WCA January 2011

Technology news

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. 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 Email : finesales@gmail.com Website : www.fineinternational.com

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’s single fibre assemblies m m

Fiberguide Industries Inc – USA Email : info@fiberguide.com

Website : www.fiberguide.com

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