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UV-Resistant Optical Fiber - Industrial Supplier |
China
Supplier's customization ability
- Drawing-based customization
- Sample-based customization
- Full customization
Minimum order quantity: 1 kilometers
Shipping total: To be negotiated
- Lead time:
- confirmed with the quotation
- Packaging:
- standard export packing
- Samples:
- available on request
Product details
Technical Specifications of UV-Resistant Optical Fiber for Industrial Applications
| Property | Parameter | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Product Name | UV-Resistant Optical Fiber for Industrial Applications | High-durability optical fiber engineered for UV-intensive industrial environments |
| Material Grade | Silica Core / Fluorinated Polymer Cladding (Equiv. IEC 60793-2-10 Type A1a/A1b) | High-purity fused silica core with UV-stabilized fluoropolymer coating; international equiv. Corning SMF-28 Ultra, Fujikura SM-28 |
| Standard Compliance | IEC 60793-2-10, IEC 60794-1-2, ASTM F2164, RoHS 2011/65/EU | Compliant with international optical fiber and cable performance standards |
| Core Composition | SiO₂ ≥99.9%, GeO₂ dopant (index grading), OH⁻ ≤1 ppm | Ultra-low hydroxyl content minimizes UV-induced attenuation degradation |
| Coating Material | UV-stabilized acrylate or PTFE/polyimide outer jacket | Polyimide coating rated for UV resistance; PTFE option for extreme chemical exposure |
| UV Resistance Rating | Wavelength range: 200–400 nm; Irradiance tolerance: ≥1000 W/m² continuous | Tested per IEC 60068-2-5 (Solar Radiation); no measurable degradation after 1000 h UV exposure |
| Tensile Strength | ≥100 kpsi (690 MPa) proof-tested per IEC 60793-1-30 | Ensures mechanical integrity under installation tension and long-term industrial stress |
| Yield Strength | Bend radius (static): ≥30 mm; Dynamic bend radius: ≥50 mm | Minimum bend radius per IEC 60794-1-2 Method E11; prevents microbending loss |
| Elongation | Strain limit: ≤0.5% (long-term); ≤1.0% (short-term) | Per IEC 60793-1-31; maintains signal integrity under mechanical load |
| Attenuation | ≤0.35 dB/km @ 1310 nm; ≤0.20 dB/km @ 1550 nm | Measured per IEC 60793-1-40 OTDR method; UV-aged attenuation increase ≤0.05 dB/km |
| Dimension Range | Core/Cladding: 9/125 µm (SM), 50/125 µm or 62.5/125 µm (MM); Coating OD: 250 µm or 900 µm; Cable length: 1–5000 m/reel | Custom lengths and buffer configurations available; tight-buffered or loose-tube constructions |
| Operating Temperature | -55°C to +150°C (polyimide coating); -40°C to +85°C (acrylate coating) | Polyimide-coated variant suitable for high-temperature industrial furnaces and outdoor UV exposure |
| Surface Finish | Smooth, continuous UV-stabilized jacket; color-coded per TIA-598-D | No surface cracks or voids; jacket hardness Shore D ≥55 per ASTM D2240 |
| Application | Industrial automation, UV curing systems, outdoor sensing, laser delivery, solar energy monitoring, chemical plant instrumentation | Suitable for environments with prolonged UV radiation, high temperatures, and chemical exposure |
| Certification | UL 1651, CE, RoHS, REACH, ISO 9001:2015 | Third-party certified; factory test reports and material safety data sheets available upon request |
| Packaging | Wooden or plastic reels: 500 m, 1000 m, 2000 m standard; custom reels available | Moisture-proof sealed packaging with UV-protective outer wrap; labeled per IEC 60794-1 |
| MOQ | 500 m per specification | OEM/ODM orders accepted; volume pricing available for ≥5000 m orders |
UV-Resistant Optical Fiber - Industrial Supplier |
UV-Resistant Optical Fiber for Industrial Applications is engineered to deliver reliable signal transmission in environments where prolonged ultraviolet radiation exposure would degrade conventional fiber optic cables. Industries such as outdoor telecommunications, solar energy monitoring, aerospace, and harsh-environment sensing demand fiber solutions that maintain optical clarity and structural integrity under continuous UV bombardment. Standard optical fibers experience polymer jacket degradation, increased attenuation, and micro-cracking when exposed to UV radiation levels exceeding 200 mW/cm² over extended periods. Our UV-resistant optical fiber incorporates specialized coating systems and buffer materials that withstand UV irradiance without compromising transmission efficiency. With attenuation values as low as 0.2 dB/km at 1550 nm wavelength and a UV-stabilized jacket rated for over 20 years of outdoor service life, this fiber finds extensive application in photovoltaic plant monitoring networks, outdoor distributed temperature sensing (DTS) systems, military field communications, and industrial automation installations exposed to solar radiation.
What is UV-Resistant Optical Fiber for Industrial Applications?
UV-Resistant Optical Fiber for Industrial Applications is a specialized fiber optic cable constructed with UV-stabilized polymer coatings, typically fluorinated ethylene propylene (FEP) or UV-grade polyurethane jackets, designed to resist photodegradation caused by ultraviolet radiation in the 280–400 nm spectrum. The fiber core, commonly silica-based with a numerical aperture of 0.22 NA, retains optical performance under continuous outdoor or UV-lamp exposure, serving critical roles in industrial sensing, communications, and power monitoring systems.
UV-Resistant Optical Fiber for Industrial Applications Manufacturing Process
Production begins with high-purity fused silica preform fabrication using the modified chemical vapor deposition (MCVD) or outside vapor deposition (OVD) process, achieving core refractive indices precise to ±0.0005. The drawn fiber, with a standard 125 µm cladding diameter, receives a dual-layer acrylate primary coating followed by a UV-stabilized secondary buffer layer incorporating carbon black or hindered amine light stabilizers (HALS) at concentrations of 0.5–2.0% by weight. Final jacketing applies UV-grade materials rated to withstand cumulative UV doses exceeding 500 MJ/m² without tensile strength loss below 50 kpsi.
UV-Resistant Optical Fiber Technical Specifications
Key parameters include a core diameter of 9/50/62.5 µm (single-mode or multimode options), cladding diameter of 125 ± 1 µm, and operating temperature range of -55°C to +85°C. Attenuation is rated at ≤0.35 dB/km at 1310 nm and ≤0.20 dB/km at 1550 nm per IEC 60793-2-50 standards. The UV-stabilized outer jacket achieves a minimum tensile strength of 8.9 N per IEC 60794-1-2 Method E1, with bend radius tolerance of 10× cable diameter under UV-aged conditions. UV exposure resistance is validated per ASTM G154 cycle 1 protocol for 2,000 hours minimum.
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