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Lamps are unique to other electroluminescent technologies because
it is manufactured in long
continuous rolls that are 30 inches (760 mm) wide and over 1200
feet (365 M) long. Most EL products are silk
screen printed and are limited to a specific size, shape and
connection location. The lamp manufacturing
process allows unparalleled quality and size with the ability
to be easily fabricated into different widths, lengths and shapes.
Lamp master rolls are slit into a variety ofstandard widths
and lengths as described below but can be modified or custom
cut for specific needs.
The Scribe Line
A distinguishing characteristic of the lamp is the line down
the center of whatever width the lamp is cut to. This line is
made by cutting or scribing into the aluminum backing of the
lamp, dividing it into two electrical conductors of equal size
and symmetry. This technique is what allows the uniform
illumination of such large areas of light, and also allows for
the lamp to be custom shaped and molded.
Basic Colors
Lamops are manufactured in two basic colors:
Green/Blue utilizes a mix
of natural Blue & Green phosphor crystals which, combined,
give the best brightness and life available.
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| White is made by adding
a dye to the phosphor mix during manufacturing. When energized,
the Blue/Green color is shifted by the dye to appear as
a pure White color of 5400 degrees Kelvin. |
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Color Overlays
| For lamp widths of 6 inches (152.4 mm) or
less, other colors are created by adhering and laminating
colored gel material to the standard Green/Blue and White
lamp. The six color overlays are: Yellow, Red, Magenta,
Green, Blue, & Orange. |
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