# Vortex Optical Coatings Ltd > UK designer and manufacturer of custom optical filters and thin film coatings covering 300 nm to 6000 nm (0.3 um to 6 um). Based in Hinckley, Leicestershire, Vortex operates 10 fully automated high energy sputter deposition coating chambers plus an onsite dicing saw, serving prototype, development and high volume production work for sectors including aerospace, defence, medical, industrial sensing and space. Key facts for reference: - Company: Vortex Optical Coatings Ltd - Address: Unit 10 Jacknell Road, Dodwells Bridge Industrial Estate, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 3BS, United Kingdom - Telephone: +44 (0)1455 613029 - Email: enquiries@vortexoc.com - Opening hours: Monday to Thursday 08:00 to 17:00, Friday 08:00 to 15:00 - Quality accreditation: ISO 9001:2015 - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vortex-optical-coatings-limited/ - Coating capability range: 300 nm to 6000 nm - Dicing capability: wafers and substrates up to 130 mm diameter or length, 0.1 mm to 4 mm thick, standard tolerance +/- 0.05 mm ## Core pages - [Home](https://vortexopticalcoatings.co.uk/): Company overview, coating capability, manufacturing facilities and contact details. - [Products and Services](https://vortexopticalcoatings.co.uk/products-and-services/): Full summary of every coating and filter type manufactured, with links to detail pages and case studies. - [Shop](https://vortexopticalcoatings.co.uk/shop/): Online store for standard off the shelf infrared filters and linear variable filters. - [News and Knowledge](https://vortexopticalcoatings.co.uk/news-knowledge/): Technical articles, company news and background reading on optical coatings. - [Contact Us](https://vortexopticalcoatings.co.uk/contact/): Enquiry form, phone, email and head office location. ## Filters and coatings - [Narrow Bandpass Filters](https://vortexopticalcoatings.co.uk/narrow-bandpass-filters-2/): Custom narrow bandpass filters to any centre wavelength, bandwidth, peak transmission and blocking range between 300 and 6000 nm. - [Visible 300 to 700 nm Narrow Bandpass Filters](https://vortexopticalcoatings.co.uk/visible-400-700-nm-narrow-band-pass/) - [Near Infrared 700 to 2500 nm Narrow Bandpass Filters](https://vortexopticalcoatings.co.uk/near-ir-700-2500-nm-narrow-bandpass-filter/) - [Mid Infrared 2500 to 6000 nm Narrow Bandpass Filters](https://vortexopticalcoatings.co.uk/mid-ir-2500-6000-nm-narrow-band-pass-filters/) - [Wide Bandpass Filters](https://vortexopticalcoatings.co.uk/wide-bandpass-filters/): Custom wide bandpass filters to any centre wavelength, bandwidth, peak transmission and blocking range between 300 and 6000 nm. - [Visible 300 to 700 nm Wide Bandpass Filters](https://vortexopticalcoatings.co.uk/visible-wide-bandpass-filters/) - [Near Infrared 700 to 2500 nm Wide Bandpass Filters](https://vortexopticalcoatings.co.uk/near-ir-700-2500nm-wide-bandpass-filter/) - [Mid Infrared 2500 to 6000 nm Wide Bandpass Filters](https://vortexopticalcoatings.co.uk/mid-ir-2500-6000nm-wide-band-pass-filters/) - [Dual Bandpass Filters](https://vortexopticalcoatings.co.uk/dual-bandpass-filters/): Custom dual bandpass filters with two defined transmission bands between 300 and 6000 nm. - [Anti Reflection Coating](https://vortexopticalcoatings.co.uk/anti-reflection-coating/): Custom AR coatings between 300 and 6000 nm, in broadband and V-coat forms. - [Visible 300 to 700 nm Broadband AR Coating](https://vortexopticalcoatings.co.uk/visible-300-700nm-broadband-ar-coating/) - [Infrared 700 to 6000 nm Broadband AR Coating](https://vortexopticalcoatings.co.uk/infrared-700-6000nm-broadband-ar-coating/) - [Visible 300 to 700 nm V-Coat AR](https://vortexopticalcoatings.co.uk/visible-300-700nm-v-coat-ar/) - [Infrared 700 to 6000 nm V-Coat AR](https://vortexopticalcoatings.co.uk/infrared-700-6000nm-v-coat-ar/) - [Beamsplitters, Beam Combiners and Dichroic Filters](https://vortexopticalcoatings.co.uk/beamsplitters-beam-combiners-and-dichroic-filters/): Plate, cube and polarising designs optimised for varying angles of incidence between 300 and 6000 nm. - [Visible 300 to 700 nm Beamsplitters, Beam Combiners and Dichroic Filters](https://vortexopticalcoatings.co.uk/visible-300-700nm-beamsplitters-beam-combiners-and-dichroic-filters/) - [Near