Our Bulletin 43P Plastic Fiber Optic Cables are constructed of a single acrylic monofilament and are most efficient when used with visible red status indicator light sources. Plastic fibers are generally more cost effective than glass fiber optic cables and are ideal for applications that require continuous flexing of the fiber. A wide range of fiber optic tips are available. Ideal for continuous flexing applications Individual (transmitted beam) and bifurcated (reflective) fiber styles Wide range of specialty fiber optic cable tips available Teflon coated fiber optic cables for liquid level applications in caustic environments
Standard cable length of 2 m (6.6 ft) 30 m (98.5 ft) unterminated fiber cable spools available Maximum temperature rating of 70 °C (158 °F) Plastic fiber-optic cables consist of plastic fibres. Each individual plastic fibre conducts light by means of total reflection at a wavelength range from 400 nm to 700 nm. Plastic fiber-pptic cables should not be subjected to tensile forces.
Plastic optical fiber (POF) or polymer optical fiber is an optical fiber that is made out of polymer. Similar to glass optical fiber, POF transmits light (for illumination or data) through the core of the fiber. How are polymer fibers made? Synthetic fibers are produced through a process of spinning, where a polymeric liquid is extruded through fine holes called spinnerets. After this, the resulting fibers are drawn out to a specific length to increase the crystallinity and consequently the strength of the fibers.
