Optical Fiber Jacketing Options

Ocean Optics offers a variety of optical fiber jacketing options for its custom assemblies. Tell us about the environment and application in which the fiber assembly will be used and we'll help you to select the best jacketing material for the assembly.

	Jacketing Type:	PVC Monocoil
	Description:	OEM applications only
	Temperature Limits:	70 °C
	Chemical Resistance:	Poor
	Steam Sterilizable:	No
	Mechanical Tolerance:	Good
	Length Limits:	6 m

	Jacketing Type:	Zip Tube Blue PVDF*
	Description:	Best for budget-conscious applications; standard in our Laboratory-grade Assemblies
	Temperature Limits:	100 °C
	Chemical Resistance:	Poor
	Steam Sterilizable:	No
	Mechanical Tolerance:	Good
	Length Limits:	50 m

	Jacketing Type:	PEEK
	Description:	Good for hydrogen peroxide applications
	Temperature Limits:	260 °C
	Chemical Resistance:	Excellent
	Steam Sterilizable:	Yes
	Mechanical Tolerance:	Good
	Length Limits:	10 m

	Jacketing Type:	Zip Tube Blue PVDF*
	Description:	Best for budget-conscious applications; for larger diameter assemblies
	Temperature Limits:	100 °C
	Chemical Resistance:	Poor
	Steam Sterilizable:	No
	Mechanical Tolerance:	Good
	Length Limits:	50 m

	Jacketing Type:	PVC over Brass BX Tube
	Description:	Glossy PVC covered over brass BX tube
	Temperature Limits:	100 °C
	Chemical Resistance:	Good
	Steam Sterilizable:	No
	Mechanical Tolerance:	Good
	Length Limits:	20 m

	Jacketing Type:	Silicone Monocoil
	Description:	High-end jacketing; standard in Premium-grade assemblies
	Temperature Limits:	250 °C
	Chemical Resistance:	Good
	Steam Sterilizable:	Yes
	Mechanical Tolerance:	Good
	Length Limits:	20 m

	Jacketing Type:	Stainless-steel BX
	Description:	OEM applications only; optional polyolefin heatshrink overcoat
	Temperature Limits:	250 °C
	Chemical Resistance:	Good
	Steam Sterilizable:	Yes
	Mechanical Tolerance:	Poor
	Length Limits:	4 m

	Jacketing Type:	Stainless-steel fully interlocked BX
	Description:	Excellent stainless steel jacketing supports longer lengths of fiber; optional polyolefin heatshrink overcoat
	Temperature Limits:	250 °C
	Chemical Resistance:	Good
	Steam Sterilizable:	Yes
	Mechanical Tolerance:	Excellent
	Length Limits:	40 m

	Jacketing Type:	Brake Cable
	Description:	OEM applications only
	Temperature Limits:	120 °C
	Chemical Resistance:	Good
	Steam Sterilizable:	No
	Mechanical Tolerance:	Good
	Length Limits:	20 m

	Jacketing Type:	Stainless-steel BX with heat shrink
	Description:	Neoprene synthetic rubber over stainless steel; resists heat
	Temperature Limits:	120 °C
	Chemical Resistance:	good
	Steam Sterilizable:	No
	Mechanical Tolerance:	Excellent
	Length Limits:	10 m

	Jacketing Type:	Large-diameter stainless-steel BX for OEM applications only; optional polyolefin heatshrink overcoat
	Description:	Best for budget-conscious applications; standard in our Laboratory-grade Assemblies
	Temperature Limits:	250 °C
	Chemical Resistance:	Good
	Steam Sterilizable:	Yes
	Mechanical Tolerance:	Poor
	Length Limits:	4 m

* Custom printing available for OEMs.