Ball Lenses and Preforms
Got Balls? We Do.
Using our extensive global supply chain, we provide high-quality ball lenses and ball preforms for our partners.
Material Options
⬢ Available in a wide range of optical glass with refractive indices from 1.50 to 2.10
⬢ Specialty materials include chalcogenide glass, fused silica, ruby and more
Size Range
⬢ From 0.4 µm up to 15 mm or larger, we can supply ball lenses to suit nearly any application
Surface Quality
⬢ Glass ball lenses can achieve an exceptional surface finish of Ra = 1.2 nm
⬢ Visual surface quality can reach 10/5 or better Scratch/Dig, depending on material and lens diameter
Applications
Glass ball lenses are widely used to enhance signal coupling between emitters, fibers, transmitters, receivers and detectors, tailored to the specific requirements of each application.
Hexagon Optics combines precision manufacturing with material versatility to deliver ball lenses that meet the highest optical standards.
Discuss your ball lens and preform needs with our team