Linear Polarizer
Polarizers are intricate composites of polyvinyl alcohol and cellulose films. Wave has developed an innovative, proprietary method of aligning the polyvinyl alcohol molecules to produce a uniform, efficient polarizer with excellent color reproductivity. The cellulose film protects the polarizing layer and facilitates handling or shaping of the polarizer.
Polarizers are offered as panels or rolls and shipped with a disposable release sheet on each face to protect the surfaces during transit. The release sheets should be removed from both surfaces prior to use.
This Polyvinyl Alcohol-Iodine filter provides clear, distortion-free viewing (neutral color) and boasts an exceptionally high polarization efficiency of 99.9%. It demonstrates minimal loss, with a transmission rate of 38% for unpolarized incident light.
Available in a standard width of 17 inches (43 cm), the film can be purchased in lengths that are multiples of 1 foot (30.5 cm), with the full roll extending up to 800 feet (244 meters). The direction of light transmission aligns with the width of the filter, which has a thickness of 0.006 inches (0.15 mm).
List of Various Standard Linear Polarizer Film Offerings:
(17in is width limit)
- WP38-01P 17″ X 39.5″ X .010″ panel
- WP38-03P 17″ X 39″ X .030″ panel
- WP38-01 17″ X 400′ / 800″ .010″ roll
- WP38-03 17″ X 400′ / 800″ .030″ roll
- WP38-006 (semi laminated – no release sheet)
- WP38-006 17″ X 400’/800″ X .006″ roll
- WP38-006 17″ X 200’/400′ X .007″ roll
WP38 – 006 PSA is offered with an adhesive backing .001 mil thick and release sheet on the adhesive side. Applications include displays, touch panels, windows and others requiring an optically clear bond.
Transmittance single: 38% +/- 1% @ 550 nm
Transmittance crossed: < 0.005 @ 430 – 670 nm
Polarizing efficiency: > 99.9 %
Haze: 1%
See our Linear Polarizer in action with Glare Guard’s Polarized Car Visor Extender
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