Lume

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This one shipped from the same place as Armida. Even the high dome sapphire reminds me of my A1. These tall sphere shaped bubble crystals reflect everything when photographing.

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I must admit...this shines like a torch with just a bit of sunshine and it does last..."Visible247"...just sayin'...

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I must admit...this shines like a torch with just a bit of sunshine and it does last..."Visible247"...just sayin'...

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The Visible 247 concept isn't anything new, just using another name. I've seen it used by other companies as well. It works for a novelty watch dial, but I doubt the Lume standards in the watch industry have anything to worry about. There are more limitations than usefulness when it comes to using the material on timepieces. The dials being manufactured with the material and that hinders the design abilities. Maybe they could use micro cutouts on raised Arabic numerals on something like Aragon has used on the HIRO model. I agree about it catches light and shines. I have a plastic Shrek that has a strap made from the stuff. I was taking photos and it was sitting in the background and glowing nice.

This stuff really shines on other molds and applications. I've seen things like toilet seats, wheels, signs, pipes and tube trimmings, etc. manufactured using it. Compared with LumiBrite, Superluminova and Tritium tubes, this stuff is pretty one dimensional. Even Tritium tubes have limitations on how they can be used. Only recently Ball has integrated them into the bezels. With designs and lume the more flexibility capabilities, the better.

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Our client wanted to introduce a new range of watches where the whole dial glowed rather than just the hands. A key requirement was that the dials not only needed to perform in terms of glow but had to be a thickness of 0.87mm +/- 0.02mm). The thickness means that dials made in this way are capable of being used with virtually any movement and case i.e. glowing watches can be created for a brand as part of a collection without needing costly retooling.

In addition to manufacturing to this exacting thickness we have been able to incorporate a ‘date window’ in the dial further demonstrating our ability to manufacture to exacting tolerances.

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STRAPS
Alongside the dials, a range of silicone watch straps has been developed.

In addition to making it easy to find a watch in the dark, the straps have been designed to deliver a “wow factor” under a range of lighting conditions, for example the “wow factor” (or “surprise” effect) is observed when walking from bright sunlight into a shaded environement such as a bar.

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WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY
With a market expected to grow to 6 billion wearable items by 2020 and market demand for trendsetting ideas with dynamic colours and durability will be key for many designers. With our bright day colours and ability to create a ‘wow factor’ when walking into a shaded environment from bright sunlight Visible technology can clearly add value and excitement to any piece of wearable technology while meeting the requirements for durability and comfort.

With our ability to work in both rubbers and plastics we can create bespoke solutions with your designers and engineers to create an additional ‘wow factor’.

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420Waldos Watches feature Visible247, a revolutionary new illumination technology that uses miniature light receptive crystals molded into the watch dials, resulting in the highest performing photo luminescent injection molded polymers ever created.
Expose to any type of light source for just 10 minutes, and it will glow in the dark for at least 10 hours – a much more durable glow than has been possible until now. Our lume technology is available in a wide variety of color choices that glow in a multitude of colors.

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  • 36mm 316L Stainless Steel Case
  • Visible247 illumination technology in the dials (10 minutes of light exposure yields 10 hours of glow)
  • Domed, scratch resistant hardened mineral glass crystal
  • Japan Quartz (Miyota 1L45) Small Seconds Movement
  • 100 meters water resistant
  • Mesh Bracelet with “easy-release” spring pins for fast strap changes
Bia donates a percentage of proceeds from each sale to organizations working to give women the support they deserve to be independent, educated, healthy, protected, and valued.

