ArmD^® Metal-Coated Silica Fibers

ArmD® silica fibers, coated with metals like Tin, Copper, Aluminum, and Carbon-primed Aluminum, boast exceptional heat resistance, outperforming other fiber types in high-temperature environments. Ideal for demanding settings, these metal-coated fibers ensure reliability and durability.

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Advantages
Technical data

Advantages

Available for all fibers
Exceptional resistance to high temperatures
Robust resistance to harsh chemicals
Solderable for convenient integration
Hermetically sealed for enhanced durability

Technical data

Wavelength / spectral range

same as fiber of choice

Numerical aperture (NA)

0.37 ± 0.02 | 0.48 ± 0.02 | 0.52±0.02 | 0.57±0.02 or customized

Operating temperature

- 270 to + 600 °C

Core diameter

Available from 25 to 2000 μm

Core thickness

Tin: 15 to 50 | Copper: 15 to 50 | Aluminum: 15 to 150

Tensile strength (short gauge), GPa

Tin: 6 to 9 | Copper: 2 to 3 | Aluminum: 3.5 to 6

Two point bending strength, GPa

Tin: >10 | Copper: >10 | Aluminum: >10

Static fatigue parameter, n

Tin: >100 | Copper: >100 | Aluminum: >100

Minimum bending radius

100 × diameter (short-term mechanical stress) 200 × diameter (during use with high laser power)

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