Schott Lightline Dual Fiber Optic Illumination Light Guide 3.0" x 0.018" Model A08580

The Schott Lightline Dual 3.0" x 0.018" (Model A08580) is a precision-engineered fiber optic illumination guide designed for microscopy and inspection applications requiring highly uniform, controlled lighting. This device serves as an alternative to traditional fiber optic bundles, providing enhanced precision and reproducibility in illumination crucial for live-cell imaging, fluorescence analysis, and synthetic biology workflows.

Key technical features include:

• Calibrated light output: Integrated with a DDL-bulb, calibrated to specific gray scale levels at a mean value of 200 and gamma of 1.0, ensuring optimal uniformity and accurate intensity control essential for molecular diagnostics and bioprocessing applications.
• High-precision assembly: Fiber positioning within ±0.004” tolerance across three planes guarantees the fiber axis is parallel to the mounting surface, critical for consistent illumination geometry in biomanufacturing research setups.
• Robust housing: Constructed with a rugged aluminum body and black anodized finish for durability in laboratory environments, with PVC-covered metal tubing protecting the fiber bundle from mechanical stress.
• Customization options: Available with custom lengths, bundle exits, and configurations such as dual or quad fiber bundles, accommodating specialized lighting requirements in biotechnology and cellular imaging studies.
• Optical accessories: Cylindrical and apertured lenses can be custom fabricated to modify the lightline profile, supporting tailored illumination patterns needed in gene editing and molecular cloning facilities.
• Compatibility and support: Compatible with Schott Lightline holders and support products, ensuring easy integration into existing optical microscopy and inspection systems widely used in neuroimaging and clinical diagnostics laboratories.

This fiber optic lightline system is essential for precise, uniform illumination in biotechnology research domains, serving applications in fluorescence microscopy, molecular biology, and biopharmaceutical production pipelines requiring reliable and consistent light delivery.