Process Fiber Optic Cables

FiberTech Optica designs and manufactures process grade fiber optic cables and bundles for industrial applications in harsh environments.  Robust design allow fiber optic coupling of various probes (reflectance, immersion, transmission, ATR) as well as flow cells to single or multi-channel process instrumentation.

Industrial fiber optic cable technical specifications

  • Rugged with multiple levels of protection
  • Various options available
    • Fiber reinforced with secondary buffer
    • Inner tubing (PVC, Hytrel, PTFE, Polyurethane)
    • Outer tubing (PVC or Silicone coated monocoil, Armoured conduit, PTFE hose with stainless steel braid)
  • Reinforced connectors (SMA, FC, ST) or custom ferrules
  • Length up to 1000 m (3000 ft)
  • High temperature (up to 250°C, 480°F)
  • High pressure (up to Mpa, 280 psi)
  • Moisture & humidity
  • Solvents & corrosive chemicals
  • Shock & vibration

Advantages of fiber optic cables

  • Measurement over long distances
  • Greater flexibility in plant layout
  • Increased reliability and reduced downtime
  • Higher sample throughput

Applications of fiber optic cables in industry

  • Remote spectroscopy (FT-NIR, FT-IR, FT-Raman)
  • On-line process control
  • Real-time monitoring
  • Raw material identification/characterization

Fiber optic cable application sectors

  • Oil & Gas
  • Food & Beverage
  • Fine chemicals
  • Power
  • Metals, minerals, mining