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Only graded index fibers available with gold, polyimide and aluminum coatings

Stirling, N.J. (January 21, 2011) –  For reliable use in data communication links, Fiberguide Industries provides its AGI™ Series of Graded Index Silica core/ Silica clad optical fibers.

Fiberguide Industries’ AGI™ Series of graded index optical fibers.

The AGI Series offers the high bandwidth of single mode fibers with the convenient termination of step-index multimode fibers.  The result is a fiber with good bandwidth that can be used with lower cost light emitting diodes, making it a popular choice for medium distance data communication links such as local area networks (LANs).

Fiberguide Industries is the only supplier of graded index silica fibers to offer premium coatings for reliable performance in extreme temperature conditions such as polyimide (-190ºC to +350 ºC), aluminum (-269ºC to +400 ºC) and gold (-269ºC to +700ºC).  Fibers are also available in a variety of sizes to fit customer applications.  The AGI Series 50/125 is available with core diameters from 50µm ± 3µm and clad diameters from 125µm ± 1µm/-3µm.  The AGI Series 62.5/125 has core diameters from 62.5µm ± 3µm and clad diameters from 125µm + 1µm/-3µm.

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Selection of protective sheathing and fiber optic core sizes to fit customers’ needs

Stirling, N.J. (September 14, 2010) – Allowing the use of fiber optics in potentially damaging environments, Fiberguide Industries introduces its new standard line of single fiber assemblies.  Fiberguide’s assemblies have proven effective in a number of scientific and industrial applications ranging from light measurement, process monitoring and control, to UV-VIS spectroscopy, chromatography and fluorescence.

Single fiber assemblies with furcation and monocoil sheathing from Fiberguide Industries.

Single fiber assemblies are available with two choices of chemical resistant, non-magnetic sheathing to fit customers’ needs.  For general purpose use, Fiberguide’s furcation tubing is comprised of a Kevlar reinforced PVC sleeve over a polypropylene tube.  Furcation tubing is non-conductive and protects fibers with a liquid-tight seal.

For more specialized applications, Fiberguide offers stainless steel monocoil sheathing.  The monocoil is vacuum compatible and resistant to tight bending, crushing, cutting, kinking and high temperatures.

Both standard cable designs are rated for use at ambient temperatures.  Single fiber assemblies are available with core sizes ranging from 50µ to 1000µ and wavelengths from deep UV (DUV) to UV-VIS and VIS-IR.  Assemblies are also available upon request with ST and FC connectors, numerical apertures of 0.12 and 0.26, and continuous lengths up to 50 meters.

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Polyimide coating can withstand temperatures up to 360ºC

Stirling, N.J. (August 17, 2010) – Delivering reliable operation in demanding conditions, Fiberguide Industries introduces its new line of fused silica capillary tubing.  The new line of tubing has proven effective in a number of scientific applications including protein characterization, small molecule and genetic analysis, proteomics, DNA sequencing and fragment analysis.

Fiberguide Industries’ fused silica capillary tubing.

Fiberguide’s capillary tubing is manufactured from high purity synthetic quartz with a protective coating of polyimide.  Applied to the outer surface of the tubing, polyimide has an upper temperature limit of 360ºC.  A wide variety of standard I.D.’s are available, from 2µ to 700µ and O.D.’s from 90µ to 850µ.  Non-standard sizes can also be manufactured by request.

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$150m earmarked for acquisitions

Cincinnati, OH (June 22, 2010) – Halma p.l.c. (www.halma.com), the leading global safety, health and sensor technology group, has announced record results with profits up 9% to $125m and revenue rising by 1% to $665m. The UK-based group, which includes Stirling-based Fiberguide Industries, Perma Pure in Toms River, and Boonton’s Bio-Chem Fluidics, has posted strong financials to raise shareholder dividends by 7%, the thirty-first consecutive year of increases.  Halma’s 11 US subsidiaries generate about 30% of its revenue.  The company plans to augment its organic growth efforts through acquisition of complementary technology companies, as it has done for many years.

Halma’s subsidiaries operate in three main market sectors: Health and Analysis, Infrastructure Sensors, and Industrial Safety, creating shareholder value with consistent organic growth and sound acquisitions.  Halma companies operate as independent entities under the day-to-day direction of their local management, while reaping the capital and network benefits of a larger multi-national parent.

The company is seeking successful and profitable companies that are closely allied to any of its current market sectors although photonics, water, fluid technology and health optics are a particular focus. It has $150m earmarked for acquisitions.

Andrew Williams, Chief Executive of Halma, commented, “In recent years, Halma has generated significant organic growth momentum through increasing investment in management development, new product development and establishing platforms for growth in Asia.  We have considerable resources to support investment in further acquisitions to accelerate growth in our chosen markets.  We can comfortably deploy up to $150m on acquisitions should we find the right opportunities.”

Headquartered in the United Kingdom, Halma is a holding company of approximately 35 worldwide subsidiaries that develop and manufacture products to improve quality of life for people worldwide. The company’s business groups focus on industrial safety, health and analysis and infrastructure sensors.

To present potential acquisitions opportunities, please contact David Leighty, Group Acquisitions Executive, USA, (david.leighty@halma.com), Tel: 1-732-244-1858.

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Stirling, N.J. (June 14, 2010) – As part of an ongoing effort to grow its sales organization, optical fiber leader Fiberguide Industries has named Teddy Li Tan the Area Sales Manager for China and Taiwan.

Teddy Tan, Fiberguide Area Sales Manager in China and Taiwan.

