[Free sample available] The optical fiber is protected by a metal tube, making it highly resistant to environmental conditions and easy to install.
Pico sensing refers to an optical sensing system that utilizes a "pico sensor" with a metal tube fiber optic sensor. 【Advantages of General Optical Sensing Systems】 ◎ No need for dedicated power supply or signal lines for sensors ◎ No influence from electromagnetic noise ◎ High corrosion resistance and long lifespan due to the glass medium ◎ Usable in explosive atmospheres 【Advantages of the Pico Sensing System】 ■ Flexible selection of sensor form based on the usage environment → The casing material and structure can be freely selected according to the usage environment, allowing for optimal sensor design ■ Flexible selection of sensor type based on application (including measured physical quantities and resolution) → Rich product specifications for distributed and multipoint types ■ Casing is primarily a metal tube structure, making it easy to attach to the measured object → Mechanical clips and resin bonding are possible, accommodating the realization of installation methods ■ By using heat-resistant optical fibers, temperature sensors capable of measuring up to 500°C can be supplied ■ Easy customization for both distributed and multipoint types ■ Consistent support as an optical system integrator → Support from selection of measuring instruments to sensor design and manufacturing, installation method planning and guidance, measurement application software design and construction, and measurement system operation management.
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【Recommended for the following individuals】 ■ Structural monitoring using smart structures is essential → Long-term deformation monitoring and structural analysis are needed for bridges, tunnels, dams, levees, buildings, roads, etc. ■ Detection of member deformation using smart materials is essential → Instant detection of member deformation and its cumulative assessment are required for aircraft wings, rails, railway trolley lines, hull sections, etc. ■ Planning to enhance disaster prevention and crime prevention systems ■ Strengthening maintenance technology for factory equipment ★☆★ Free samples available ★☆★ If you would like a free sample, please contact us using the information below, including your intended use (planned application).
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Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Corporation Welding Industry Division began developing metal tube optical fibers by applying welding material manufacturing technology in 1984, with the concept of "optical fibers that can be handled like electric wires," inserting optical fibers into thin, unseamless metal tubes. In 1988, they started selling the product under the name "PICOLOOP." Since then, they have responded to customer needs by releasing products such as "Picoflex," which can be flexibly bent, and the portable "Picodrum." Furthermore, recently, they have utilized the characteristics of optical fibers themselves as sensors, contributing to the construction, management, and maintenance of social infrastructure, as well as disaster prevention and security, fostering a safe, secure, and comfortable society.