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Aligned polymer chains, inside a tiny jacket

Linden continues to expand its product portfolio and design expertise through ongoing internal research as well as collaboration with some of the world’s most renowned technology companies.

STFOC jacketing with proper alignment of polymer chains results in both high tensile strength and excellent barrier properties. Our proprietary processes yield thin, extruded strands of LCP that have a tensile modulus comparable to Kevlar. Linden has also developed methods of surface treatment to reduce abrasion during the life of the cable.

In addition to high strength, STFOC exhibits excellent mechanical, thermal and chemical stability. By controlling the molecular orientation of the extruded LCP jacket, the expansion coefficient can be matched to that of the fiber. This provides a high degree of thermal stability, so the cable can be used over a very wide temperature range without increased attenuation from microbending. STFOC will survive exposure to organic solvents, acids and fuel oils.

Linden prides itself on having introduced innovative, high-quality optical cable products for demanding torpedo guidance, communication buoy and hybrid remotely operated vehicles (HROV). Our products provide quasi-hermetic, radiation resistant packages for the military, oil & gas, commercial telecommunications and sensor markets.