Optical fibers are being requested for laser systems more and more, in particular pigtails for pump modules and medical laser systems. We are pleased to introduce our extended range of products, which includes Hollow Silica Waveguides (HSWTM) from our partner Polymicro Technologies. These fibers were specially designed for IR applications, that is primarily for use with CO2 and Er:YAG lasers. They are meant to replace the very expensive and complex articulated arms, resulting in a significant cost reduction.
Particularly in such application fields as medical technology, laser marking, laser printing, and laser material processing these hollow core fibers are used. These components are designed for the typical wavelengths 2.94 µm and 10.6 µm. Due to their flexibility, they have many advantages.
As a result of novel optimization in the design of the fiber geometry, wavelengths from 3 µm to 20 µm can also be implemented for different fields of application. These fibers allow application under harsh environmental conditions and the fast changing of laser geometry.
HSWTM fibers are available in the following standard sizes (ID/OD/buffer): 300/400/750, 500/650/850, 750/950/1200, and 1000/1300/1600. Customer-specific core and buffer sizes – as usual with LASER COMPONENTS – can also be produced.
It is important to note that the laser beam should only be about 70% of the waveguide’s inner diameter (ID). The special design of the fiber geometry and the properties of the buffer allow up to 100 W of power to be transmitted without additional cooling. This product features sterilizability, non-toxic material, and excellent transmission.
HSWTM fibers are generally assembled with SMA (905 and 906), ST, and FC connectors. Naturally, customer-specific connectors or optically-broken, free fiber ends are available.
Give us your specifications and we will make you an offer that is ideally suited to your application.
