SCHOTT A08031.80 Single Flexible 80" Fiber Optic Light Guide with 8mm Diameter

The SCHOTT A08031.80 Single Flexible Light Guide is a precision-engineered fiber optic illumination accessory designed for advanced laboratory and biotechnological applications such as fluorescence analysis and live-cell imaging. This flexible light guide features:

• Fiber diameter: 0.30" (8 mm) providing efficient light transmission suitable for molecular diagnostics and bioprocessing instrumentation.
• Length: 80" (2032 mm) allowing versatile routing and placement within complex experimental setups.
• Distal ferrule diameter: 0.393" (10 mm) supporting compatibility with standard spot lenses and polarizing caps for controlled light delivery.
• Tubing diameter: 0.47" (12 mm) with a robust black anodized aluminum input bundle and PVC-covered metal tubing sheathing, ensuring durability and protection in demanding laboratory environments.

Its tight bending radius facilitates easy routing in confined spaces, critical for integration into synthetic biology workflows and biomanufacturing lines. The light guide’s standard input accepts a wide range of attachments including dichroic color filters, diffusers, and ColdVision series light sources, making it a versatile solution for optical excitation in clinical diagnostics and biotechnology research.

This fiber optic light guide is essential for applications requiring stable, high-quality illumination, widely adopted in neuroimaging, molecular cloning workflows, and biomedical engineering research. Its design ensures minimal light loss and flexibility, catering to the precise demands of gene editing and bioprocessing instrumentation setups.