Alrad Instruments Ltd

Through our six technology divisions, ALRAD Imaging, ALRAD Electronics, ALRAD Photonics, ALRAD Medical, ALRAD Thermal and ALRAD Vacuum, we offer thousands of product items from the world's leading manufacturers. We also provide installation, demonstration, and product support services. 

We represent many of our principals as their sole distributor in the UK. Some of these exclusive companies have been with us since the 1970s, many of our distribution agreements have been in place for a very long time and that must say something about the service we offer. The products and service we provide open up new opportunities for our customers to improve quality,automation and productivity which is why many of our existing customers have been experiencing ALRAD high quality service for decades.

Alrad employ experienced staff to help our customers generate a competitive edge for their companies backed by world class products.

Alrad are members of the UKIVA (United Kingdom Industrial Vision Association) group of organizations and companies within the PPMA ( Processing and Packaging Machinery Association).


ALRAD Imaging supplies imaging components, equipment and services to both industrial system integrators, OEMs, scientific and research customers.

ALRAD Electronics provides a wide range of optical detectors, laser products, high voltage components, optoelectronic sockets, analytical systems and densitometers.

ALRAD Photonics offers Infrared detectors, power supplies, laser diode modules, photodetectors, optoelectronic components , optical filters, diffraction gratings and laser accessories.

ALRAD Medical is responsible for the marketing and sales of air disinfection systems, endoscope cameras, medical screening, molecular detection, personal protection equipment, temperature screening, UV sterilization and UV C Germicidal LED Lighting.

ALRAD Thermal is responsible for marketing and sales of automotive thermal cameras, commercial vision thermal cameras, thermal industrial cameras, thermal security cameras and thermography thermal cameras

ALRAD Vacuum provides a range of product for high vacuum and space applications including electron multipliers, long distance microscopes for vacuum chamber ports and vacuum image sensors

If you need any help in selecting the right product for your application
please call our friendly sales office on 01635 937000
we will be pleased to assist you.

  1. Optical components and thin film coatings

    Optical components and thin film coatings

    Reynard Corporation manufactures custom optical components & thin film coatings from 0.2um to 50um (UV to far IR)to demanding specifications for military, aerospace, medical and telecommunication applications.

    In-house services include design support, optical and mechanical fabrication, photolithography, component sub-assembly and MIL-Spec environmental testing.

    Reynard’s extensive manufacturing programme includes:-

    - Optical filters (for operation between 400 nm and 9.5 microns)

    - Prisms, mirrors, windows, flats, retardation plates and beam splitters

    - Custom coatings

    Reynard focuses on manufacturing the highest quality products with excellent customer service by building relationships with their customers and understanding their optical needs. Their team is committed to the values of ISO9001:2008 as a means to continually improve the products they make in terms of quality, on-time-delivery, and cost.
    From simple AR coatings to complex multi-band filters, precision beam splitters, and performance mirrors, their Engineers have the expertise and a proven track record of designing and manufacturing sophisticated and environmentally durable optics.
    You know the requirements of your system best. So, whether you need prototype quantities or are ready to scale to large production volume, we want to partner with you to help you in Perfecting Your Light™.