Optical Molding

Optical molders, like A.L.P. LexaLite^®, know the importance of properly molded optics

• A small sink in an LED lens or optic creates striations on the ground or wall, where uniformity matters.
• Optical molders understand the relationship between prism radius and light leaks.
• A TIR lens must have a surface quality that allows for Total Internal Reflection.

Optical molders understand lighting

• Imitations are nothing more than aesthetic “ribbed bowls”
• An imitator may look alike but “ real” optics put 35% more light on the floor
• Copycats have improper prism angle and more generous peaks and roots
• Our in-house optical engineering team can provide consultation on these vital details
• A few degrees on a reflector surface mean the difference between  meeting a “medium” distribution or failing the specification

Optical molders give you the ability to verify lighting performance

• EnergyStar buys random samples of fixtures to test performance, so every part must operate consistently
• Your reputation is all you have, and if you are not using a molder with the ability to conduct measuring, you are both guessing.
• Running photometry, UV and heat tests ensures that you make the right decisions and provide the best value

A.L.P. LexaLite maintains your mold to ensure repeatable performance

• Your product specifications don’t change, so your product performance shouldn’t either
• A.L.P. LexaLite properly builds and maintains molds to prevent the need for replacement tooling

An optical molder can offer constructive alternatives

• It’s your job to be experts at making lighting fixtures and the molder’s job to help you:
  • Specify materials
  • Sesign the plastic part
  • Specify the mold construction, understanding the impact each decision has on the product performance.
• Expert technical guidance will save you more than haggling for a lower piece price

Optical molders have lighting materials knowledge

• There are tens of thousands of plastic materials and new ones are created every day
• Refractive index actually makes a difference; transmittance isn’t the same as efficiency and spectral transmittance means something different for every light source
• Over specifying can have nearly the same impact on your profitability as under specifying