Anti-Reflective Acrylic Sheets & Filters (AR, MH)
Optical coatings engineered for higher transmission and reduced reflection.
CLAREX anti-reflective (AR) coated filters are high-performance anti-reflective acrylic sheets designed to reduce glare and increase light transmission in precision optical applications. Each sheet is hard-coated before AR coating, providing enhanced scratch and chemical resistance while maintaining excellent optical clarity.
Added optional oleophobic anti-smudge coatings simplify cleaning, while AR coatings can be combined with non-glare textured surfaces for additional glare reduction. Standard AR designs are optimized for the visible spectrum, with custom coating designs available for NIR and UV applications.
Benefits of Anti-Reflective Acrylic Sheets
Higher Transmission & Reduced Reflection
Optical-grade acrylic with over 98% light transmission and AR coatings that minimize glare and improve visibility.
Consistent Optical Quality
100% visually inspected to ensure clean, consistent, high-performance optical surfaces.
Durable Hard-Coated Surfaces
Scratch-resistant, hard-coated base layers add surface protection for demanding environments.
Easy to Clean
Optional oleophobic, anti-smudge coatings help reduce fingerprints and simplify maintenance.
Flexible Coating Options
Available with AR coatings available on one or both sides, with or without anti-smudge coating. Also available with custom-tuned anti-reflective coating.
Customizable to Your Application
Thickness, formulations, coatings, and colors can be tailored to your needs.
Common Applications for Anti-Reflective Acrylic Sheets
Formulated for precision optical applications where glare reduction, high transmission, and surface durability are required.
Flat-Panel & Sunlight-Readable Displays
Clear protective sheets that reduce glare, improve visibility, and help protect display surfaces.
HMI & Touchscreen Covers
Durable optical covers for control panels, kiosks, operator interfaces, and interactive displays.
Barcode Scanner Exit Windows
Protective optical windows that support maximum signal transmission while shielding scanner optics from dust and wear.
Camera Enclosure Windows
Clear protective windows that help maintain image quality while reducing reflections.
Machine Vision & Sensor Windows
Precision optical covers that protect sensors while supporting consistent light transmission.
Instrument & Gauge Windows
Clear covers for meters, gauges, and equipment displays where readability and optical clarity are important.
Sample materials may be available to help you evaluate material performance.
THICKNESS OPTIONS
- 0.2mm
- 0.25mm
- 0.3mm
- 0.35mm
- 0.4mm
- 0.5mm
- 0.6mm
- 0.7mm
- 0.8mm
- 1.0mm
- 1.2mm
- 1.5mm
- 2.0mm
- 2.5mm
- 3.0mm
- 3.5mm
- 4.0mm
- Custom
Size Options
- Coated area size: 290mm x 360mm
- Custom sizes: Maximum dimensions depend on application. Contact us to discuss available options.
Finished Parts
In addition to full sheets, CLAREX anti-reflective acrylic is available as fabricated finished parts built to customer drawings and requirements.
PRODUCT SPECS
Anti-Reflective Acrylic Transmission & Reflection Curves
These curves demonstrate the performance benefits of anti-reflective acrylic sheets in one-sided and two-sided configurations, improving optical clarity and reducing glare.
Customization
Custom anti-reflective sheets & parts to meet the needs of your applications.
Build your own sheets. Do you have a unique design requirement that cannot be met with off-the-shelf acrylic sheets? CLAREX acrylic can be fully customized and produced from low-volume runs to mass production. Select thickness, formulation, additives, pigments, textures, surface coatings, and optical coatings to create thin acrylic sheets tailored to your application.
Typical lead time is 4–12 weeks (depending on material configuration). Finished parts and assemblies can also be fabricated to specification.
PRODUCT Properties
Physical Properties of CLAREX Anti-Reflective Filters
The physical, mechanical, thermal, and chemical properties of anti reflective acrylic sheets support long-term performance in optical, display, and imaging applications. The hard-coated base layer provides high scratch resistance, chemical durability, and consistent optical performance for sensitive imaging systems.
| PROPERTY | METHOD | UNIT | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Specific Gravity | ASTM D-792 | 1.19 | |
| Elongation | ASTM D-638 | % | 5 |
| Flexural Rupture Strength | ASTM D-790 | kg/cm2 | 800 |
| Heat Distortion Temperature | ASTM D-648 | °C | 110 |
| Maximum Recommended Continuous Temperature | °C | 80 | |
| *Available with higher temperature ratings upon request, 90-95°C | |||
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | ASTM D-696 | cm/cm/ºC | 7 x 10-5 |
| Heat Resistance | 80ºC x 100hr | No Change | |
| Cold Resistance | -40ºC x 100hr | No Change | |
| Humidity Resistance | 60ºC x 90% x 100hr | No Change | |
| Thermal Cycle | -40ºC <> 80ºC (10 cycles) | No Change | |
| Sunshine Weather Meter | 100hr | No Change | |
| Pencil Hardness | >6H | ||
| Contact Angle | 114º | ||
| CHEMICAL RESISTANCE | |||
| Isopropyl Alcohol (50%) | No Change | ||
| Soap Aqua Solution | No Change | ||
| Water | No Change | ||
| Sulfuric Acid | Dissolved | ||
| Sodium Carbonate | Dissolved | ||
Not Sure Which Anti-Reflective Acrylic Filter Configuration is Right for Your Application?
Whether you need standard sheets, custom sizes, optical coatings, or fabricated finished parts, our team can help configure anti reflective coated acrylic filters to meet your exact requirements.