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| Rudy Project Introduces Cutting Edge Photochromic and Polarized
Photochromic Lens Technology - ImpactX™ Formulated Exclusively
for Rudy Project. |
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| What
is ImpactX™? |
| Since the development of CR-39 and
Polycarbonate over 40 years ago, there have been few
advances and innovations in high impact-resistant optical
polymer development. |
NXT® is a family of
patented polyurethane optical polymers, transparent and
unbreakable, originally developed for the military to
provide superior protection and performance: NXT® was
born in the USA in the early 1990’s when the
U.S. Government contracted Simula Technologies to develop
a new bullet-proof, transparent, and light-weight material
capable of providing superior protection, reliability
and longer lasting performance than polycarbonate. This
material is also used in the windows in post Sept.
11 cockpit doors being installed on airplanes and Apache
helicopter windshields panels; it is today available
for Rudy Project Technically Cool Eyewear under a unique
and unparalleled lens program: ImpactX™. |
| ImpactX™represents
today the most advanced technological solution in
the field of vision protection. Thanks to
their transparency and superior optical quality,
lenses made in NXT® ensure sharp vision and
unbeatable comfort: they are made by casting, a process
which ensures lower internal stress, higher optical
homogeneity and mechanical stability compared to
traditional Polycarbonate lenses. |
ImpactX™lens
technology offers breakthrough NXT® semi-rigid
molecular properties formulated exclusively for
Rudy Project. After
years of laboratory research and field tests with
 professional athletes, ImpactX™ has
been perfected with cutting edge light management
technology by combining photochromic particles and
advanced polarized technology in the mass, incorporating
thus superior impact resistance with enhanced visual
acuity, for virtually any climatic condition. |
| ImpactX™ Photochromic
lenses provide unique climatic management technology,
getting dark from low to high light transmission within
few seconds; ImpactX™Polarized
Photochromic enhance contrast and depth perception
while providing unparalleled eye protection. |
Why
ImpactX™?
1. GUARANTEED
UNBREAKABLE FOR LIFE
ImpactX™ NXT® is
stronger than any other lens material, guaranteed not to
break or crack, even in complex rimless frame.
2. SUPERIOR OPTICS
ImpactX™ NXT® has
lower refractive index, internal stress and chromatic
dispersion than polycarbonate, resulting in sharper
images, higher definition, reduces “rainbowing”,
and more visual comfort.
3. SUPERIOR ANTI-SCRATCH PROPERTIES
ImpactX™ NXT® lenses
feature a superior Quartz™scratch-resistant
antistatic coatings, which doesn’t attract dust.
4. LIGHTWEIGHT
ImpactX™ NXT® is
16% lighter than CR-39 and 10% lighter than Polycarbonate.
5. EXCLUSIVE SEMI-RIGID PLATFORM .
Tailor-made ImpactX™ NXT® formula
for superior safety and unparalleled protection.
6. CUTTING-EDGE PHOTOCHROMIC AND POLARIZED
TECHNOLOGY.
Enhanced visual acuity for any
climatic conditions.
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| ImpactX™ molecular
semi-rigid properties for enhanced safety |
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| ImpactX™ Polarized
Photochromic |
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| High-stressed D-Brand
polarized polycarbonate |
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| Characteristics |
Glass |
CR39 |
Polycarbonate |
Polyamide |
NXT |
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| Density gr/cm3 |
2,53 |
1,32 |
1,22 |
1,01 |
1,11 |
| Refractive index |
1,52 |
1,50 |
1,59 |
1,51 |
1,53 |
| Abbe number |
58,4 |
57,8 |
29 |
52 |
45 |
| Chemical resistance |
Good |
Good |
Poor |
Medium |
Good |
| Stress cracking |
Fragile |
Fragile |
Sensitive |
Sensitive |
Not Sensitive |
| Photochromic |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
| Suitable for Sports |
No |
No |
Good |
Medium |
Excellent |
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| FACTS: |
Lightweight .
ImpactX™ NXT® is
about 16% lighter than CR-39®and 10% than polycarbonate.
Impact resistance . ImpactX™ NXT® impact
resistance is higher than polycarbonate and passes
all impact resistance standards.
No stress Cracking or Crazing . Unlike polycarbonate
and other materials ImpactX™ NXT® is
not sensitive to stress cracking, so it does not craze
or break when subjected to mechanical strains.
Excellent workability . Unlike CR-39®,
polycarbonate and polyamide, ImpactX™ NXT® can
be easily drilled without brittleness or stress cracking
problems.
Processed by casting . Lenses in ImpactX™ NXT® are
made by casting, which ensures low internal stress,
high optical homogeneity, thermal and mechanical stability.
Such properties make ImpactX™ NXT® the
material ideally suited for high quality unbreakable
polarized lenses.
Excellent optical properties. ImpactX™ NXT® has
lower refraction index, internal stress, and chromatic
dispersion (Abbe number) than polycarbonate, resulting
in lower surface reflection and “rainbow effect”,
higher definition and sharper images.
High Chemical Resistance. Unlike polycarbonate
and polyamide, ImpactX™ NXT® is
not attacked by common chemicals or solvents (i.e.
acetone and methyl alcohol)
High thermal stability. ImpactX™ NXT® polymer
has high thermal stability and is not subject to optical
or mechanical distorsions, even when exposed to temperatures
in excess of 80°'a1C. |
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While the NXT® lenses are virtually unbreakable,
they may not be designed to be safety lenses and should
not be considered a permanent shield against eye injury. |
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