Vincent Associates has a number of apertures and shutter types available to meet most applications. Shown below is a quick comparison of the available shutter types and some of their features. If you cannot locate a device that will work within your application, please check our CAPABILITIES page (under the COMPANY INFO section) or contact one of our technical representatives by calling (800) 828-6972 or e-mail vincentassociates@uniblitz.com.

CS Series (NEW Patented Design!)

LS Series (Laser Switching)

VS Series

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Applications: video imaging, telescopy, microscopy, and holography

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Applications: video imaging, telescopy, microscopy, and holography

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Applications: video imaging, telescopy, microscopy, and holography

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Long lifetime

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Operation frequency up to 400 Hz

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Ideal for custom applications

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Small size to aperture ratio

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Fast open times

Model

Aperture

Time to Open

Model

Aperture

Time to Open

Model

Aperture

Time to Open

CS25

25 mm

9.0 msec

LS2

2 mm

300 msec

VS14

14 mm

1.5 msec

CS35

13.0 msec

LS3

3 mm

500 msec

VS25

25 mm

3.0 msec

35 mm

LS6

6 mm

700 msec

VS35

35 mm

13.0 msec

CS45

45 mm

14.0 msec

CS65

65 mm

29.0 msec

CS90

90 mm

70.0 msec

BDS Series (NEW Bi-Stable Shutter!)

QCS Series (NEW Quick Change!)

XRS Series (X-Ray Switching)

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Applications: video imaging, telescopy, microscopy, and holography

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Applications: video imaging, telescopy, microscopy, and holography

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Applications: x-ray switching

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Capable of blocking x-rays up to 30 keV continuously

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No power required to hold in open or closed position

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New quick-change housing makes upgrading shutters simple and quick

Model

Aperture

Time to Open

Model

Aperture

Time to Open

Model

Aperture

Time to Open

BDS25

13.0 msec

QCS45

14.0 msec

XRS6

6 mm

3.2 msec

25 mm

45 mm

XRS14

14 mm

20.0 msec

XRS25

25 mm

10.0 msec

UHS Series (Ultra High Speed)

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Applications: laser switching, pulse selection, and holography

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Our fastest shutter available