: Per customer specification

Machining and printing available to customer specification. Contact Astra Products for details

Available in clear and many colors - see standard colors.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
PROPERTY METHOD UNIT VALUE
Reflective Index ASTM D-542   1.49
Heat Distortion Temperature ASTM D-648 °C 110
Maximum Recommended Continuous Temperature   °C 80
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion ASTM D-696 cm/cm/°C 7 x 10-5
Pencil Hardness     2H
Heat Resistance 80°C x 100hr   No Change
Cold Resistance -40°C x 100hr   No Change
Humidity Resistance 60°C x 90% x 100hr   No Change
Thermal Cycle -40°C<->80°C (10 cycles)   No Change
CHEMICAL RESISTANCE
REAGENT CHANGE OF APPEARANCE
Ethyl Alcohol (50%) No Change
Isopropyl Alcohol No Change
Soap Aqua Solution No Change
Benzene Swollen

The factory can now offer these materials upon request with higher temperature ratings, 90-95°C. Please contact us for more info.