Buying Plastic Optical Fibers
Plastic optical fibers (POF) are made from materials like PMMA (acrylic), polystyrene, or polycarbonates. They are used as multimode fibers for short or moderate distance optical communications and as light pipes for various applications.
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Find Suppliers for Plastic Optical Fibers
13 suppliers for plastic optical fibers (POF) are listed in the RP Photonics Buyer's Guide, out of which 2 present their product descriptions. Both manufacturers and distributors can be registered.
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![]() The Future Depends on Optics Edmund Optics101 East Gloucester Pike Barrington, NJ 08007 United States | ![]() Optical grade fiber plastic optics are designed to provide higher transmission in the visible region of the spectrum. They can be used for a wide range of applications, from general industrial light guides to short-distance data transmission. The fiber is tough and flexible but is not designed to bear loads. |
![]() Mlynské luhy 31 821 05 Bratislava Slovakia | ![]() Plastic optical fiber (POF), made from polymer, transmits light through its core, similar to glass optical fiber. POF typically has diameters between 0.25 mm and 1.5 mm and is often terminated with a probe or threaded tip on the sensing end. Plastic fiber optics are more flexible, less expensive. They are suitable for tight spaces and can be cut to length in the field. They can also be easily assembled to fit specific applications, making them versatile for various uses. |
Other Suppliers | |
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AFL United States | |
Bones Electronics Co., Ltd China | |
Comcore United States | |
ELUXI Ltd. United Kingdom | |
FiberLogix Intl. Ltd. United Kingdom | |
Incom United States | |
Industrial Fiber Optics, Inc. United States | |
Kingfisher International Australia | |
Laser Components GmbH Germany | |
Prizmatix Ltd. Israel | |
SHKE Communication Tech China |