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Photoluminescent Raw Materials
American Permalight®, Inc. works with high quality, patent-protected strontium-oxide aluminate pigments that are non-radioactive and non-toxic. Due to the processing sensitivity of photoluminescent pigments, we encourage OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturers) to consider the use of Permalight® photoluminescent Masterbatch that already contains the photoluminescent pigments and is ready to use. Permalight® photoluminescent Masterbatch can be added to a variety of different materials, like PU (Polyurethane), PP (Polypropylene), PVC (Poly Vinyl Chloride), PE (Polyethylene), EVA (Ethylene Vinyl Acetate), POM (Polyoxymethylene) and PA (Polyamide). It is therefore excellently suited for manufacturing a wide range of photoluminescent plastic end products. This masterbatch is NOT suited for PC (Polycarbonate). Please contact us for a consultation and our Product Data Sheets!


Possible Applications:
  • injection-molded parts
  • extruded parts
  • door handles
  • handrails
  • light switch plates
  • and many more plastic parts
Permalight® Rigid PVC Sheets and Flexible Films are also well suited to add a new Life Safety Product aspect to your existing product. A few ideas are:
  • photoluminescent decals for fire fighter helmets
  • photoluminescent hiking and backpacking products
  • armbands and vests
  • combination of reflective and photoluminescent and fluorescent features
For more than 30 years, Permalight® has partnered with manufacturing companies internationally. By supporting our manufacturing partners in adding the photoluminescent product feature to their existing product line, the added Life Safety Product aspect improves an already successful existing product even more for our OEM partners. Contact us with your innovative product idea!
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Appropriate Product Use

Many factors beyond American Permalight®'s control and uniquely within a user's knowledge and control can affect the use, application and performance of a Permalight® product in a particular application. Given the variety of factors that can affect the use and performance of a Permalight® product, each user is solely responsible for evaluating the product and determining whether it is suitable for a user's method of application and fit for a particular purpose. Questions? Contact us.

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Concentrate

Our concentrate represents a new generation of photoluminescent (PL) technology allowing plastic to have strong daylight colors with long-lasting high glow output in the dark.
⦁ Just add preferred concentration by weight to the polymer.
⦁ Retain output capacity as machine performance is unaffected.
⦁ Does not require drying in most circumstances.
⦁ UV stable and suitable for outdoor use.
⦁ No modifications required – designed to be compatible with most of the injection molding and extrusion machines.
GlowZone white will work with most polymers including polyolefin [PE, HDPE]. However, the non-white colored mixes perform better with engineering grades and most are compatible, including PP, PET, ABS, PA, PC, PC-ABS, and Acrylic.

Masterbatch

We produce custom masterbatch for clients with requirements that cannot be met through our standard formulations. Common reasons for needing custom compounds include:
  • High fire retarding properties required
  • Physical properties e.g. strength or hardness.
  • A polymer is required that is not compatible with our concentrate.
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Vinyl Dipping – Vinyl Dip Molding

Vinyl dip molding is a process where products are preheated, dipped into a plastisol compound, and then heated again to ensure that the plastisol is fully cured. Dip molding is extremely durable, flexible, and chemical and weather resistant. One product that you are familiar with is the handle of a gas pump, which was dip molded in black vinyl. Since the handle can withstand the rigors at the pump, it can work for your product as well.
This process offers great versatility to dip parts to a desired length and the flexibility to use a variety of colors and shapes. GlowZone can coat your tools, valve handle, and almost any metal product coated with a permanent bond or molded for separate parts.

GlowZone has pioneered the use of photoluminescence in the dip molding process. Our ability to suspend PL crystals using different micron particle sizes enables your product to have the brightest photoluminescent glow, while outperforming conventional PL products. By suspending PL crystals using different micron particle sizes allow your product to have the brightest photoluminescent glow and outperform conventional PL products.

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Powder Coating

We have the ability to powder coat any flat sheet or 3D product. The two main categories of powder coatings are thermosets and thermoplastics. Thermosetting variety incorporates a cross-linker into the formulation. When the powder is baked, it reacts with other chemical groups in the powder polymer. This increases the molecular weight and improves the performance properties.
Thermoplastic on the other hand, does not undergo any additional reactions during the baking process, but rather only flows out into the final coating. GlowZone has incorporated photoluminescent pigment to powder coating technology. The powder used for the process is a mixture of finely ground particles of pigment and resin, which is sprayed onto a surface to be coated. The charged powder particles adhere to the electrically grounded surfaces until heated and fused into a smooth coating in a curing oven.

