Discover LightEFX's Premium Fiber Optic Cables for Lighting

Fiber optic cables for lighting are a durable and flexible alternative to conventional lighting systems. They do not emit heat and do not have an electric current in the fiber cable. Instead, the fiber cable transmits light either through a single-core or a multi-core fiber made from Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA) thermoplastic. The optic core of the fiber cable transmits only light without carrying any electricity or heat.

Fiber cables require a light source from a fiber optic light projector called an illuminator, which shines light into the fiber optic cores delivering light to the desired location. Depending upon the lighting application, there are three types of fiber optic cables for lighting systems: bare fiber (non-sheathed), end-emitting (light emitting from the end), and side-emitting (light-emitting 360° around the cable).

Single-Core Fiber Cables

Lighting features typically found with star lights are made from single-core fibers and are an effective way to cover large areas with small, individual lights. An illuminator with a low 15-watt power consumption supplies light to the stars, making the system very efficient. Plenty of light is still emanating during the day to light up the ceiling for a stunning starry sky effect.

Multicore Fibre Cable

Multi-core fiber cables emit more light since they have more fiber cores. The inner fiber core diameters also vary, with smaller diameter cores allowing for greater flexibility but not transmitting as much light as larger diameter cores. A good example is pool strip lighting, where it is necessary to have a light resistant to chlorinated and saltwater environments and produces effective lighting.

These functional cables can be used to transform any space into a truly mesmerizing and eye-catching spectacle of lights, with the LightEFX team ensuring that all customers are provided with a service that is tailored to their specific requests and specifications. The more core fibers there are in a multi-core cable, the more light is produced.

Ambient lighting or color washes are achieved with fittings and lenses designed for downlighting, uplighting, or wall lighting applications. A durable PVC jacket is used to protect the fiber cores in either a black or a clear sheath. Black sheathed fiber cables are used for end-emitting applications in uplighting, downlighting, and wall lighting while side-emitting cables are used for cove and strip lighting applications.

Clear Insulated Fiber Cables

The perfect choice for hi-lighting areas, clear insulated fiber cables give off a warm and welcoming glow. They are an excellent choice when looking for strip lighting to decorate a particular space or to provide an outline for a specific object or feature.

Clear-sheathed fibers emit light 360°. Great for chandeliers, strip lighting in coves, or around the perimeter of a pool.

A metal tension wire is added to the fiber cable to secure chandelier fittings. These metal wire-fitted cables can also be shaped for sculptures and artworks.

Non-Insulated Fiber Cable Solutions

Suited to targeted and more direct lighting applications, non-insulated fiber cables are just another option available here at LightEFX.

These cables feature small diameter fibers that are flexible and easily concealed when used in artworks and architectural models. Diameters as low as 0.50mm can be used for street lights, signals, or building lighting. Larger diameters can be used to highlight sculptures or streetscape artwork.

For all further inquiries on the services and solutions in fiber optic cables for lighting provided by the LightEFX team, make sure you give us a call today.