Fluoroplastics

Due to the processing using the press-sinter process, Optopolymer® by Berghof gets its robust material structure, comparable with the one of HD Polyethylene. This structure provides a good mechanical workability. Therefore, we can manufacture dimensionally stable reflectors and engineered parts in various geometries with this material – for example self-supporting integrated spheres or laser cavities. During processing, the special, lambertian surface structure remains; it makes our Optopolymer® PTFE a material with the highest known diffuse reflection of up to >99 percent in the UV-VIS-NIR range. Berghof Fluoroplastics offers a variety of options in mechanical processing. Starting with quick prototypes up to the implementation of large-scale production – we are always the right partner!

The unique diffuse reflection properties and the mechanical stability of our Optopolymer® PTFE makes it the ideal material for reliable optical measurements. Berghof produces for example complex spherical geometries that are the centerpiece of optical measurement instruments such as spectral photometers. However, it is also used for self-supporting integrated spheres. Typically, we manufacture Optical PTFE integrated spheres and accessories based on drawings. For larger geometries, isostatic molding with precise contours allows a ressource-friendly use of this high-quality material.

High-performance laser cavities made from Optopolymer® PTFE have an almost ideal lambertian, diffusely reflecting surface, and are so pure in their material composition that they do not give the energy-intensive laser radiation any opportunity to couple in. As a volume reflector with unique surface properties, Optopolymer® ensures optimum power yield from laser systems. That is why our laser cavities made from Optopolymer® are the first choice of many laser developers.