Introduction EXPERIENCE AND EXPERTISE IN FILM AND THEATRE LIGHTING HAS ENABLED LEE FILTERS TO BRANCH OUT INTO DESIGNING AND MAKING FILTERS FOR VARIOUS ARCHITECTURAL LIGHTING APPLICATIONS.
These include coloured sleeves for fluorescent lighting which are available in over 200 colours. These sleeves have been used by architects and interior designers in shopping malls, restaurants, offices, clubs and hotel buildings around the world.
LEE also offer glass filters with a dichroic coating for a range of different light fittings, including MR16 and PAR16 bulbs which are increasingly being used for ambient lighting. Filters for these tiny lamps, which provide a lot of heat as well as light, have traditionally used strong colours, which are often unsuitable for homes and offices. Our research team in conjunction with leading lighting designers have produced a whole range of glass dichroic filters consisting of very pale, subtle colours. These colours remove the harsh pure whites from a room, without giving a strong unwanted colour wash.
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Introduction To accompany our coloured glass filters we also offer a range of glass diffusion filters which can be used to create a number of different lighting effects. A range of accessories designed specifically for MR16 and PAR16 bulbs are also available. These include Screw-on and Clip-on Filter Holders that enable filters to be attached directly to a lamp. The Screw-on holder can also hold a louvre. These louvres control the spill from the lamp, and therefore reduce glare. LEE Filters are not merely designers and suppliers of filters – a key area of our business is the expertise of our staff. This allows us to be true ‘solution providers’ to advise and help you on many lighting and filtration tasks and problems. We also take great pride in assisting with the production of custom filters to meet the requirements of specific applications. We can produce custom colours for both fluorescent sleeves and glass dichroic colours. Let us know what we can do for you!
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As the leading manufacturer of lighting filter products we are able to provide a colour consistency from batch to batch that is unmatched. Whether it’s a container load of fluorescent sleeves you need or just a few glass filters, we endeavour to maintain ample stock of the highest quality filters on the market.
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Fluorescent Sleeves & Quick Rolls LEE FLUORESCENT SLEEVES CONSIST OF A CLEAR SLEEVE WITH A COLOUR INSERT. The sleeves are made from a thermally stable, electrically insulating polycarbonate, whilst the colour inserts are made from high quality LEE lighting filter.
With over 200 coloured inserts to choose from, the LEE range of fluorescent sleeves gives you more choice than ever for both interior and exterior lighting projects. Samples of all the colours available are shown in this binder. The sleeves can be used on T5, T8 and T12 tubes and are available in the following standard lengths 0.61m (2’), 1.22m (4’), 1.53m (5’) and 2.44m (8’). Custom lengths are also available on request.
The ends of each sleeve have a clear end cap; these caps fix the sleeve to the fluorescent tube and help with air flow around the tube.
It is recommended that you always use the supplied end caps, as without them the sleeve may come into direct contact with the tube.
✘ ✔ Due to the nature of the dyestuffs used, the coloured inserts inside the sleeve will fade over a period of time. This fading can be reduced dramatically with the addition of a barrier in the form of a UV insert. These inserts can extend the life of a colour significantly. When ordering fluorescent sleeves we recommend you contact LEE Filters to discuss your exact requirements.
It is recommended that you contact us if intending to use sleeves on T5 tubes, as your colour choice and tube wattage will determine if a sleeve is suitable. The sleeves are not recommended for use on high output T5 tubes, as the extreme heat at either end of the tube can cause the filter to discolour.
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Fluorescent Sleeves & Quick Rolls THE SLEEVES CAN BE SUPPLIED IN TWO WAYS, PRE-ASSEMBLED OR SELF ASSEMBLY.
Pre-assembled Sleeves
Self-assembly Sleeves
You choose the colour and leave the rest to us. Your chosen colour is inserted into the sleeve and delivered to you ready to install.
