CYCAD
CLEARGOLD
OPTICAL POLISHING PITCH
CYCAD CLEARGOLD optical pitches were introduced in 1984. They exceed the optical polishing properties of CYCAD optical pitches when used to polish glass or quartz. CYCAD CLEARGOLD pitches are low melting and clear, resembling honey in appearance. Their transparency and low melting point makes them superior materials for special polishing situations such as ceramic glasses. CYCAD CLEARGOLD pitch was developed in part to allow control of hardness by changing polishing coolant temperature, and has a large change of hardness with temperature to favor this property.
CYCAD CLEARGOLD optical pitch is available in soft, medium, medium-hard, and hard grades.
CLEARGOLD Pitch in twenty five pound pails$ 9.00 per pound
CLEARGOLD Pitch in five pound cans$12.00per pound
CLEARGOLD Pitch in one pound cans$15.00 per pound
CYCAD
BLACKGOLD
OPTICAL POLISHING PITCH
CYCAD BLACKGOLD optical polishing pitch is the fastest polishing pitch that is commercially available. It can be used with any of the common abrasives (rouge, ceria, or alumina). For regular optical requirements, users of CYCAD BLACKGOLD optical polishing pitch should find that they can significantly improve productivity over their present material.
CYCAD BLACKGOLD pitch will polish very rapidly at low lap pressure – down to 0.1 pound per square inch. Our research into polishing mechanisms shows that such low pressures greatly reduce microscale lap deformation and microscale work piece deformation, so that truly planar polishing occurs (stoss effect). Since speed is not significantly sacrificed by low pressures if basic pitch speed is good, we believe CYCAD BLACKGOLD opens the door to practical production rates for better surfaces.
CYCAD BLACKGOLD optical pitch is available in soft, medium, medium-hard and hard grades.
BLACKGOLD Pitch in twenty five pound pails$10.00 per pound
BLACKGOLD Pitch in five pound cans$14.00 per pound
BLACKGOLD Pitch in one pound cans$18.00per pound
CYCAD
BLOCKER
BLOCKING PITCH
CYCAD BLOCKER is a production proven, ochre based blocking pitch. This particular formulation is harder than many others, and has been found to hold its shape even at higher than normal ambient temperatures. An extra hard formulation is available on special order for unusual situations.
5.5 Pound (2.5 kg) can$30.00
YUCCA WAX
OPTICAL POLISHING WAX
CYCAD YUCCA WAX is a product of our continuing search into the polishing process. YUCCA WAX is an ideal replacement for optical pitch in applications involving soft materials or where pitch is not a suitable material. YUCCA WAX has been 0reported to polish glass at about the same rate as regular CYCAD OPTICAL PITCH. It is superior to pitch for polishing soft materials like copper and organic crystals. It is particularly good for polishing organic crystals that are being developed for non-liner optical materials. Soft materials often give slicks and scratches with pitch laps. YUCCA WAX is also an excellent material for zinc selenide.
YUCCA WAX is much cleaner to work with than pitch. It may be mixed with pitch as a powerful softening agent and to provide superior properties in some applications.
YUCCA WAX is presently available from inventory only in HARD and SOFT grade (corresponding to CYCAD pitch grades). Other grades are available on request.
YUCCA WAX in 2.2pound (1 kg) blocks$20.00
CYCAD
OPTICAL PITCH
CYCAD optical pitch is our basic pitch, proven by nearly 50 years of industrial use. It is a fast polishing pitch that has been accepted by the optical industry for use in polishing glass, germanium, molybdenum, nickel, silicon, selenides, and other difficult to polish metal and crystalline materials. It is also excellent for polishing glass or quartz. CYCAD pitch is a low loading pitch, which shows minimum change in hardness with temperature.
CYCAD pitch is available in soft, medium, medium-hard, and hard grades from inventory. Extra-hard grade is available on request. The prices given here apply to all grades of CYCAD optical pitch.
CYCAD Pitch in twenty five pound pails$7.00 per pound
CYCAD Pitch in five pound cans$10.00 per pound
CYCAD Pitch in one pound cans$14.00 per pound
January 1, 2014
To Our Customers:
Unfortunately, we have found it necessary to Increase prices this year. The last increase was in 2011. Until now, we have been able to maintain our price stability by increasing the efficiency of our operations and by quantity purchasing. Unfortunately increases in the price of petroleum products, rosin, and shipping have forced us to increase prices. As you are aware, we include the cost of ground transportation within the continental United States in the price of our materials.
If there are new products that you would like to see us produce, let us know. We are always interested in developing new tools for the optical industry.
ORDERING INFORMATION
PHONE/FAX/E-mail ORDERS
Companies with established credit usually order by phone or fax for fastest service. Our phone number is:
(505) 425 9505
Fax orders may be sent to the same number. Our e-mail address is
If a follow-up purchase order is sent, it should be clearly marked “CONFIRMING” so that the order will not be duplicated.
While we attempt to monitor the phone continuously between 8 AM and 5 PM Mountain time, it is sometimes necessary for all of our people to be out of the office. An answering machine installed on the phone makes it possible for messages to be left 24 hours per day, seven days per week. We can usually reply to a recorded message within an hour during business hours.
MAIL ORDERS
Purchase orders from established companies in the optical industry will be accepted. Orders from individuals should be accompanies by a check unless other arrangements have been made in advance. New Mexico customers should include sales tax if we do not have a valid nontaxable transaction certificate on file. Mail orders should be sent to:
CYCAD PRODUCTS, LLC
763 Dora Celeste Drove
Las Vegas, New Mexico87701
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Payment is expected within 30 days. We will not ship to any company with an account over 60 days old unless special arrangements are made in advance.
SHIPPING
CYCAD will normally pay shipping within the continental United States if we select the transportation. We normally ship via United Parcel Service. If the buyer requests special shipping such as truck or air freight, all shipping costs are at the buyer’s expense.
This catalog is effectiveJanuary 1, 2014 and replaces all previous price lists.
CYCAD PRODUCTS, LLC
2014
CYCAD PRODUCTS, LLC
763 Dora Celeste Drive
Las Vegas, New Mexico
87701
Phone/Fax (505) 425 9505