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Linear Polarizer Film

API’s linear polarizing films are an excellent solution for applications that require glare reduction due to reflected light, including camera filters, sunglasses, and machine vision systems.

Visible light spectrum
Multiple colors and transmission values
Wide range of thicknesses
Many In-stock sheets or custom shapes and sizes
Optical adhesive (OCA) or non-adhesive backed polarizing sheets
Replacement films for Polaroid and 3M HN32, HN38, HN42, HN42HE

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Your Broadest Range of Linear Polarizer Film

API offers a wide selection of in-stock linear polarizer films and polarizing film sheets available in large panels and sheet sizes. In addition, any of the products below can be custom cut, silk screened or laminated to acrylic or glass. If you don’t see what you need, contact us. Let us help you with the knowledge that comes from our 50+ years in business.

Product #	AP42-004T
Availability	Stock Sheets / Custom Cut Parts
Transmission-single pass (400-700nm)	42 ± 2% (400-700nm)
Environmental	-30°C to 80°C
Transmission-doublepass, parallel (400-700nm)	32% (400-700nm)

Description

High Transmission 42% Transmission Neutral Grey Linear Polarizer Film, .004" Thick, Superior Crossed Extinction

Specs & Pricing

Product #	AP42-005T-PSA
Availability	In Stock Sheets / Custom Cut Parts from Sheets
Transmission-single pass (400-700nm)	42%
Thickness	.005" (127um) +/- .0012" (30um)
Environmental	-30°C to 80°C

Description

Super High Contrast - 42% Transmission Neutral Grey LCD Grade Linear Polarizer Film With Optically Clear Pressure Sensitive Adhesive (OCA), .005" (127um) Thick, Superior Crossed Extinction

Specs & Pricing

Product #	AP38-006T
Availability	In Stock Sheets
Transmission-single pass (400-700nm)	38%
Thickness	.006" +/-.002"
Environmental	-50°C to 70°C

Description

High Extinction 38% Transmission Neutral Grey Linear Visible Light Polarizer Film, .006" Thick, Very Neutral Coloration for Imaging Applications

Specs & Pricing

Product #	AP38-007T-PSA
Availability	In Stock Panels
Transmission-single pass (400-700nm)	38%
Thickness	.007" +/-.002"
Environmental	-50°C to 70°C

Description

High Extinction 38% Transmission Neutral Grey Linear Film Polarizer With Optically Clear Pressure Sensitive Adhesive (OCA), .007" Thick, Very Neutral Coloration For Imaging Applications

Specs & Pricing

Product #	AP39DT-006T
Availability	In Stock Sheets
Transmission-single pass (400-700nm)	39 ± 2%
Environmental	-40°C - 105°C
Transmission-doublepass, parallel (400-700nm)	30%

Description

High-Temp Dye-Type Polarizer 39% Transmission, Neutral Grey Linear Visible Light Polarizer Film, .006" Thick, Withstands Up To 105ºC

Specs & Pricing

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Product #	AP39DT-007T-PSA
Availability	Stock Sheets
Transmission-single pass (400-700nm)	39 ± 2%
Environmental	-40°C - 105°C
Transmission-doublepass, parallel (400-700nm)	30%

Description

High-Temp Dye-Type Polarizer 39% Transmission, Neutral Grey Linear Visible Light Polarizer Film with Optically Clear Adhesive (OCA) on One Side, .007" Thick, Withstands Up To 105ºC

Specs & Pricing

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Product #	AP43-007T
Availability	In Stock Sheets
Transmission-single pass (400-700nm)	43 ± 2% (400-700nm)
Environmental	-40°C to 105°C
Transmission-doublepass, parallel (400-700nm)	35% (400-700nm)

Description

High Transmission 43% Transmission Neutral Grey Linear Polarizer Film, .0075" Thick, Excellent Contrast Ratio

Specs & Pricing

Product #	AP43-008T-PSA
Availability	In-Stock Sheets
Transmission-single pass (400-700nm)	43 ± 2% (400-700nm)
Efficiency (400-700nm)	≥99.9%
Thickness	.0084" (213um) +/- .0012" (30um)

Description

High Extinction 43% Transmission Neutral Grey Linear Film Polarizer With Optically Clear Pressure Sensitive Adhesive (OCA), .0084" Thick, Excellent Contrast Ratio

Specs & Pricing

Sale!

Product #	AP50-007T
Availability	In Stock Panels
Transmission-single pass (400-700nm)	50%
Thickness	.007" +/-.002"
Environmental	-50°C to 70°C

Description

Very High Transmission 50% Transmission Neutral Grey Linear Polarizer Film, .007" Thick, Very High Transmission

Specs & Pricing

Product #	AP38-017T
Availability	In-Stock Sheets
Transmission-single pass (400-700nm)	38%
Thickness	.017" +.004", -.002"
Environmental	-50°C to 65°C

Description

High Extinction 38% Transmission Neutral Grey Linear Polarizer Film, .017" Thick, Very Neutral Coloration For Imaging Applications

Specs & Pricing

Product #	AP32-015T
Availability	In Stock Polarizer Sheets
Transmission-single pass (400-700nm)	32%
Thickness	.015" +/-.003"
Environmental	-50°C to 65°C

Description

Very High Extinction 32% Transmission Neutral Grey Linear Film Polarizer, .015" Thick, Very Low Crossed Extinction Transmission

Specs & Pricing

Sale!

Product #	AP27-024T
Availability	In Stock Panels
Transmission-single pass (400-700nm)	27%
Thickness	.024" +/-.003"
Environmental	-50°C to 65°C

Description

Super High Extinction, 27% Transmission Neutral Grey Linear Polarizer Film, .024" Thick, Extremely Low Crossed Transmission

Specs & Pricing

Product #	AP24-030T-CHC2
Availability	In Stock Panels
Transmission-single pass (400-760nm)	24%
Thickness	.030" +/-.003"
Environmental	-50°C to 70°C

Description

24% Transmission Medium Grey Linear Polarizer Film, .030" Thick, Extremely Low Crossed Transmission

Specs & Pricing

Product #	AP22B-030T-CHC2
Availability	In Stock Panels
Transmission-single pass (400-760nm)	22%
Thickness	.030" +/-.003"
Environmental	-50°C to 70°C

Description

Brown Color, 22% Transmission, Linear Polarizer Film, .030" Thick

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