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Colored Light Filters

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Selector Packs

Change the color of a room; filters allow only the same color lightwave to pass through. Also known as lighting gels. Cut to size using scissors or a utility knife.

Selector Packs—Selector packs include swatches of over 200 filter colors.

Red—Red filters allow less than 10% transmission between 420 and 600 nanometers.

Blue—Blue filters allow less than 10% transmission between 530 and 670 nanometers.

Green—Green filters allow less than 10% transmission between 380 and 480 nanometers and between 540 and 670 nanometers.

Select Your Own—To order other filter colors, please specify a color number from the selector pack.

	Lg.	Wd.	Thk.	Max. Temp., ° F	Material		Each
Filters



	Red	24"	20"	0.0015"	255	Polyester Plastic	7769T1	000000


	Blue	24"	20"	0.0015"	255	Polyester Plastic	7769T2	00000
	Green	24"	20"	0.0015"	255	Polyester Plastic	7769T3	00000
	Select Your Own	24"	20"	0.0015"	—	—	7769T88	00000


	Selector Packs



			—	3 1/4"	1 1/2"	—	—	—	7769T9	0000

Ultraviolet Light Filters

Block the transmission of ultraviolet light to protect plastic surfaces and sensitive materials such as fabrics from fading. These filters allow less than 10% transmission of UV light below the 390 nanometer wavelength. They're also known as lighting gels. Cut them to size with scissors or a utility knife, then mount over windows, display cases, or your light source.

Wd.	Thk.	Max. Temp., ° F	Material		Each



24"	20"	0.002"	255	Polyester Plastic	7769T5	000000


300"	48"	0.002"	255	Polyester Plastic	7769T121	000000

Glare-Reducing Polarized Light Filters

Make it easier to capture barcodes and labels on glossy packaging under bright lighting. These filters reduce glare, helping your scanner or camera pick up every detail. Also known as polarized lighting gels, they work by filtering out light coming from an angle. Because they only slightly darken what passes through, they won’t distort color. Cut them to size with scissors or a utility knife, then mount them over your lens.

Wd.	Thk.	Max. Temp., ° F	Material		Each



20"	17"	0.006"	140	Polyester Plastic	7769T6	000000


120"	17"	0.006"	140	Polyester Plastic	7769T611	000000

Colored Light Bulb Filters

Change the color of a room by slipping these stretchy silicone rubber filters over standard-shaped light bulbs.

For Bulb
Max. Dia.	Shape No.	Lg.	OD	Max. Temp., ° F	Material	Choose a Color		Each



	2 5/8"	A19, A21	3 1/2"	2 3/4"	400	Silicone Rubber	Amber , Red , Blue , Green , Yellow	16925K22	000000

Light-Absorbing Black-Out Paper

Block out stray and unwanted light. These sheets of black-out paper have a raised, velvet-like surface that absorbs light. Cut to size with scissors or a utility knife.

Backing Type	Lg.	Wd.	Thk.	Max. Temp., ° F	Material	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Plain	36"	27"	0.01"	165	Paper	2	9019T1	000000
Adhesive	30"	20"	0.02"	165	Paper	2	9019T2	00000

Black-Out Tape

Made of pinhole-free crepe paper to seal out light. It is often used in photo processing labs and other areas where light could damage equipment.

	Lg., ft.	Overall Thk.	Material	Adhesive Type	Temp. Range, ° F	Tensile Strength, lbf/in. wd.	Adhesion to Steel	Color		Each
Adhesive on One Side



	2"	180	0.006"	Crepe Paper	Rubber	45 to 100	20	45 ozf/in. wd.	Black	6998A16	000000

Light-Filtering Tape

Also known as Ruby Red lithographer's tape, this semi-clear tape filters out light that can affect film and other photo-sensitive film and equipment.

Certificates with a traceable lot number and product shelf life are available for these products. Download certificates from ORDER HISTORY after your order ships.

	Lg., ft.	Overall Thk.	Material	Adhesive Type	Temp. Range, ° F	Tensile Strength, lbf/in. wd.	Adhesion to Steel, ozf/in. wd.	Clarity	Color		Each
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	1/2"	216	0.0024"	uPVC	Rubber	50 to 90	25	35	Semi-Clear	Red	7691A74	000000


	1"	216	0.0024"	uPVC	Rubber	50 to 90	25	35	Semi-Clear	Red	7691A76	00000
	2"	216	0.0024"	uPVC	Rubber	50 to 90	25	35	Semi-Clear	Red	7691A78	000000

Black-Out Tape for Electronics

Seal out light to mask LEDs and prevent backlight bleed on LCD monitors with this opaque polyester tape.

	Lg., ft.	Overall Thk.	Material	Adhesive Type	Temp. Range, ° F	Tensile Strength, lbf/in. wd.	Adhesion to Steel	Color		Each
Adhesive on One Side



	1/4"	216	0.0026"	Polyester Plastic	Acrylic	-40 to 250	55	40 ozf/in. wd.	Black	1753N11	000000


	1/2"	216	0.0026"	Polyester Plastic	Acrylic	-40 to 250	55	40 ozf/in. wd.	Black	1753N12	00000
	1"	216	0.0026"	Polyester Plastic	Acrylic	-40 to 250	55	40 ozf/in. wd.	Black	1753N13	00000


	Adhesive on Both Sides



			1/2"	180	0.008"	Polyester Plastic	Acrylic	0 to 350	12	65 ozf/in. wd.	Black	1753N14	00000


			3/4"	180	0.008"	Polyester Plastic	Acrylic	0 to 350	12	65 ozf/in. wd.	Black	1753N15	00000
			1"	180	0.008"	Polyester Plastic	Acrylic	0 to 350	12	65 ozf/in. wd.	Black	1753N16	00000
			2"	180	0.008"	Polyester Plastic	Acrylic	0 to 350	12	65 ozf/in. wd.	Black	1753N17	000000