General Tools

General Tools are used to measure or test the accuracy of components in optical systems for a wide range of applications. General Tools consist of instruments such as screwdrivers, spanner wrenches, angle blocks, or thread gauges designed to inspect the functionality of optical systems. A wide range of General Tools are available for a number of measurement needs.

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Empty Vinyl Cases for Lens and Filter Kits

Durable, Lab-Ready Construction
Multiple Size and Capacity Options Available
Precision-Cut Foam for Secure Fit
Optimized for Thin Optics Storage

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Acktar Diffusive Mirror Foils

Highly Lambertian Reflectance
90% Average Total Hemispherical Reflectance Between 0.4 to 17µm
Standard, Low Outgassing, and No Adhesive Options Available

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Acktar Fractal Black on Copper Foils

Copper Foil Increases Thermal and Electrical Conductivity
Consistent Performance in High Temperature Environments
Standard, Low Outgassing, and No Adhesive Options Available

Acktar Die-Cut Light Blocking Black Labels

1” Diameter Labels Available in MaxiBlack™, Metal Velvet™, or Spectral Black™ Coatings
Standard or Low Outgassing Adhesive Options
5 Labels Per Sheet
Full Sheet and Rolls Available

Veluminum™ Panels

Engineered Anodized Aluminum Surfaces to Reduce Reflectivity
High Absorbance of Visible Light
25.4mm Dia. for Integration into Benchtop Systems

Acktar Light Absorbent Foil and Film

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Diffusive, Lambertian, or Specular Reflectance
Extremely Wide Band Performance from the UV to IR
Standard, Low Outgassing, and No Adhesive Options
Die Cut Labels and Larger Rolls Available

Optopolymer® Diffuse Reflecting Film

Optical PTFE Material with Lambertian Reflection
High Reflectance from 250 - 2500nm
High UV Stability and Chemical Resistance

Clearance

UV Protective Eyewear

High Visible Light Transmission
Provide Protection from 254 to 365nm
Goggles or Spectacles Designs
Block UVC Wavelengths Used for UV Sanitation and Disinfection

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Acktar Light Absorbent Panels

Mountable Acktar Spectral Black™, Metal Velvet™, and Hexa-Black™ Technologies
High Performance from UV to MWIR and UV to LWIR
Low Hemispherical Reflectance

Acktar Light Absorbent Foil and Film Rolls

25m Large Roll Formats for Volume Applications
MaxiBlack™, Metal Velvet™, or Spectral Black™ Coatings
Standard, Low Outgassing, or No Adhesive Options
Die Cut Lables and Smaller Sheet Sizes Available

10 Micro Screwdrivers

10 Piece Set of Micro Screwdrivers
Six Fixed Blades and Four Phillips Heads

Allen Wrenches

English and Metric

Ball-Point Hex Driver Sets

English and Metric Driver Sets
Up to 25° Angled Entry into Fasteners
Ideal for use with the TECHSPEC® Cage System

Edmund Optics® Lab Storage Kit

Maintain an Organized Optics Lab with Wall Mountable Storage
24 Component Storage Drawers, 12 Optics Storage Trays, Drawer Labels, and a Marker
Convenient Storage for Lab Supplies
Durable Boxes with Labels for Organization

ESD Static Control Products

Cleanroom Compatible Elastic Adjustable Wrist Straps
Statfree® Premium Type T2 Worksurface Mats

Light Absorbing Black-Out Material

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For Light Trapping, Baffling, Beam Stopping

Mitutoyo Measuring Gauges

Precision Mitutoyo Micrometers
High Measurement Resolution
Measure 0 to 6" (0 to 150mm) in 0.0005" (0.01mm) Increments

Optical Bench Hardware

Variety of Standard ¼-20 Hardware
Delrin Washers, Phillip Screws, Set Screws, Thumb Screws, SHCS, and More
#55-192 1/8" Hex Size Allen Wrench used with ¼-20 Socket Head Set Screws

Optics Cleaning Brushes

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Perfect for Cleaning Optics Safely
Quick Solution for Removing Dust and Lint
Ideal for Use when Solvents will Cause Damage

Set of 6 Diamond-Coated Glass Drills

Uniform 3/32" Dia. Shaft

Shock Absorbing Sorbothane® Sheets

Absorbs Up To 95.5% of Impact Energy
Easily Cut to Desired Size
Pressure Sensitive Adhesive (PSA) Version Available

Socket Head Cap Screw Kits

English and Metric Kits Available
Comes with Storage Case
Comes with Most Popular Sizes and Lengths

Socket Head Cap Screws

Ideal for Use with Our English Sized Positioning Equipment
A Broad Selection of Sizes Available
50 Pieces per Package
Socket Head Cap Screw Kits Available
Allen Wrenches Also Available

Spanner Wrench

Adjustable Spanner Wrench
4.5" Maximum Diameter
Straight Blades and Round Point Tips

Surface Roughness Standard

Conforms to S.A.E. and Military Specifications
Manufactured to ANSI-B-46.1-1985
A Composite Set of 30 Standards

Thread Adapters

TECHSPEC^® components are designed, specified, or manufactured by Edmund Optics. Learn More

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Stainless Steel Thread-to-Thread Adapters
Interchangeable with Post Adapter Studs
Can use on Top or Bottom of Posts

Toolkits

6 Piece Tweezers or Pliers Toolkits
7 Piece Screwdriver Toolkit

Solar Eclipse Glasses and Viewers

Suitable for Direct Solar Viewing
Safely Observe Solar Events
ISO- and CE-Certified Protection
Multipacks Ideal for Educational Use

Acktar White, Aluminum Substrate, Adhesive

Acktar White™ Foils and Films

Low Solar Absorptance, High Emissivity, and Excellent Passive Thermal Management
Inorganic Matte Coating on Aluminum Foil Substrate
No Adhesive or Low Outgassing Adhesive Options