Accuflect IR Infrared Reflectors
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Description
Accuflect® IR Infrared Reflectors are at the forefront of innovation in the realm of infrared technology. These reflectors are engineered to provide exceptional diffuse and low-loss reflection of near infrared (NIR) and mid-infrared (mid-IR) radiation. Unlike traditional metallic specular reflectors, which often fall short in performance, Accuflect® IR offers a superior alternative, especially beneficial in infrared heating applications. The unique ceramic material of Accuflect® IR ensures a uniformly illuminated area, making it a reliable choice for various industrial needs.
The versatility of Accuflect® IR is one of its standout features. It can be utilized as flat panels to serve as a planar source or can be custom-shaped to concentrate illumination in specific areas. This adaptability is complemented by its refractory nature, allowing it to withstand high temperatures up to 1200°C, surpassing the capabilities of traditional metal reflectors. This high-temperature tolerance means that there is no need for active cooling of the reflector surfaces, enhancing efficiency and reducing maintenance needs.
Another significant advantage of Accuflect® IR is its optimal reflectance in the .76 micron to 2 micron NIR wavelengths, which is characteristic of high energy and high watt density emitters operating above 1000°C. This makes it ideal for high-temperature applications where efficiency is paramount. Additionally, being an electrical insulator adds to its appeal, offering safety and reliability in various environments. The fine particle size and microstructure of Accuflect® IR ensure effective reflection even in thin sections, making it a compact yet powerful solution for infrared reflection needs.
Available in sheets as thin as 3 mm and in shaped components up to 75 mm square by 450 mm long, Accuflect® IR provides flexibility in design and application. Its ability to maintain excellent low-loss, diffuse reflectance, as demonstrated in various reflectance curves, makes it a leading choice for industries seeking efficiency and performance in infrared applications.
Accuflect IR Infrared Reflectors
Specifications |
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| Material: | Ceramic |
| Type Of Ceramic: | Not Applicable |
| Component Type: | Reflectors |
Features
- Highly Diffuse Reflectance: Accuflect® IR offers superior diffuse reflectance, ensuring a uniformly illuminated area, which is ideal for infrared heating applications.
- Versatile Application: Can be applied as flat panels for a planar source or shaped to focus illumination, providing flexibility in design and application.
- High Temperature Tolerance: Capable of long-term use at temperatures up to 1200°C, surpassing the limitations of traditional metal reflectors.
- No Active Cooling Required: The refractoriness of Accuflect® IR eliminates the need for active cooling of reflector surfaces, enhancing efficiency.
- Enhanced Heating Efficiency: Radiosity from the warm reflector surfaces improves heating efficiency and acts as a recuperator for high-temperature emitters.
- Optimal Reflectance Range: Exhibits optimal reflectance in the .76 micron to 2 micron NIR wavelengths, suitable for high energy and watt density emitters operating above 1000°C.
- Electrical Insulation: Accuflect® IR serves as an electrical insulator, adding safety and functionality to its applications.
- Fine Microstructure: Features a fine particle size and microstructure that ensures effective infrared photon reflection and refraction, even in sections as thin as 3 mm.
- Available Sizes: Offered in sheets as thin as 3 mm and can be shaped into components as large as 75 mm square by 450 mm long, catering to various project needs.
Applications
- Infrared Heating Systems: Enhances efficiency and uniformity in industrial heating applications.
- High-Temperature Emitters: Supports emitters operating above 1000°C with reliable reflectance.
- Thermal Processing Equipment: Provides diffuse infrared reflection for precise thermal control.
- Planar and Concentrated Illumination: Used in applications requiring uniform or focused IR light distribution.
- Advanced Furnace Designs: Ideal for refractory-lined furnaces needing efficient NIR reflection.
- Scientific Infrared Instrumentation: Suitable for NIR and mid-IR optical systems requiring diffuse reflectors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Accuflect IR is a highly diffuse and low loss reflector of near infrared and mid infrared radiation.
The features of Accuflect IR include diffuse reflectance that creates a uniformly illuminated area, refractory material capable of long term use at 1200°C, optimal reflectance in the .76 micron to 2 micron NIR wavelengths, and radiosity from the warm reflector surfaces that improves heating efficiency.
Accuflect IR can be applied as flat panels to act as a planar source or it can be shaped to provide a more concentrated area of illumination. It is also an electrical insulator.
Accuflect IR has a fine particle size and its microstructure results in a short mean free path length for the infrared photons refracting and reflecting within the material so sections as thin as 3 mm are fully effective reflectors.
The excellent low loss, diffuse reflectance of Accuflect IR is shown in the diffuse reflectance and specular reflectance curves. Total reflectance can be obtained by summing the diffuse and specular components at any wavelength of interest.