Wave Retarder Film / Waveplate Film

Quarter-wave and full-wave retardation films for circular polarizers, strain inspection and optical systems

Wave retarder film, also called waveplate film, phase difference film or retardation film, introduces a phase shift between polarization components of light.

Mecan USA offers MGR125 and MCR140N quarter-wave retarder films, as well as MGR570 full-wave sensitive color film. These films are available from a single sheet for evaluation, prototyping, laboratory use and industrial applications.

Quarter-Wave Film Full-Wave Film Waveplate Film Retardation Film Single Sheet Available

Wave Retarder Film Product Lineup

MGR125

Quarter-wave retarder film with approximately 125 nm retardation. Budget type for general optical applications.

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MCR140N

Industrial-grade quarter-wave retarder film with approximately 140 nm retardation for stable optical performance.

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MGR570

Full-wave retarder film / sensitive color film for strain inspection, polarized microscopy and stress visualization.

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MGR125 - Quarter-Wave Retarder Film / Retardation 125 nm

■ Quarter-wave retarder film / phase difference film.

■ Retardation: approximately 123 nm ± 5 nm.

■ High light transmittance, greater than 90%.

■ Thin polycarbonate film, approximately 70 μm, easy to cut and process.

■ Suitable for circular polarizers, 3D optical systems and general optical applications.


PDF MGR125 Data Sheet

Item Code	Size	Unit Price
MGR125-1	100 x 50 cm \| t = 0.07 mm	$77
MGR125-2	50 x 50 cm \| t = 0.07 mm	$48
MGR125-4	50 x 25 cm \| t = 0.07 mm	$32

* Small free sample piece available. Please use the inquiry form for requests.
* Bulk price available for orders of more than 10 units.

MCR140N - Quarter-Wave Retarder Film / Retardation 140 nm

■ Industrial-grade quarter-wave retarder film.

■ Retardation: 140 nm ± 10 nm.

■ Thin polycarbonate film, approximately 70 μm, easy to cut and process.

■ Designed for stable optical performance in demanding environments.

■ Used in circular polarizers, imaging optics and precision optical systems.


PDF MCR140N Data Sheet

Item Code	Size	Unit Price
MCR140N-1	100 x 50 cm \| t = 0.07 mm	$102
MCR140N-2	50 x 50 cm \| t = 0.07 mm	$61
MCR140N-4	50 x 25 cm \| t = 0.07 mm	$38

* Small free sample piece available. Please use the inquiry form for requests.
* Bulk price available for orders of more than 10 units.

MGR570 - Full-Wave Retarder Film / Sensitive Color Film

■ Full-wave 1λ retarder film / sensitive color film.

■ Retardation: approximately 565 nm ± 6 nm.

■ Thin polycarbonate film, approximately 63 μm, sheet and roll types available.

■ Ideal for strain and stress inspection of glass and plastics.

■ Used in polarized microscopes and optical inspection systems.


PDF MGR570 Data Sheet

Item Code	Size		Unit Price
MGR570-1	100 x 50 cm \| t = 0.065 mm		$148
MGR570-2	50 x 50 cm \| t = 0.065 mm		$91
MGR570-Roll	Size		Price / m
	Roll Type Width 50 cm \| t = 0.065 mm	2-3 m	$140 / m
		4-9 m	$130 / m
		10 m -	$124 / m

* Small free sample piece available. Please use the inquiry form for requests.
* Bulk price available for orders of more than 10 units.

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Please contact us here. Single-sheet orders and evaluation inquiries are welcome.

Quarter-Wave vs. Full-Wave Retarder Film

How to Choose

Choose the appropriate retarder film depending on the required optical function.

Quarter-wave retarder film: commonly used to convert linearly polarized light into circularly polarized light.
Full-wave retarder film: commonly used for strain and stress inspection, sensitive color observation and polarized optical analysis.
MGR125 / MCR140N: suitable for circular polarizer construction, imaging optics and general waveplate use.
MGR570: suitable for polarized microscopy, optical inspection systems and stress visualization of transparent materials.

Typical Applications

Waveplate and retardation films are widely used in industrial and laboratory optical systems.

Circular polarizers
Polarized microscopy
Optical inspection systems
Strain / stress analysis of glass and plastics
Sensitive color observation
3D optical systems and imaging optics

FAQ - Wave Retarder Film / Waveplate Film

Q. What is wave retarder film?
A. Wave retarder film, also called waveplate film, phase difference film or retardation film, is an optical film that introduces a phase shift between polarization components of light. It is used in circular polarizers, strain inspection, polarized microscopy and optical systems.

Q. What is the difference between quarter-wave and full-wave retarder film?
A. Quarter-wave retarder film is commonly used to convert linearly polarized light into circularly polarized light, while full-wave retarder film is often used for strain inspection and sensitive color observation in polarized optical systems.

Q. Which products are available on this page?
A. This page includes MGR125 quarter-wave retarder film, MCR140N quarter-wave retarder film and MGR570 full-wave retarder film.

Q. Can I buy only one sheet?
A. Yes. Single-sheet ordering is available for evaluation, prototyping and industrial use.

Q. What applications is full-wave retarder film used for?
A. Full-wave retarder film is typically used for strain and stress inspection of glass and plastics, polarized microscopes and sensitive color observation applications.