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Silicone Rubber


GlowZone produces both pigments for blending with silicone and prepared silicone dollies ready for molding.
We carry the following colors:
  • Orange
  • Pink
  • Blue
  • Purple
  • Yellow
  • Green
  • Brilliant whites
These colors can be combined with a glow effect with around the clock visibility.
Silicone produced with GlowZone has many uses, ranging from protective covers to novelty items.

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Two Component PL Packaging
GlowZone’s on-site coating system allows you to apply our PL technology to virtually any paintable surface. With our exclusive double-barrel cartridge, the dual cartridges isolate the two resin components until needed. The compartments are isolated so there is no cross-contamination of materials. Mixing occurs as the materials are dispensed through the motionless mixing nozzle. This system has significant advantages over traditional two-component mix products, single component water base, or vapor cure systems:
  • Perfect mix ratio every time
  • No air entrapment
  • No problem with product gelling due to short pot life
  • Single coat system versus 3-5 coats
  • Dry time is only 4 hours and walk-on in 8 hours
  • One coat will pass all brightness ratings required by building codes
  • Zero VOC’s and 100% solids
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Tile Glazing and Inlays

With GlowZone’s advancements in photoluminescent (PL) technology, we now have the capability to bring PL to tile glazing. The company has developed a glaze for ceramic and porcelain tiles that if fired at high temperatures produces a durable, hard finish.
These tiles are ideal for integration into tunnels, subways, arenas, shopping centers, and other permanent installations.

GlowZone has recently developed an inlaid tile technology filled with GlowZone’s proprietary two-component system. This technology is ideal for decorative applications for swimming pools, accent tiles, a kitchen, and bathrooms.

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:hmm: Sandstone watch dials with stars shining capabilities?

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Natural light-storing rare-earth mineral crystals form the basis of GloTech's photoluminescent products. These crystals are non-radioactive, toxic-free and harmless, and can be recharged an infinite number of times. GloTech's premium grade photoluminescent pigments are of the highest quality with excellent afterglow effects, acknowledged to be among the best and brightest in the industry. They are utilized in the manufacture of our complete range of products including:

Photoluminescent Powder Pigments

Photoluminescent glow-in-the-dark powder is actually called phosphorescent crystals or pigments. This powdery substance absorbs light and then re-emits it over a length of time. This occurs when electrons absorb energy in the presence of light and move up to a higher orbit. In the absence of light energy, these same electrons fall from a higher energy level to a more stable energy level. When this occurs, they emit energy in the form of visible light. No chemical reaction actually occurs.

There are basically two types of photoluminescent powder. The first generation of photoluminescentpowder that has been around for many years is Zinc Sulphide. The afterglow characteristics of ZincSulphide have much to be desired and is commonly used in the manufacture of toys and many non-critical application areas. GloTech supplies the latest state-of-the-art photoluminescent powder pigments that glow many times longer and is many times brighter than the first generation Zinc Sulphide and second generation Strontium Aluminate. They come in a variety of colors and different particle sizes to suit many requirements.

