Epoxies are also used to reclad PCS fibers to prevent attenuation after stripping for connections, and to bond the core and cladding of plastic fiber optics. In medical fiber optics, the use of epoxies include bundling and terminating light-guide fibers, bonding lenses and other other components to fiber optic terminations as in endoscopes, otoscopes etc. How to Choose Epoxies . A detailed explanation of the relevant physical and performance attributes is presented in Technical Paper No. GB-56. See the Product Selector Guide and Products Listing for additional information.
Properties listed are typical, average values, based on tests believed to be accurate.
It is recommended the user perform a thorough evaluation for any application based on their specfic requierments.