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Optical Fibre
We stock several types and sizes of Polymer Optical Fibre and solid core light guide, including: end-emitting fibre, multi-strand side glow fibre, solid side glow fibre, sheathed fibre and sparkle fibre. We can also supply additional fibre sizes not listed below. Feel free to speak to us about the most appropriate fibre type and size(s) for your project.
| Unsheathed end-emitting Polymer fibre |
0.75mm diameter
A good fibre for star ceilings.
Maximum number of fibres per harness: about 500*.
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£0.12
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1.00mm diameter
A good general purpose fibre to suit star ceilings and many other applications.
Maximum number of fibres per harness: about 360.
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£0.21
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1.50mm diameter
A thicker fibre with good light transmission capability, but less flexible than thinner fibres. Suitable for decking, skirting boards etc.
Maximum number of fibres per harness: about 200.
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£0.43
per metre
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2.00mm diameter
A fibre with good light transmission capacity, but lack of flexibility may be an issue where tight bend radius is required.
Maximum number of fibres per harness: about 125.
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£1.12
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Full reel of end emitting Polymer fibre
For larger projects, buy the fibre by the spool and cut as you go.
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£260.00 per spool |
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Sheathed end-emitting Polymer fibre
Sheathed fibre is more robust than bare fibre and does not glow along its length, making it suitable for applications such as garden decking, patios and paths.
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| 1.00mm diameter (OD 2.5) |
£0.50 per metre |
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| 1.50mm diameter (OD 3.0) |
£0.86 per metre |
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| 3.00mm diameter (OD 5.0) |
£3.40 per metre |
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6.0mm diameter (OD 8.5)
This is solid core light guide, made from a different material which allows good flexibility at thicker dimensions. Suitable for uplighter, downlighter and pool lighting applications.
Maximum number of fibres per harness: about 12, or 17 in a 150 watt metal halide light source which has a slightly larger optical port.
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£9.87 per metre |
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Solid side glow fibre
Side glow fibre makes a virtue of the light leakage which occurs in any bare fibre, and can be used to create glowing lines indoors or out. It is particularly popular as a trim around the edge of swimming pools. Typically, more powerful light sources are used with side glow to produce the best effect.
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| 6.0 mm diameter solid side glow fibre
(minimum order 10 metres)
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£9.81 |
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| 11mm diameter solid side glow fibre
(sheathed in clear pvc for outdoor use) OD14
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£17.91 |
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Sparkle fibre
This is side glow fibre which has been cracked to create "bright spots" along its length. This is popular for chandelier effects.
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| Sparkle fibre. 3 x 0.75mm cracked fibres in a clear pvc sheath. Outside diameter: 3.5mm |
£0.67 |
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Sample pack
Our sample pack is intended to allow customers to get some insight into the properties of different sizes of optical fibre at the planning stage of their project. (Contains 3 metres each of 0.75 and 1.50mm unsheathed Polymer Optical Fibre and 1 metre of 1.00mm sheathed fibre and two Acrylic end fittings.) If we have spare fibre in the workshop you may well receive additional samples in your pack. |
£2.50 |
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* These figures are approximate. Remember you can mix many different fibre sizes in the same harness if you want to. |
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Prices include VAT. Post and packing charged separately usually to a maximum of £12.00 (TNT next working day delivery) smaller orders may be sent via Royal Mail 1st Class.
Order quantities may be changed in the Cart page.
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