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New single fibre assemblies
To allow the use of fibre optics in potentially damaging environments,
Fiberguide Industries has introduced a new standard line of single fibre
assemblies.
Fiberguide’s assemblies have proved effective in a number of scientific and
industrial applications ranging from light measurement, process monitoring and
control, to UV-VIS spectroscopy, chromatography and fluorescence.
Single fibre assemblies are available
with two choices of chemical resis-
tant, non-magnetic sheathing. For
general purpose use, Fiberguide’s
furcation tubing is comprised of a
Kevlar reinforced PVC sleeve over
a polypropylene tube.
Furcation tubing is non-conductive
and protects fibres with a liquid-tight
seal.
For more specialised applications,
Fiberguide offers stainless steel
monocoil sheathing. The monocoil is vacuum compatible and resistant to tight
bending, crushing, cutting, kinking and high temperatures.
Both standard cable designs are rated for use at ambient temperatures. Single
fibre assemblies are available with core sizes ranging from 50µ to 1000µ and
wavelengths from deep UV (DUV) to UV-VIS and VIS-IR. Assemblies are also
available upon request with ST and FC connectors and in continuous lengths up
to 50m.
Fiberguide Industries Inc – USA
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Payoffs and take-ups
Fine International offers a wide range of payoffs and take-ups. Three basic
versions are available for handling medium to large size reels: cantilevered,
floor traversing and portal.
Cantilevered versions utilise a rigid frame design and allow for picking up reels
direct from the floor. The cantilevered design usually restricts weight capacity.
The telescoping frame design collapses the end of the machine into the reel and
utilises an electric lift system.
Standard portal units utilise a rigid frame and bring the hanging pintle arms
together. The reel limitation of the telescoping and portal version is typically one
half of the maximum size. The telescoping and portal version are most commonly
used for traversing reel style, where the reel itself is traversed to provide optimum
winding and unwinding with minimal cable stress. All units are available in sizes
ranging from 1,250–3,200mm (50" to 126").
Smaller reel sizes can be handled with overhung shaft style, cantilevered or fixed
pintle designs. Overhung shaft style machines can be used for reel sizes up to
800mm but A-frame units with dual-side supported shafts can be utilised for
much larger reel sizes. Fixed pintle designs can handle typical line speeds up to
2,000fpm (600mpm) and utilise lift platforms to get the reel into place. These
machines typically have limited reel width range. The cantilevered versions are
the best for medium to large sized reels and can cover a wide range of operating
line speeds.
Fine also offers a wide range of multiple reel systems for cablers or bunchers.
Dual reel takeup systems are available in manual, semi-automatic or fully
automatic and horizontal semi-automatic coiling machines are also available.
Fine International Corporation – USA Fax: +1 732 933 4005
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