Quartz Fiber – What It Is and Where It’s Used

Most fiber optics you see are made of regular glass. That’s fine for internet cables.

But quartz fiber is different. It’s made from high-purity fused silica. Same thing? No. It performs better in several ways.

What makes quartz fiber better?

First, it handles heat well – up to 200°C or more, depending on the coating. Regular glass fibers can’t take that.

Second, it transmits light more efficiently, especially in UV and near-infrared ranges. That’s why labs use it for spectroscopy.

Third, it’s tougher – more resistant to scratches and bending.

Where is quartz fiber used?

• Medical devices – laser surgery, endoscopy. Needs clean, high-power light without overheating.

• Industrial sensing – high-temperature environments where electronic sensors fail.

• Lab instruments – spectroscopy, because quartz covers a wide wavelength range.

• Aerospace & defense – reliability under extreme conditions.

Can you get custom quartz fiber assemblies?

Almost always. Off-the-shelf rarely fits.

You can customize:

• Length (centimeters to meters)

• Connector type (SMA905, FC, SC, LC, or custom)

• Core diameter (100µm to 2mm)

• Shape (single, bundle, bifurcated, linear, ring)

Why Hecho Technology?

At Nanjing Hecho Technology Co., Ltd., we make our own quartz fibers. That means we control quality from the start – not just assembly. We also do OEM and custom manufacturing for industrial, medical, and research clients worldwide.

100% tested. Fully traceable. Made to your specs.

Need quartz fiber for a high-temp sensor, a medical laser, or a spectroscopy setup? Just reach out.