Alternatively you can assemble the insert and sleeve yourself. We supply the clear polycarbonate sleeve and a Quick Roll of your chosen colour and you assemble them yourself. (See diagram on next page on how to assemble)
If you require a large number of sleeves of the same colour, rather than using colour inserts we will dye the polycarbonate sleeves for you. This enables us to get the sleeves to you a lot quicker. This service can be offered on orders of 1500 sleeves or more.
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Fluorescent Sleeves & Quick Rolls Changing Colours with Quick Rolls Once you have chosen your replacement colour, simply unroll the length of the fluorescent sleeve required from the Quick Roll, cut it off the roll and re-insert it into your existing sleeve. It’s as easy as that!
When a colour needs changing, you can replace it easily using a Quick Roll. Quick Rolls are rolls of filter pre-cut to the width of either a T5, T8 or T12 sleeve. Each roll is 7.62m (25’) long.
T5
T8
T12
How to Assemble a Coloured Fluorescent Sleeve You require a clear sleeve, a Quick Roll of colour, two end caps, a knife and a rod / pole to stuff the sleeve.
Stage 4
Stage 1
Stage 5
Unwind the roll of gel to the length of the sleeve.
Remove the rod / pole from the sleeve, leaving the gel inside the sleeve.
Stage 2
Stage 6
Cut the gel slightly longer than the length of the sleeve.
Trim of any excess gel from the ends of the sleeve.
Stage 3
Stage 7
Wrap the gel tightly around the rod / pole.
Place end caps on both ends of the sleeve.
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Holding the gel tightly around the rod /pole feed it into one end of the sleeve, push the rod / pole through the sleeve until it comes out the other end.
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Fluorescent Sleeves & Quick Rolls Get creative with fluorescent lighting! There are a number of different ways you can use coloured fluorescent sleeves creatively. An effect that works particulay well is a two-tone sleeve. This is where you have one colour at the front of the sleeve and another contrasting colour at the back within the same sleeve. Below are some examples of how two-tone sleeves can work.
Single Sleeves
Cyan – Front Magenta – Back
Magenta – Front Cyan – Back
Magenta – Left Side Cyan – Right Side
Left Sleeve Cyan Front / Magenta Back Right Sleeve Cyan Front / Magenta Back
Left Sleeve Cyan Front / Magenta Back Right Sleeve Magenta Front / Cyan Back
Left Sleeve Magenta Front / Cyan Back Right Sleeve Magenta Front / Cyan Back
Left Sleeve Cyan Left / Magenta Right Right Sleeve Magenta Left/ Cyan Right
Left Sleeve Magenta Left / Cyan Right Right Sleeve Cyan Left / Magenta Right
Two Sleeves
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Fluorescent Sleeves & Quick Rolls Coloured fluorescent sleeves can also be used to create different moods and atmospheres within a room. They work particularly well in recessed fluorescent fittings where the tube can not be seen.
The look of a room can be altered by simply changing the colour insert inside the sleeve; allowing you to create a number of different looks quick and easily.
In the example below a recessed fluorescent tube positioned above a fireplace has been coloured. Adding colour to the room creates a different atmosphere each time.
No Filter
Red
Amber
Green
Blue
Magenta
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Fluorescent Sleeves & Quick Rolls Another effect that works well with coloured fluorescent sleeves is the addition of some diffusion in front of the sleeves. The diffusion softens the light giving a soft, subtle blend of colours. In the example below a roll of LEE 216 White Diffusion was placed in front of three coloured fluorescent sleeves. The distance between the diffusion and the sleeves was then slightly increased for each image, the further the distance the more diffused the colours become.
No Diffusion
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216 White Diffusion
coloured fluorescent sleeves
6 The distance between the diffusion and tubes determines the strength of the diffusion effect. The further apart the stronger the effect, the closer together the weaker the effect.
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Fluorescent Sleeves & Quick Rolls Ordering Information When requesting a quotation or placing an order for fluorescent sleeves the following information will be required: Tube Diameter:
T5, T8 or T12
Tube Length:
2’ (0.61m), 4’ (1.22m), 5’ (1.53m), 8’ (2.44m) or custom length.
