LVF Catalog

Fluoride Glass Fibers

Tutorials

How to strip a fluoride fiber

Please note that because they are softer than silica, fluoride glass optical fibers are not compatible with standard stripping tools.

LVF has developed a stripping gel that removes efficiently polyacrylate coating.

Le Verre Fluoré Stripper
LVF stripper is irritant, please handle with gloves

This video shows how to strip a fluoride fiber.

Please note stripping time varies depending on fiber diameter. Few minutes should be sufficient to strip the fiber.