Name

Session 5: Advances in Optics Technology: Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR): a challenging material for optical components

Date & Time

Thursday, February 13, 2020, 1:15 PM - 1:45 PM

Speakers

Christian Todaro - Khatod

Description

1. LSR: a quick overview.
2. Applications and case studies:
   1. Street lighting
      • Realization of Street Lighting applications without the need of glass protection: Advantages 
      • Nactus 2X6 LSR: IP and IK properties of the LSR
   2. UV Lighting
      • KESQ2145XXSR lenses: Transmission properties of LSR 
   3. Poultry farm lighting
      • SIO3 lenses: Resistance to chemical agents 
   4. Stage and Architectural lighting
      • Advantages of LSR in production of large secondary optics
      • Case Study: The new window lens
   5. Outdoor lighting
      • SIO3 and SIO3JR: Non-yellowing properties of LSR
   6. Lighting in extreme environments
      • Thermal resistance of LSR 
   7. Aerospace lighting
      • Stress resistance in harsh conditions of LSR
3. The production process
4. Khatod : history of our company since 1985