• Strip of optical cork showing the cross-grain texture for musical instruments
  • Multiple pieces of all natural high quality optical cork strips showing the direction of the grain
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Optical Cork | 1/16in thickness | Linear Inch

Optical Cork | 1/16in thickness | Linear Inch

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SKU: optic-1.5

Description

Optical cork is the highest quality grade natural cork material used primarily in musical instrument repair and manufacturing. Unlike standard natural cork sheets, optical cork is cut so the grain runs across the strip rather than through it. This helps provide a smoother surface, improved flexibility, and more consistent performance in precision applications.

These thin cork strips (approximately 1.5mm or 1/16 inch thick) are cut directly from high-quality cork oak bark, ensuring a dense, uniform structure ideal for instrument components such as clarinet, saxophone, and other woodwind instrument pads, joints, and fittings. Optical cork strips are 100% natural and a truly sustainable, eco-friendly product.

Why Choose Optical Cork?

  • Cross-grain structure: Grain runs across the cork for improved flexibility and smoother operation
  • Instrument-grade quality: Designed specifically for musical instrument repair and manufacturing
  • Consistent density: Provides reliable compression and long-lasting performance
  • Precision material: Ideal for tight-fitting joints and moving components
  • 100% natural cork: Sustainably harvested with no synthetic additives

SOLD PER LINEAR INCH. MINIMUM ORDER IS 25 LINEAR INCHES.

Product Features

  • Top quality natural cork designed for instrument repair and precision applications
  • 100% natural cork cut directly from the cork oak bark
  • Cross-grain (optical cut) structure for enhanced flexibility and smooth performance
  • Consistent density for reliable compression and long-lasting performance in precision applications
  • Thin, uniform material ideal for tight-fitting joints and moving components
  • Easy to cut, shape, and install for custom applications

Dimensions & Specifications

Thickness: Approx. 1.5mm (1/16 inch)
Width: Approx. 19mm (¾ inch) usable width
Length: Sold per Linear Inch

Material: Solid natural cork
Minimum Order: 25 linear inches

Installation & Care

Optical cork strips can be cut to length and shaped with standard cork-working tools. For instrument repair applications, contact adhesive is typically used to adhere cork to instrument joints and fittings. Trim to fit using a sharp blade for clean, precise edges.

Use Cases

  • Clarinet cork replacement
  • Saxophone neck and joint cork
  • Woodwind instrument repair and maintenance
  • Precision sealing and cushioning applications
  • Specialty craft or technical uses requiring thin, flexible cork

Other Details

Due to the natural characteristics of cork and variations in screen displays, natural material may exhibit slight variation in color and texture.

Designed for professional and DIY instrument repair applications

Made from renewable cork oak bark

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