Exploring Fibre Optic Lighting: Advanced Lighting Solutions with Safety and Flexibility
Fibre optics offer a safe, flexible alternative to conventional lighting by transmitting only light without heat or electrical current. Constructed with a light fibre cable core, usually of durable PMMA, they ensure reliable, excellent illumination.
How Fibre Optic Lighting Works
Fibre lighting relies on an external light source, known as an illuminator, that shines. Discover the brilliance of optical lighting—safe, flexible, and customizable illumination perfect for any setting. through fibre optic cores to reach desired locations. The main types include:
Bare: Non-sheathed, versatile for custom installations.
End-Emitting: Light exits from the end, which is ideal for focused lighting.
Side-Emitting: Emits light 360° around the cable, great for ambient effects.
Types of Fibre Optic Cables
Single-Core: Single-core optical fibres are used for delicate lighting effects. Each fibre is powered by a low-watt illuminator, creating a twinkling effect with minimal energy.
Multi-Core: Multi-core fibres have multiple internal cores for higher brightness. Flexible and durable, they suit demanding applications like pool strip lighting, offering resilience in outdoor and underwater settings.
Protective Sheathing Options
Black-Sheathed Cables: Used in end-emitting applications, ideal for accent lighting.
Clear-Sheathed Cables: Emits light along the length for cove, chandelier, and poolside lighting, providing a soft, ambient glow
Specialized Fibre Cable Types
Clear Insulated: Transparent insulated fibres emit a warm glow along their length, perfect for strip lighting and architectural highlights. Metal tension wires can support intricate shapes and structures.
Non-Insulated: Non-insulated fibres are thin and flexible, ideal for concealed applications in art, architecture, and detailed lighting setups. Larger diameters work well for highlighting sculptures and street art.
Customizable Solutions with LightEFX
LightEFX provides customized fibre lighting solutions, combining different cable types and sheathing to meet specific visual and functional needs, ensuring long-lasting, efficient illumination.
