Purchase now: Wenglor SLK2338 Glass Fiber Optic Cable
Purchase now: Atlantech Drives provides you the Wenglor SLK2338, a premium Glass Fiber Optic Cable designed for extreme industrial environments where standard plastic fibers would melt or fail. This specialized sensor accessory operates in the Reflex Mode (Diffuse reflection) and is engineered to withstand ambient temperatures of up to 300°C (572°F). It is the ultimate solution for detecting objects in ovens, foundries, glass manufacturing plants, or automotive welding cells.
Technical Specifications and High-Temperature Design
The SLK2338 features a robust Stainless Steel sheathing that protects the delicate glass fiber bundles from mechanical impact and hot chips. Unlike plastic fibers, glass fibers offer superior light transmission in the infrared range and do not degrade under high heat. The cable has a length of 2.5 meters and terminates in a standard sensor head that fits compatible Wenglor fiber optic amplifiers. The sensing head allows for precise detection in tight spaces with an 80mm bending radius for the sheath.
- Part Number: SLK2338.
- Type: Glass Fiber Optic.
- Mode: Reflex (Diffuse).
- Temperature Range: -25°C … +300°C.
- Fiber Material: Glass.
- Sheath Material: Stainless Steel / Metal.
- Length: 2.5 m.
- Active Diameter: 3.0 mm bundle (approx).
- Protection: IP65 (Head).
Expert Tips: Handling Glass Fibers
Glass is strong against heat but brittle against bending. Expert Tip: Never bend a glass fiber optic cable sharper than its specified minimum bending radius (R80mm for the SLK2338). Unlike copper cables, if you kink a glass fiber bundle, the individual strands will snap internally. You won’t see the damage from the outside, but the light intensity will drop drastically, causing the amplifier to give false «no object» readings. Always use large loops when routing this cable near the hot zone.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Can I cut this fiber to length?
A: No! Glass fiber optics come with factory-polished ends enclosed in metal ferrules. Cutting them destroys the optical interface. You must coil up any excess length.
Q: What amplifier do I need?
A: You need a Wenglor fiber optic amplifier compatible with glass fibers (often the UF series or high-power versions). Standard plastic fiber amplifiers (POF) may not have the correct ferrule receptor.
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