Metal - Stainless Steel & Aluminum
The design of a metal gobo is laser cut out of stainless steel allowing light to shine through and project a white pattern on the surface. A color filter can be added to the fixture if color is desired.
Metal gobos require "bridging" which are very small lines that connect the internal structure of letters and designs. If bridging is not added, enclosed areas, such as the inside of the letter 'O', would fall out.
Apollo metal gobos are made from 8 mil stainless steel with a high level of nickel and chromium. This type of steel produces a very durable gobo with fine detail image and a long life.
Competitor's gobos are made from 5 mil stainless steel with a high level of carbon. The carbon begins to oxidize (rust) and breakdown faster than a gobo made from steel with nickel and chromium.
Check it out! A magnet requires carbon steel to stick. A magnet will not stick to an Apollo gobo. However, since competitor's use carbon steel to make their gobos, it'll stick.
In order to ensure the highest quality, some patterns cannot be produced in a particular size or substrate. If you need a metal gobo, contact your authorized Apollo Dealer and they can help you.
Aluminum® Option
Metal gobos now available in Aluminum! Apollo has worked hard to continually innovate in the gobo industry, and we continue that tradition by offering all our metal patterns in aluminum. Aluminum Gobos by Apollo MFG offer excellent dissipation and a longer life span than traditional stainless steel gobos.
Apollo Aluminum gobos are .016" and are available in all sizes dependent on the pattern's level of detail and gobo size.
Custom Gobos
Can't find the perfect gobo? Custom gobos can be created from logos, photos or your own artwork. If you need help creating a design, contact your authorized Apollo Dealer to answer any questions.
Metal Gobo Features and Specifications
| Stainless Steel | Aluminum | |
| Material | .008" Stainless Steel | .016" Aluminum |
| Color | Black & White | Black & White |
| Image/Process | Vector/Laser-cut | Vector/Laser-cut |
| Fixture2 | Incandescent/LED | Incandescent/LED |
| Bezel | Not Included | Not Included |
- Longevity is affected by many factors including; fixture, usage, environment, pattern and other factors. Hours are not guaranteed.
- Verify fixture size prior to placing any order.