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IR Transmissivity of Nylon

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Philrock

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I would like to detect teeth on a sprocket made of nylon 6 using an IR opto-interrupter. The sprocket is 0.110" thick. The LED emits IR at 940 nm. Will the sprocket teeth successfully block the IR? Where can I find the IR transmissivity of Nylon?
 
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Harold,

This is helpful - thanks!
 
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