A honeycomb is an essential accessory for any lighing system used to minimize or eliminate glare from normal viewing angle. It is made up of the aluminum foil with a hexagon shape. It can be a shield to prevent the dazzle of illuminator. Honeycomb comes with different degrees to give creative effect. The honeycomb grid should be used in conjunction with a lens as it provides no protection for the lamp. Usually it decrease the center beam brightness by about 20%. Application is typical in up lighting, down lighting, illuminating art or any application where spill light would be objectionable.
This elastic device is made of stainless steel with heat treatment, rendering honeycomb a flexible fit to any brands of MR16 bulb. With four bended teeth on the rim, it could hold the honeycomb firmly in the position to prevent falling off while attaching to the blub. It is also feasible to accommodate a glass or dichroic to fit in as well. Black coating finish.
Cell Size | Cell Depth | Open Area | ||||
1/8" (3 mm) | 3 mm | - | 5 mm | 6 mm | - | 95 % |
3/16" (4.5 mm) | 5 mm | 6 mm | 9 mm | 10 mm | - | 95 % |
1/4" (6 mm) | 6 mm | - | 10 mm | 12.7 mm | 20 mm | 95 % |
Cut Off | 45 degree | 52 degree | 60 degree | 65 degree | 72 degree | - |