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Cords are defined here as having a cable diameter of Φ2.2 or less for Φ1.0 fiber per core, for either single or double cores.
(For sizes larger than this, refer to the cable page.)

Some example products are shown below. Many other products are also available.

Polyethylene coverings
This is the most general jacketing material for plastic optical fiber. It has a low price, and does not emit toxic substances such as dioxins when incinerated for disposal.
Jacketing Material
Number
of
fibers
Fiber Dia(mm)
Cable Dia(mm)
Super Eska
Eska Premier
Eska Mega
Polyethyllene
1
1.0
2.2
SH4001
GH4001
MH4001
0.75
2.2
SH3001
GH3001
-
0.5
1.0
SH2001
GH2001
-
1.5
3.0
SH6001
-
-
2.0
3.0
SH8001
-
-
2
1.0 x 2
2.2 x 4.4
SH4002
GH4002
MH4002
0.75 x 2
2.2 x 4.4
SH3002
GH3002
-
0.5 x 2
1.0 x 2.0
SH2002
-
-

Polyvinylchloride
This jacket has superior flame resistant. All products shown below have passed VW-1 for UL regulations. Also, toxic substances are not used in the plastic optical fiber, so that performance is stable over a long period of time.
Jacketing Material
Number
of
fibers
Fiber Dia(mm)
Cable Dia (mm)
Super Eska
Eska Premier
Eska Mega
Polyvinylchloride
1
1.0
2.2
SHV4001
GHV4001
MHV4001
0.75
2.2
-
GHV3001
-
2
1.0 x 2
2.2 x 4.4
SHV4002
GHV4002
MHV4002
0.75 x 2
2.2 x 4.4
SHV3002
GHV3002
-
0.5 x 2
1.5 x 3.0
-
GHV2002
-

Other Jacketing Material
Chlorinated polyethylene also has superior flame resistant characteristics.
Nylon are resistant to chemicals, and are protected against toxic oils.
Jacketing Material
Number
of
fibers
Fiber Dia(mm) Cable Dia (mm)
Super Eska
Eska Premier
Chlorinated Polyethylene
1
1.0
2.2
SHCP4001
GHCP4001
0.75
2.2
SHCP3001
GHCP3001
0.5
1.5
SHCP2001
GHCP2001
2
1.0 x 2
2.2 x 4.4
SHCP4002
GHCP4002
Nylon 1
1.0
2.2
-
GHN4001
Polyethylene +
Nylon
1
1.0
2.6
-
GHEN4001
Polyethylene +
Fluoropolymer
1
1.0
2.2
SHEF4001
GHEF4001



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