Colour of Insert:
Which colour do you require?
UV Insert:
Do you require UV inserts?
Assembled or Self-assembly:
Do you want the sleeves and inserts assembled by LEE Filters or do you wish to assemble them yourself?
Quantity:
How many sleeves do you require?
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Glass Dichroic Filters BEFORE LAUNCHING THE LEE RANGE OF DICHROIC GLASS FILTERS, RESEARCH WAS UNDERTAKEN WITH ARCHITECTURAL LIGHTING DESIGNERS TO ESTABLISH THEIR THOUGHTS ON EXISTING PRODUCTS ON THE MARKET AND WHAT IMPROVEMENTS COULD BE MADE TO THEM.
After a broad market survey the following themes emerged: ■
A selection of less saturated, subtle hues, as well as the usual “Rock and Roll” colours currently available.
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Consistent colours.
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A low cost way to select and demonstrate colour choice to owners and architects.
Once a colour palette was chosen that included a selection of subtle less saturated colours, they were then produced as a dichroic coating. This coating gives spectacularly clear and pure colours that will not fade and allows consistent repeatable colours time and time again.
Samples of these colours can be found on the following page*. Polyester samples allow you to test colours on a project before purchasing the glass filters. Due to the different nature of the two materials (dichroic glass v polyester), it is impossible to get an exact colour match, however using our many years of experience you can be sure they are the best match available. The full range of polyester samples are available in a free swatch book 75mm x 95mm and larger individual sample sheets of polyester can also be purchased, contact LEE Filters for further details. *If your binder contains glass samples then you will see true representations of the colours.
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Glass Dichroic Filter Specifications About our Dichroic Glass LEE Filters’ Glass Dichroic filters are manufactured by the vacuum deposition of layers of thin metal films onto a substrate of borofloat glass. We use borofloat glass as it has better overall thermal characteristics than tempered soda-lime glass. The dichroic coating has been designed specifically to meet the demands of the lighting industry and should withstand temperatures up to 371°C. The glass is available in two thicknesses, 1.7mm and 3.3mm. Care should be taken when using the filters in exterior applications. Any glass will eventually be damaged in environments of extreme thermal shock.
Framed Glass LEE Filters have developed frames for the most popular size lighting fixtures in the entertainment, architectural and theatrical industries. ■
Source Four (15.8cm square)
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Source Four PAR (19cm square)
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PAR 64 (25.4cm square)
The lightweight aluminium frames have an innovative silicone gasket that completely surrounds the glass. For outdoor applications, a safety mesh is available as an option to help reduce damage from thermal shock.
Unframed Glass Unframed glass dichroic filters are available in a number of sizes. For outdoor applications, a safety mesh is available as an option to help reduce damage from thermal shock. ■
MR16 & PAR16 (49mm diameter) held in stock.
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Larger sizes and shapes are also available, please contact LEE Filters for a quotation.
Please note that the LEE Frame aperture for the Source Four PAR is slightly undersized and may reduce light output in wide beam fixtures. The frame design may also limit use with top hats or barn doors, depending on the space allowed in the colour frame slot.
Care and cleaning Clean with a soft cloth or tissue and a non-abrasive cleaner. Do not submerge the filter, and do not use cleaning products that will leave a residue. Dry the filter completely before reinstalling it. While the coating can withstand temperatures up to 371°C, the normal operating temperature of borofloat glass is 230°C and the extreme operating temperature is 490°C. Operating the glass colour filter continuously at temperatures exceeding 260°C may affect the life of the filter, as the glass will become more susceptible to damage from thermal shock.
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Glass Dichroic Filter Specifications Ordering Information When requesting a quotation or placing an order for dichroic glass filters the following information will be required: Framed or Unframed:
Do you require framed or unframed glass?
Thickness:
Which thickness of glass do you require? 1.7mm or 3.3mm
Colour:
Which colour do you require?
Size:
Which size do you require? MR16, PAR16, Source Four, Source Four PAR, PAR 64 or custom.
