PLX Hollow Retroreflectors are self-compensating mirror configurations with extraordinary beam return accuracy and can withstand harsh environments. They can be coated for maximization over any spectral range, from UV to far IR.

Hollow Retroreflectors

HOLLOW RETROREFLECTORS

Because of their state-of-the art accuracy and unique ability to withstand harsh environments, you’ll find PLX's Hollow Retroreflectors utilized in Aerospace and Defense systems and laboratory instruments around the world. PLX Hollow Retroreflectors can be customized to fit your specific needs.

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Our Hollow Retroreflector Products:

AMHR.jpg All Metal Hollow Retroreflectors™ (AMHR)
ULP10.jpg Ultra Low-Profile Retroreflectors™ (ULPR)
Hard-Mounted Hollow Retroreflector™ (HMHR) Hard-Mounted Hollow Retroreflectors™ (HMHR)
Ultra Stable Hard-Mounted Hollow Retroreflectors™ (USHM)
LPR-Series Low Profile RetroreflectorLPR-Series Low Profile Retroreflectors
Omni Wave Hollow Retroreflector™ (OWHR)Omni Wave Hollow Retroreflectors™ (OWHR)
BMR group photoBall Mounted Hollow Retroreflectors™ (BMRs)
PLX Tool Cube™PLX Tool Cube™
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Retroreflector Selector Chart

PROPERTIES All Metal Ultra Low-Profile Omni Wave Hard Mount USHM
Weight Heaviest Very Light Heavy Very Light Light
Overall Size Small Smallest Large Small Small
Apex Location Control Good Good Fair Excellent Excellent
Vacuum Compatible Excellent Excellent Not Standard Not Standard Excellent
Mounting Stiffness Excellent Excellent Fair Good Excellent
Mechanical Stability Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Thermal Stability Good Excellent Good Very Good Excellent
Operating temperature range Widest Wide Wide Wide Wide
Vibration Excellent Very Good Good Very Good Excellent
Shock Resistance Excellent Very Good Excellent Very Good Excellent
Protective Housing No Yes Yes No No
APPLICATIONS All Metal Ultra Low-Profile Omni Wave Hard Mount USHM
Metrology Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
OEM Use Excellent Excellent Fair Excellent Excellent
Motion Control Good Very Good Good Excellent Excellent
OEM Interferometry Good Good Good Excellent Excellent
OEM Spectroscopy Good Good Good Excellent Excellent
Laboratory Excellent Excellent Excellent Good Good
Industrial Excellent Excellent Excellent Good Good
Nuclear Fusion Excellent Good Good Good Good