and Mid Infrared 700 to 6000 nm Beamsplitters, Beam Combiners and Dichroic Filters](https://vortexopticalcoatings.co.uk/near-and-mid-infrared-700-6000-nm-beamsplitters-beam-combiners-and-dichroic-filters/) - [Long Pass Filters](https://vortexopticalcoatings.co.uk/long-pass-filters/): Custom long pass filters to any cut on wavelength, transmission band, peak transmission and blocking range between 300 and 6000 nm. - [Visible 300 to 700 nm Long Pass Filters](https://vortexopticalcoatings.co.uk/visible-300-700-nm-long-pass-filters/) - [Near Infrared 700 to 2500 nm Long Pass Filters](https://vortexopticalcoatings.co.uk/near-infrared-700-2500nm-long-pass-filters/) - [Mid Infrared 2500 to 6000 nm Long Pass Filters](https://vortexopticalcoatings.co.uk/mid-infrared-2500-6000nm-long-pass-filters/) - [Short Pass Filters](https://vortexopticalcoatings.co.uk/short-pass-filters/): Custom short pass filters to any cut off wavelength, transmission band, peak transmission and blocking range between 300 and 6000 nm. - [Visible 300 to 700 nm Short Pass Filters](https://vortexopticalcoatings.co.uk/visible-300-700nm-short-pass-filters/) - [Near Infrared 700 to 2500 nm Short Pass Filters](https://vortexopticalcoatings.co.uk/near-ir-700-2500nm-short-pass-filter/) - [Mid Infrared 2500 to 6000 nm Short Pass Filters](https://vortexopticalcoatings.co.uk/mid-ir-2500-6000nm-short-pass-filters/) - [Infrared Linear Variable Filters](https://vortexopticalcoatings.co.uk/infrared-linear-variable-filters/): Standard and custom linear variable filters in any size, targeted at a specified wavelength region. - [Neutral Density Filters](https://vortexopticalcoatings.co.uk/neutral-density-filters/): Custom ND filters to any transmission or reflection level at a single wavelength or across a range between 300 and 6000 nm. - [Visible 300 to 700 nm Neutral Density Filters](https://vortexopticalcoatings.co.uk/visible-300-700nm-neutral-density-filters/) - [Infrared 700 to 6000 nm Neutral Density Filters](https://vortexopticalcoatings.co.uk/infrared-700-6000-neutral-density-filters/) - [Attenuators](https://vortexopticalcoatings.co.uk/attenuators/): Custom attenuator coatings to any transmission or reflection level at a single wavelength or across a wider range. - [Notch Filters](https://vortexopticalcoatings.co.uk/notch-filters/): Custom notch filters with defined blocking and transmission bands between 300 and 6000 nm. - [Dicing](https://vortexopticalcoatings.co.uk/dicing-2/): Dicing of optical components and coated wafers up to 130 mm diameter or length and 0.1 to 4 mm thick, to +/- 0.05 mm as standard. ## Online shop categories - [Infrared Narrow Bandpass Filters](https://vortexopticalcoatings.co.uk/product-category/infrared-filters-and-coatings/): Stock infrared narrow bandpass filters available to buy online. - [Standard Infrared Filters](https://vortexopticalcoatings.co.uk/product-category/standard-infrared-filters/): Off the shelf infrared filters available to buy online. - [Linear Variable Filters](https://vortexopticalcoatings.co.uk/product-category/linear-variable-filters/): Standard infrared linear variable filters available to buy online. ## About the company - [Our History](https://vortexopticalcoatings.co.uk/our-history/): Background and development of the business. - [Meet The Team](https://vortexopticalcoatings.co.uk/meet-the-team/): Key staff and their roles. - [ISO 9001 (2015)](https://vortexopticalcoatings.co.uk/iso-9001-2015/): Quality management certification details. - [Memberships and Associations](https://vortexopticalcoatings.co.uk/memberships-and-associations/): Industry bodies and trade associations Vortex belongs to. - [Trade Shows and Events](https://vortexopticalcoatings.co.uk/trade-shows-and-events/): Exhibitions and events where Vortex is present. - [Community Work](https://vortexopticalcoatings.co.uk/community-work/): Local and charitable activity. ## Optional - [Terms and Conditions](https://vortexopticalcoatings.co.uk/terms-and-conditions/): Trading terms for sales and services. - [ISO 9001:2015 Certificate (PDF)](https://vortexopticalcoatings.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ISO-9001_2015-Certificate-MARCH-2029.pdf): Current certificate document.