Most optically clear epoxies, polysulfides, and silicones exhibit excellent light transmission across the visible, and near IR ranges, with some specialty systems providing a high transmission in the UV and in the middle IR wavelength ranges. Special light-conducting and optically highly transparent adhesives are also used for bonding, fixing and coupling glass fibers. Hoenle offers various specially formulated adhesives based. Optical transmission, the ability for light to be channeled through a material, is particularly important for fiber optic, opto-electronic and photonic applications. Superior transparency is an essential characteristic of an optical adhesive. The adhesive must meet an exacting set of criteria to ensure the optical signal remains unimpeded: Optical Clarity and Transmission: The adhesive must be perfectly clear and highly transparent across the. Fiber Optic Center (FOC) has a dedicated Epoxy Expert on their technical team due to the selection and application of the epoxy and adhesive materials being so critical. Step one is determining the epoxy, adhesive or fiber coating that best fits the specific termination or application.
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