StrainSense

Application

Distributed deformation monitoring of extended objects

Soil movements monitoring (DSS)

Optical fiber

Tight buffer

Stainless steel tube

Inner jacket

Armor wires

Outer jacket

Features

Optimized for strain sensitivity
High resistance to aggressive environments
High tensile strength and crush resistance

Design options

Structured jacket for a better grip with concrete

Parameters
Temperature rating	+90 °C +125 °C +140 °C +200 °C	+194 °F +257 °F +284 °F +392 °F
Maximum rated design tension	4–10 kN	900–2250 lb
Cable diameter	4.5–12.7 mm	0.157–0.472 in
Minimum bending radius	x 20D

Materials

Optical fibers: SM or MM, coating depends on temperature rating

Tube: stainless steel 304, 316L

Jacket: HDPE, PP, ETFE, FEP, PFA

Armor wire: GIPS (galvanized improved plowed steel) or GEIPS (galvanized extra improved plowed steel), stainless steel or specialty Ni-based alloys for higher corrosion resistance