Shape:
Which shape do you require? Square, circular or custom.
Frosted:
If you require a frosted dichroic filter, choose colours from the frosted dichroic range.
Quantity:
How many filters do you require?
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Glass Diffusion Filters DESIGNED FOR MR16 AND PAR16 FITTINGS, THE LEE RANGE OF GLASS DIFFUSION FILTERS OFFER A WIDE A VARIETY OF LIGHTING EFFECTS AND VARIOUS DIFFUSIONS.
Softening Diffusion Light diffusion.
Linear Diffusion Medium diffusion. Can be used to sculpture a light beam either vertically or horizontally.
The diagram below illustrates the effects created when using an 8°, 24° or 36° - 36w MR16 lamp at a distance of 3’.
Prismatic Diffusion Medium / strong diffusion.
Frosted Diffusion Strong diffusion.
No Diffusion
Frosted Glass Diffusion
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Specialised Glass Dichroic Filters LEE SPECIALISED FILTERS ARE A RANGE OF FILTERS THAT INCLUDE WARMING, COOLING AND UV FILTERS. Warming Filters
Cooling Filters
These filters warm up a cool light source. They can be used as warm amber colours or to reduce colour temperature.
These filters will cool a light source. They can be used as cool blue colours or to convert a tungsten light to daylight.
Full CT Orange
Full CT Blue
Half CT Orange
Half CT Blue
Quarter CT Orange
Quarter CT Blue
*O80 Golden Amber 0 Warming filter.
Wavelength Control Filters
*O80 Golden Amber 0 is also available in a combination 2 in 1 filter. As well as having the warming colour the filter also has a linear spread lens on one side. This lens allows the light beam to be spread either horizontally or vertically.
UV Blocker Reduces photochemical degradation and allows the increase of light levels whilst reducing the risk of damage to display objects. Coated on a 3.3mm thick Borofloat glass substrate for high heat resistance, this filter blocks UV rays below 390nm. Please note that tests should always be carried out to check the amount of ultra-violet rays being blocked by the filter before long term use. Hot Mirror Filter (Infrared blocking) Blocks the heat generating IR component of a light (wavelength above 750nm) while simultaneously transmitting the required visible light with minimal loss.
O80 Golden Amber combination filter
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Filter Holders & Accessories Screw-on holder Attach a filter directly onto a bulb using the LEE Filters accessory holder. Suitable for the following bulbs: ■
MR16
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PAR16
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Compact Fluorescent (MR16)
Available in either black or silver, the screw-on holder fits securely onto the bulb, and can hold up to two filters. This allows for a combination of colour, diffusion or louvre effects to be used on the one fitting.
Louvres Honeycomb louvres are available in either black or silver to match the accessory holder. Suitable for MR16 and PAR16 fittings, the louvres help reduce the glare from the bulb, and are available in either 45° or 60°. The diagrams below show the glare free zones of both the 45° and 60° louvres. Custom size louvres are also available; please contact LEE Filters for further details.
Light Source Louvre Glare Free Zone
Glare Free Zone
45º
45º 45º Louvre
Light Source Louvre Glare Free Zone
Glare Free Zone
60º
60º 60º Louvre
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Filter Holders & Accessories Clip-on Accessories LEE Clip-on accessories are a quick and easy way of adding a filter to or limiting the glare from MR16 and PAR16 bulbs.
Clip-on Filter Holder
Clip-on Baffle
The Clip-on Filter Holder holds a single 1.7mm thick filter to a standard open bulb. The holder is available in either black or silver (packs of five).
The Clip-on Baffle (also known as blade louvres) traps the peripheral light sideways, limiting glare. The baffle also gives the fixture a more professional look. Available in black or silver (packs of five).
Clip-on Barndoors Clip-on Barndoors trap the light sideways, this limits the glare from a bulb but also allows you to direct the illumination from the bulb to a specific area. The flaps are adjustable by rotation and by bending the hinges. The high quality material of the hinges allows you to adjust them a number of times. Available in black or silver (packs of five).
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