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UFO fiber optic harnesses are terminated in our factory by skilled operators with many years experience to ensure the optimum light transmission is achived.
Harnesses can be terminated at both ends, with a common end at one end - which is what plugs into a illuminator, and ferrules at the other end which allow the connection of end fittings.
Overview
Ferrules provide a sealed end termination to a fiber tail. They also allow for end fittings and lenses to be connected. Larger ferrules are threaded or push-fit onto the end fittings, whilst smaller ones are push-fit only.
M10, M8 and 8mm smooth ferrules are available in natural brass for indoor use, or for outdoor use in stainless steel.
Smaller sizes are generally only used indoors and are normally manufactured in natural brass only.
As well as our standard ferrules, we are able to manufacture custom ferrules to suit your application - contact us for more details.
We also offer our unique Ezefix range of ferrules which allow for end user termination of fiber optics. See the tab below for more information on these.
Standard Factory Terminated Ferrules
Our standard ferrule types are shown below. Ferrules shown are the largest sizes of a particular type - ferrules to take smaller fiber sizes will vary in proportion. Note that dimensions for ferrules are specified in mm.
M10 Ferrule
M8 Ferrule
8mm Smooth Ferrule
Tube Ferrule
Glass Crimp Ferrule
PMMA Crimp Ferrule
2mm Glass Ferrule
Overview
The common end is used to bind all the fiber tails together in a single connection, which can then be plugged into a standard 30mm (1.18") diameter fiber port on a illuminator.
Available in various diameters, common ends are different for glass and polymer fiber, with those for glass being larger. We also offer 12.5mm and 14mm mini common ends which are particularly useful in display cases where it may not be possible to drill a hole large enough to take a full size 30mm common end.
Adaptors are also available to allow multiple mini common ends to be plugged together into one illuminator.
30mm (1.18") Common Ends
Common ends for glass fiber are manufactured from aluminum and anodised black, whereas the type used for PMMA fiber are raw aluminum. The 30mm (1.18") diameter section provides a snug fit in any standard 30mm (1.18") illuminator port. Note that dimensions for common ends are shown in mm.
Common ends for glass fiber
Shown below are the largest and smallest sizes of common ends for glass fiber.
Common ends for PMMA fiber
Shown below is a typical common end used for PMMA fiber.
Mini Common Ends & Adaptors
Mini Common Ends
Mini common ends are useful in situations, for example in museum display cases, where there is either not room, or it is not aesthetically pleasing to have a full size common end cutout.
Availalble in two sizes; 12.5mm (0.49") and 14mm (0.55"), mini common ends are generally fitted to light tubes, bars and wands, but can also be used in other situations.
Mini Common End Adaptors
We can provide adaptors which allow mini common ends to be inserted into a standard illuminator port connector.
Available to take one, two or three 12.5mm (0.49"), or one or two 14mm (0.55") mini common ends, they have an outside diameter of 30mm (1.18") and are fitted with grub screws to secure the mini common ends in place.
Common ends for glass fiber
Shown below are the largest and smallest sizes of common ends for glass fiber.
Common ends for PMMA fiber
Shown below is a typical common end used for PMMA fiber.
Mini Common Ends
Mini common ends are useful in situations, for example in museum display cases, where there is either not room, or it is not aesthetically pleasing to have a full size common end cutout.
Availalble in two sizes; 12.5mm (0.49") and 14mm (0.55"), mini common ends are generally fitted to light tubes, bars and wands, but can also be used in other situations.
Mini Common End Adaptors
We can provide adaptors which allow mini common ends to be inserted into a standard illuminator port connector.
Available to take one, two or three 12.5mm (0.49"), or one or two 14mm (0.55") mini common ends, they have an outside diameter of 30mm (1.18") and are fitted with grub screws to secure the mini common ends in place.