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PHILTEC: Custom Fiberoptic Sensors for Non-contact Measurement of Linear Distance, Displacement and Vibration

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Cables

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Standard

A PVC jacket over a flat steel ribbon monocoil is the standard cable jacket, which is an excellent combination for general purpose usage. 

Alternatives

Interlocking Stainless Steel, Option C1, is the most popular alternative jacket, providing the highest temperature capability and maximum crush resistance with good flexibility. 

 Bending Radius 

Fiber optic cables sometimes are routed thru and around machinery. A rule of thumb when specifying jackets: 

  • For Option C1, minimum bend radius is 4x the jacket OD 
  • Flexible jackets like C3, C8, C11, minimum bend radius could be as small as 2x OD 

Vacuum

For vacuum & cryogenic applications, low outgassing materials are required. SS Interlock, PTFE and polyolefin are good choices. 

Notes

  1. Sensors with the longest cables have 2x higher noise levels.
  2. Please consult the factory when combining Options B,E and/or H.
ModelMaterialsTemperature RangeFeatures
nonePVC over Steel Monocoil+10 to +105 CGood general purpose, moderate crush resistance, moderate tensile strength.
C1Interlocking Stainless Steel-150 to +450 CHigh strength & temperature range, good flexibility.
C2Silicone-Fiberglass over
Steel Monocoil
-75 to +232 CFlexible and durable, moderate crush resistance, good tensile strength, radiation resistant.
C3Silicone-Fiberglass-75 to +232 CVery flexible and durable, light crush resistance, good tensile strength, excellent flex life and resistance to fatigue, radiation resistant.
C5PVC over Interlocking
Stainless Steel
+10 to +105 CExcellent pliability, does not stretch, resists lateral pressure, twisting & pulling, withstands repeated bending.
C6Convoluted PTFE-150 to +260 CGood for vacuum applications, moderate crush resistance, very flexible, MRI compatible. Opaque PTFE is available in limited sizes.
C7PTFE-150 to +260 CLiquid tight vapor barrier protection, very poor flexibility. Vacuum & MRI compatible.
C8PVC+10 to +107 CSmall lightweight, very flexible, liquid tight, MRI compatible, no crush resistance.
C9Annealed SS Tubing-150 to +450 CSemi-rigid, liquid tight, crush proof. Good for high temperature, high pressure, high vibration environments
C11Polyolefin Shrink Tubing-55 to +300 CSemi-Flexible, liquid tight, thin wall vapor barrier, not crush resistant. MRI and vacuum compatible, radiation resistant.
C12Polyolefin Over SS Interlok-55 to +300 CCrush proof, semi-flexible, liquid tight, thin wall vapor barrier, vacuum compatible.
C13Furcation Tubing+10 to +85 CPVC over Kevlar over Polypropylene fibers prevent stretching. Good for small fiber sensors, D20 or RC20 and smaller. MRI compatible and liquid tight. Light crush resistance but not kink resistant.
C14MiscellaneousCustomer choice for special application.

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