Laser Safety Dust Caps
Scintacor’s fluorescing fibre optic dust caps provides a simple, passive way to identify active optical fibres carrying visible or invisible laser radiation. By integrating specialist phosphor materials into the dust cap, the product visibly glows when exposed to IR or UV laser light—instantly warning users that a fibre is live and helping to prevent accidental eye injury.
The safety challenge
Modern fibre optic systems often carry laser light that is invisible to the human eye. As a result, personnel may unknowingly remove a dust cap from a live fibre, exposing themselves to hazardous radiation. Traditional visual checks offer no protection when the laser wavelength cannot be seen.
Scintacor’s solution
Using our deep expertise in phosphor applications, Scintacor can deliver a dust cap that converts invisible laser light into a visible warning signal. When the fibre is active, the cap fluoresces, providing immediate confirmation that laser radiation is present—without the need for power, electronics, or additional tools.
Fluorescing fibre optic dust caps can be supplied for a range of connector formats and wavelength requirements. Please contact Scintacor to discuss specific connector types, operating wavelengths, or custom safety solutions
Why Scintacor?
Scintacor specialises in phosphor technologies that “make the invisible visible.” With decades of expertise in laser detection materials and safety solutions, our fluorescing fibre optic dust caps deliver intuitive safety without complicated equipment or procedures — reducing risk and helping maintain compliance in critical network environments.
Features & Benefits
- Immediate visual warning of active optical fibres
- Passive operation, no batteries, wiring, or electronics required
- Reduces risk of accidental exposure to hazardous laser radiation
- Improves health & safety compliance in high-density fibre environments
- Easy to use, integrated into standard fibre management practices
- Custom wavelength response from 250 – 1700 nm using tailored phosphor formulations engineered to respond to specific wavelength bands
- Designed for data centres, communications hubs, network deployments, and lab environments
Typical Applications
- Data centres
- Telecom and broadband network operators
- Network testing, installation, and maintenance operations
- Laboratory and R&D environments requiring laser safety controls
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