Asahi Kasei MCL-1500-1.75 / MCL-2000-24 Image Fiber
Asahi Kasei MCL image-transmission fiber bundles: MCL-1500-1.75 (1.5 mm fiber, 1.75 mm PE coat) and MCL-2000-24 (2.0 mm, 2.4 mm), 13000 cores, NA 0.5, for.
The Asahi Kasei MCL-1500-1.75 and MCL-2000-24 are image-transmission (imaging) fiber bundles with 13,000 PMMA cores each. They are used to relay images in industrial oscilloscopes, endoscopes and inspection probes, as a lower-cost, flexible alternative to silica image bundles.
Product Overview
Asahi Kasei image fibers pack thousands of tiny PMMA cores into a single bundle; the MCL series carries 13,000 cores. Per the Asahi image-fiber table: MCL-1500-1.75 has a 1.5 mm fiber diameter with a 1.75 mm PE coating, and MCL-2000-24 has a 2.0 mm fiber diameter with a 2.4 mm PE coating; both have a numerical aperture (NA) of 0.5. The related MCI series (7,400 cores) and MBI/MBL series are listed on the same table for cross-reference. See the full range on our POF fiber optical cable category page.
Key Features
- Recognized Asahi Kasei image-fiber part numbers: MCL-1500-1.75 and MCL-2000-24.
- 13,000 PMMA cores per bundle; NA 0.5.
- PE secondary coating: 1.75 mm (MCL-1500-1.75) or 2.4 mm (MCL-2000-24).
- Flexible, low-cost and easy to terminate compared with silica image bundles; immune to electromagnetic noise.
Specifications
| Parameter | MCL-1500-1.75 | MCL-2000-24 | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part name (Asahi Kasei) | MCL-1500-1.75 | MCL-2000-24 | image-transmission fiber bundle |
| Number of cores | 13,000 | 13,000 | per Asahi image-fiber table |
| Fiber diameter | 1.5 | 2.0 | mm, core bundle |
| Coating diameter | 1.75 | 2.4 | mm, PE secondary coating |
| Coating material | PE | PE | per Asahi table |
| Numerical aperture (NA) | 0.5 | 0.5 | per Asahi table |
| Core material | PMMA | PMMA | Asahi Kasei POF |
| Length (supplier) | 500 | 500 | m/roll, per supplier docx |
Applications
- Industrial oscilloscopes and endoscopes that relay images through a flexible bundle.
- Real-time security observation inside closed containers.
- Defect and fault detectors, position/color/gloss sensors.
- Point light sources for industrial inspection and measurement.
Browse the rest of the POF cable range for related MBI/MBL/MCI sensor and signal fibers.
Ordering & Customization
Please confirm the exact MCL part number (MCL-1500-1.75 or MCL-2000-24), required length and termination at each end. We do not list fixed pricing online; contact our sales team for a quote. More answers are on our FAQ for H-PCF and POF fiber assemblies, and you can return to the home page any time.
FAQ
What is the difference between MCL and MCI?
Both are PE-coated image/sensor fibers. MCL bundles have 13,000 cores; MCI bundles have 7,400 cores. MCL-1500-1.75 is the 1.5 mm / 1.75 mm-coat member; MCI-1500-1.75 is the same diameter with fewer cores.
What does the number in the part name mean?
The first number is the fiber bundle diameter in millimeters (1.5 or 2.0); the suffix is the PE coating diameter (1.75 or 2.4 mm). The MCL prefix denotes the 13,000-core grade.
Is this a single-core communication fiber?
No. It is a multi-core image bundle made of 13,000 tiny PMMA cores used to relay an image, not a single-core data fiber.
Why Choose Us
We supply Asahi Kasei MCL image fibers by the recognized part number, keep the image-fiber table traceable, and show the real core count, fiber diameter and coating for each grade. Start from the home page or the POF category to explore related products.
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