Diffused Light Pipes produce soft glow in dark environments.

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Made of optical-grade polycarbonate for maximum light transmission, 3 mm LFB Series and 5 mm LFC Series litepipes™ extend light from board to desired surface for applications where bright, hot indication would not be acceptable. Diffused, frosted surface texture creates softer glow, and round surface reduces luminous intensity, provides uniform brightness, and offers 120° viewing angle. Standard lengths range from 0.125–1.000 in., and custom lengths are available upon request.



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New Diffused Light Pipe Family from VCC Provides a Soft Appearance in Dark Environments



Low-profile LFB and LFC Series litepipes™ feature a frosted surface for a softer glow with 120-degree viewing angle...



SAN DIEGO, CA – VCC, the global leader in indication and specialty illumination solutions, has designed a family of rigid light pipes with a diffused, frosted surface texture for enhanced scattering of bright field light, which provides a softer glow. The 3mm LFB Series and 5mm LFC Series litepipes™ easily extend light from the board to the desired surface for applications where bright, hot indication would not be pleasing to the eye. This includes audio/video equipment, IoT equipment, darkroom equipment, home theater & entertainment systems, medical equipment, security systems, studio control panels, transportation dashboards and more.



Made of optical grade polycarbonate for maximum light transmission, the LFB and LFC Series litepipes have a round surface that reduces the luminous intensity, provides uniform brightness, and offers a wide viewing angle of 120 degrees.



Providing significant assembly time and cost savings, the low-profile LFB and LFC Series have crushable ribs and press fit (front) terminations that simplify the production environment and ease installation.



The light pipes are available in a wide range of lengths to simplify PCB positioning in relation to the display panel. Standard lengths range from 0.125” (3.2mm) to 1.000” (25.4mm), and custom lengths are available upon request.



"Our diffused light pipe products are designed with a frosted surface designed for operation in dark environments where a bright indicator is not required, and may even be an annoyance to spectators. The frosted diffused light pipe takes the edge off the brightness, while still offering a 120 degree viewing angle," said Sannah Vinding, Director of Product Development & Marketing at VCC.



For high vibration applications, VCC offers field-proven retainer clips that provide a secure and uniform placement of the litepipe to the panel. The RTN112 retainer secures the LFB 3mm litepipe and the RTN125 retainer secures the LFC 5mm litepipe.



The litepipes are RoHS and Reach compliant.



The LFB Series litepipes with RTN112 retainers and LFC Series litepipes with RTN125 retainers will be available in stock before the end of 2015.



For more information on the LFB and LFC Series litepipes, visit http://vcclite.com/lightpipes.php.



About VCC

Based in greater San Diego, California, Visual Communications Company, LLC, is the leader in illuminated components. VCC is the recognized leader in the development and manufacturing of innovative LED, incandescent, neon and specialty indicator light solutions and light pipes for global markets including aerospace, food service, people movers, transportation, medical, IoT and industrial. VCC provides custom and standard solutions with their design engineering expertise, superior customer service and broadest product line in the industry to exceed user experience. With 40+ years of experience, VCC and its distributors serve customers all over the world. VCC is changing the way of communication visually and indications needs. Learn more at www.vcclite.com.



Editor Contact Information:

Sannah Vinding

VCC

(760) 573-4448

svinding@vcclite.com



Garth Miller

ABM

(919) 424-0090

garth.miller@allbusmarketing.com

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