Optics / Lens: IP Rating IP65 minimum

Component Specifications

Definition

A specialized optical component engineered for LED RGB/RGBW lighting applications that manipulates light through refraction and reflection to achieve specific photometric performance. These lenses precisely control beam angles, intensity distribution, and color uniformity by directing individual RGB/RGBW LED emissions through optical surfaces. They are critical for applications requiring accurate color rendering, consistent illumination patterns, and minimal optical losses in professional lighting systems.

Working Principle

Operates on principles of geometric optics including refraction (Snell's Law) and total internal reflection. The lens receives light from RGB/RGBW LED chips, where different wavelengths (red, green, blue, white) are refracted at varying angles according to their wavelengths. Optical surfaces (aspheric, Fresnel, or TIR designs) redirect and mix these wavelengths to create uniform color output while controlling the beam spread. Secondary optical elements may incorporate diffusers or microstructures to eliminate color separation and hot spots.

Materials

Optical-grade polycarbonate (PC), polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), or glass. PC offers high impact resistance (up to 850 J/m) and thermal stability (up to 125°C). PMMA provides superior optical clarity (92% light transmission) and UV resistance. Glass lenses use borosilicate for high-temperature applications. Materials include UV stabilizers and anti-yellowing additives. Refractive indices: PC 1.585, PMMA 1.49, glass 1.47-1.89.

Technical Parameters

Parameter	Typical range	Notes & selection driver
IP Rating	IP65 minimum
Beam Angle	15°-120° adjustable
Dimensions	Customizable from 10mm to 150mm diameter
Optical Efficiency	>92% light transmission
Operating Temperature	-40°C to +85°C
Color Mixing Uniformity	>90% CRI
Luminous Flux Maintenance	>95% after 50,000 hours

Ranges are indicative industry figures for RFQ preparation, not a supplier commitment. Confirm every value and standard with the legal manufacturer before ordering.

Standards

ISO 12123, ISO 13695, DIN 58196, DIN 5036

Parent Products

This component is used in the following industrial products

LED RGB / RGBW Lights

Solid-state lighting devices that produce colored light by combining red, green, and blue LEDs, with optional white LEDs for enhanced color mixing and brightness.

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Engineering Analysis

Risks & Mitigation

Thermal degradation causing yellowing
UV exposure reducing optical clarity
Mechanical stress cracking
Color separation in mixed-light applications
Moisture ingress affecting optical surfaces

FMEA Triads

Trigger: High operating temperatures exceeding material Tg
Failure: Lens deformation and optical distortion
Mitigation: Use high-Tg materials (PC with Tg >145°C) and incorporate heat sinks

Trigger: Incompatible cleaning chemicals
Failure: Surface crazing and reduced light transmission
Mitigation: Specify alcohol-free cleaners and provide material compatibility charts

Industrial Ecosystem

Compatible With

Typical Suppliers & Equivalents

Compliance & Inspection

Tolerance

±0.1mm dimensional, ±0.5° beam angle

Test Method

ISO 13695 for spectral distribution, DIN 5036 for photometric testing, accelerated aging per IES LM-80

Procurement Evaluation Criteria

A practical evidence checklist for RFQ preparation and supplier evaluation.

Technical documentation

Request current drawings, revision history, and a signed specification sheet.

Manufacturing capability

Verify equipment lists, process limits, capacity, and representative production evidence.

Inspection readiness

Confirm test methods, calibrated equipment, sampling plans, and traceable reports.

Supplier transparency

Check the legal entity, factory address, ownership, certifications, and direct contacts.

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Manufacturers of Optics / Lens

2 companies list this product among what they make. Company figures are quoted from each company's own website; every card states where the relationship came from.

LASERCHINA CO., LIMITED

Shanghai, CN

Also makes: Fiber Laser Cutting Machine, Laser Welding Machine, Laser Cutting System and 5 more

Listed on the company's own website · profile compiled by CNFX from public sources

Listed there as: “OPTICS & LENS”
View source page ↗ laserchina.com · checked 2026-09-07

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MXTLASER

Zhongshan, Guangdong, CN

Listed on the company's own website · profile compiled by CNFX from public sources

Listed there as: “Laser Optics Lens”
View source page ↗ mxtlaser.com · checked 2026-09-17

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Compiled and source-reviewed by the CNFX editorial team. Each manufacturer above links to the page on that company's own website where the product is listed, with the date we checked it. How we source and review

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between RGB and RGBW lenses?

RGBW lenses are optimized for four-color systems (red, green, blue, white) requiring additional optical elements to properly mix the white channel without color distortion, while RGB lenses handle only three colors with simpler optical paths.

How do optical lenses improve LED lighting efficiency?

By precisely controlling light distribution through total internal reflection and refraction, these lenses minimize spill light and direct photons exactly where needed, increasing usable lumens by 15-30% compared to bare LEDs.

Data Basis

Editorial classification, named public sources where available, and source-reviewed manufacturer records. See the editorial policy.

Preliminary Technical Classification

This page supports structured research, RFQ preparation, and supplier evaluation. It does not replace buyer-led supplier qualification, standards review, or technical approval.

Optics / Lens