High temperature resistant optical fiber
Fibercore
* Survives composite embedding temperatures
* Maintains composite material strength when embedded
* Survives sterilisation temperatures
Conventional acrylate coatings have a temperature ceiling of ~ 85 oC and must be applied to thicknesses of at least 40 µm to provide adequate mechanical protection. HB-P is coated with a 10 µm layer of polyimide - a high performance polymer used throughout the electronics industry. The result is a fiber of significantly reduced cross-sectional area ('Low Profile') which can withstand temperatures as high as 400 oC (300 oC continuous) - sufficient to survive both medical sterilization and the curing temperatures of even the highest performance laminates. HB-P is particularly suited to embedded 'Smart-Skins' type applications because of its low-profile, which helps to maintain composite strength, through reductions in the area of the Resin Rich Zone ('RRZ').
