DrakaElite’s High Temperature Resistant Fibers provide optimum transmission performance in their wavelength operating ranges. It can be used in all cable constructions designed for high temperature environments, including loose tube, metal tube and central tube designs.
In spite of their high intrinsic strength, optical fibers need coatings to ensure the protection and the maintenance of such strength throughout their lifetime, when exposed to all kinds of stresses which can cause optical fiber fatigue.
High temperature is one such cause, which can often be encountered in harsh environments. The different coatings used by Draka protect the optical fiber during installation and operation in applications exposed to high temperatures (Acrylate: 150°C and Silicone: 200°C). This high temperature resistant coating can be combine with any Draka glass.