Tan will be based at Fiberguide’s Shanghai office and will seek out new opportunities and applications for the company’s optical fiber and fiber optic assemblies.  Tan is responsible for building a local customer base and maintaining it through sales and support.

Before his position with Fiberguide, Tan was Sales Account Manager for Wesi Technology (Shanghai, China), a semiconductor/MEMs/Solar equipment supplier.  Tan holds a Master of Science from the University of Wollongong (Wollongong, Australia).

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Metal jacket series of optical fibers can withstand temperatures up to 700°C

Stirling, N.J. (May 25, 2010) – Delivering reliable operation in extreme conditions, Fiberguide Industries provides its metal jacket series of gold and aluminum coated optical fibers.  These fibers have proven effective in a number of applications including avionics/ aerospace, Raman spectroscopy and Distributed Temperature Sensing (DTS) for down-hole oil and gas operations.

Fiberguide’s Gold and Aluminum coated fibers for performance in extreme conditions.

Originally developed for ultra high reliability telecommunications, the metal coating preserves the fiber’s mechanical strength and provides resistance against static fatigue caused by long term tensile loading.  Gold and aluminum coated fibers also can withstand a wide range of temperatures, with aluminum coated fibers rated from -269°C to +400°C and gold rated from -269°C to 700°C. 

Gold or aluminum coating can be applied on continuous lengths to a wide variety of multimode, step index, graded index and single mode fibers.  Core to clad ratios of 1.1, 1.2 and 1.4 are available with numerical apertures of 0.12 and 0.26.  Non-standard sizes can also be manufactured by request.

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Low and standard OH fibers feature plastic cladding to prevent fiber breakage

Stirling, N.J. (April 19, 2010) – For medical, scientific and military applications, Fiberguide Industries offers a full line of low and standard hydroxyl concentration (OH) plastic coated silica fibers.  The Anhydroguide™ and Superguide™ are low cost optical fibers that provide superior UV and infrared transmissions.

Plastic Clad Silica optical fibers from Fiberguide Industries.

Fiberguide’s Anhydroguide fiber is constructed of a pure fused silica core, made by reacting silicon tetrachloride with oxygen using a plasma arc.  This ensures a low residual OH for excellent infrared transmission.  Superguide’s silica core is constructed in the same manner, only with an oxy-hydrogen flame instead of a plasma arc, which maximizes the fiber’s UV transmission properties.

Both fibers feature plastic cladding to protect the fiber during buffer stripping and prevent breakage, while increasing fiber strength and reducing static fatigue in humid environments.  Fibers offer exceptional transmission in tight bends, with a high core-to-clad ratio and numerical aperture of 0.37.  All materials used in construction are certified by NAMSA to USP Class VI for non-toxicity and biocompatibility.

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Lepoir to expand company’s reach and apply customer input to new product development

Stirling, N.J. (April 5, 2010) – To expand its network and seek out new opportunities with OEM customers, optical fiber and fiber optic assembly specialist Fiberguide Industries has appointed Bill Lepoir as Director of North American Sales.

Bill Lepoir, Director of North American Sales for Fiberguide Industries.

Lepoir will be responsible for expanding Fiberguide’s existing reach by finding new OEM customers through the company’s outside sales force.  Additionally, he will work closely with inside sales, order administration and customer service to streamline the company’s internal procedures.  Lepoir will also be responsible for providing customer input, along with Fiberguide’s new Product Development Manager and engineering group, to bolster new product development.

Previous to his position at Fiberguide, Lepoir was Business Development Manager at RTP Corporation (Pompano Beach, FL), a manufacturer of safety control systems for the refinery, petrochemical and power industries.  Prior to that, he was Regional Sales Manager at Siemens Power Group (New York, NY) for the instruments and controls division.  Lepoir holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the Ohio Institute of Technology (Columbus, OH).

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Certificate affirms the quality of manufacturing facility’s management system

Stirling, N.J. (February 4, 2010) – Leading optical fiber manufacturer Fiberguide Industries has received ISO 9001:2008 certification for establishing and maintaining a quality management system for manufacture of fiber optic assemblies and optical fiber.

The certificate was awarded by third party registrar, TÜVRheinland®, after Fiberguide’s facility passed the registrar’s auditing process.  ISO 9001:2008 is an internationally recognized certification, which ensures that a manufacturing facility meets a rigorous and comprehensive set of requirements dictated by the International Standards Organization (ISO).

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Lightweight and flexible optical fibers eliminate heavy articulated arms

Stirling, N.J. (January 11, 2010) – Delivery of high power laser light in scientific, military, and industrial/ commercial applications normally requires bulky, inconvenient and often heavy articulated arms.  For a more efficient approach to laser delivery, Fiberguide Industries offers its multimode, step-index optical fibers.

Fiberguide's multimode fibers for high power laser delivery.

Fiberguide’s multimode fibers are a simple way to accurately deliver high power laser beams.  They feature an air-gap design, where the fiber extends into free space.  This provides an epoxy-free region where thermal energy can be safely dissipated without burning the surrounding material, a common cause of failure in standard connectors.  To maximize power handling and beam uniformity, fiber end surfaces are cleaved and then laser polished to eliminate contaminants, scratches, chips and pits.

Standard core diameters of 100µ, 200µ, 300µ, 400µ, 600µ, 1000µ and 1500µ are available, with non standard diameters available upon request.  To aid in the correct fiber diameter selection for each particular application, Fiberguide’s new data sheets provide updated technical information.  To download a data sheet, visit the following link: http://fiberguideindustries.thomasnet.com/Asset/HighPower%2012-02-09.pdf.

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