The Vytran PTR-100C is a calibrated manual fiber recoater engineered to restore protective buffer coatings to stripped optical fibers with 280 µm diameter. This precision instrument applies UV-curable acrylate recoat materials via manual injection into a hinged quartz mold assembly, followed by rapid UV LED curing. The recoating process restores fiber flexibility and durability to near-original manufactured specifications, enabling normal handling and coiling of spliced sections without compromising integrity—a decisive advantage over heat shrink sleeves.
Technical Specifications
• Model: PTR-100C
• Primary Fiber Diameter: 280 µm recoat diameter
• Maximum Recoat Length: 50 mm
• Curing Method: UV Curing LEDs
• Injection System: Manual recoat material dispensing
• Mold Assembly: Hinged manual design; quartz construction rated for >10,000 recoats
• Calibration Status: Calibrated unit for precision operation
– Key Features
• Manual injection system compatible with both high-index and low-index UV-curable acrylate recoat materials
• Interchangeable mold assemblies support 280 µm, 430 µm, and 600 µm coating diameters; custom sizes to 900 µm available on request
• Handset controller included for process parameter programming and adjustment across multiple Vytran systems
• Durable quartz mold plates withstand extended production cycles
– Typical Applications
The PTR-100C addresses low-volume manufacturing and R&D environments requiring post-fusion splice protection with process flexibility. Critical applications include optical communication networks, laboratory fiber splicing, and custom assembly workflows where parameter adjustment and mold swapping are operational requirements.
– Compatibility & Integration
• Recoat Materials: High-index and low-index UV-curable acrylate formulations (Thorlabs)
• Mold Assemblies: Sold separately; compatible assemblies required for each coating diameter
• Controller: Universal handset controller functions with multiple Vytran instrument platforms