45-85 um or 200-300 mesh size - Large
* Relatively large particle size
* Very high afterglow intensity
* Suitable for many applications such as brush painting, spray painting, candle making, and glass molding

15-45 um or 300-400 mesh size - Medium
* Relatively moderate particle size
* Moderate afterglow intensity
* Suitable for many applications such as silkscreen printing and plastic molding

5-10 um or 500 mesh size - Fine
** Relatively small particle size
* Moderately low afterglow intensity
* Suitable for certain applications that require very fine particle size such as thread and fiber production
For further assistance in selecting the appropriate pigments for your application, please visit our Online Store at
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Photoluminescent Vinyl
GloTech's photoluminescent vinyl film is soft, flexible, and comes in both adhesive and non-adhesive backing. It can be easily cut into any shape required and the adhesive backing enables the film to be stuck on any normal, flat surface that is free from oil or grease. This is a finished product and can be applied in many applications such as safety escape signs, panels, tapes, stickers, labels and route markers in emergency egress systems.
ECO Series

GloTech's
ECO
Series photoluminescent vinyl film provides good glow luminescence and duration and is most suitable for applications where glow brightness and duration are not critical factors. GloTech's
ECO
Series provides the most cost effective solution for your printing or signage needs. For more information regarding our ECO vinyl film, please
contact us
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AVD Series
GloTech's
AVD
Series photoluminescent vinyl film is the most commonly used industry standard vinyl film providing a very bright glow and over 48 hours of luminescence. This is the most common vinyl film used in the fabrication of safety escape signs, panels, tapes, stickers, labels and route markers in emergency egress systems. Complies with many international standards such as UL 1994, ASTM E 2072, etc. For more information regarding our
AVD vinyl film, please contact us
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SOLA Series
GloTech's
SOLA
photoluminescent vinyl film is the brightest glow vinyl film in our range, and is suitable for applications where over 60 hours of luminescence is required. Thicker and heavier than either ECO or ADV series, SOLA vinyl film provides the brightest and longest luminescence per square meter than any other vinyl product. For more information regarding our SOLA vinyl film, please contact us
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Vinyl film samples can be viewed and purchased online at
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Photoluminescent Paint
GloTech's photoluminescent paint is manufactured using our own custom engineered paint mediums, with it's chemical composition designed to meet several critical requirements and to ensure optimumperformance. GloTech&'s photoluminescent paint can be applied using a variety of methods such as brush painting, spray painting and rolling. For maximum durability, clarity, and afterglow brightness, there is no other product in the market that can match GloTech's premium quality photoluminescent paint.

With a high powder to paint ratio giving a brighter and longer afterglow, the paint can be used for bothindoor and outdoor use, can be applied on most surfaces and is perfectly suited for emergency egress systems. GloTech's photoluminescent paint has found extensive use in many areas including offices and public buildings, hotels, ships, offshore installations, railway, road and subway tunnels. When applied at100 microns dry film thickness, and exposed to a light source for 10 minutes at 1,000 lux (DIN 67510-part 1), the afterglow substantially exceeds IMO luminescent effect requirements - minimum of 15 microcandela (mcd) for 600 seconds(10 minutes). Even better performance is produced when paint is applied in a thicker coat of more than 180 microns, resulting in an increase in afterglow brightness and duration.
For more information regarding our paint, please contact us . Samples can be viewed and purchased online at
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Photoluminescent Masterbatch
GloTech manufactures and supplies a range of photoluminescent plastic masterbatch - PA, PP, PE, PC,ABS, PU, PS, PET, EVA and PVC - to various industry sectors throughout the world. They can be processed easily in injection moulding, extrusion or blow moulding applications to produce a variety of plastic products including housewares, packaging material, consumer durables, as well as toys.

As with all GloTech's products, these materials are free of any radioactive additives. With a high photoluminescent powder content, GloTech's photoluminescent masterbatches need only absorb natural or artificial light for only a few minutes before emitting a glow for over 12 hours!
For more information regarding our plastic masterbatch, please
contact us
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And glow it does Whitey. That is the number one priority ..... Having fun. I wouldn't mind tagging one or two for the collections. The 420 is something I would wear.

 
The Daynight OPS Miyota 8215 on the left is Ten + years old. The UV-A light in the first tw0 videos show there hasn't been any noticeable phosphor degradation of the tubes so far. They appear as bright to my eyes without the aid of using the UV-A light from the original purchase date. The photographs were taken without any UV-A light.

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