Provision of Metal Coating Applicator to University of Southampton
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON · Awarded contract
AwardedProvision of Metal Coating Applicator to University of Southampton
Awarded 27 Aug 2024
Awarded27 Aug 2024
Value£165,000.00
SupplierPlasil Plasma Technologies Ltd.
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryManufacturing & Industrial
Expires in 1y 10mo4y term, 55% elapsed
Awarded 27 Aug 2024Expires 26 Aug 2028
About
The University of Southampton awarded a contract to Plasil Plasma Technologies Ltd.
for the provision of a Metal Coating Applicator (MCA) for inline coating of silica optical fibres during the fibre drawing process.
The MCA is capable of coating fibre lengths up to five kilometres with different metals for a glass diameter of 125 microns, and will operate as a standalone unit attached to the existing fibre drawing tower.
The project included stages for design, manufacture, delivery, on-site installation, commissioning, and acceptance criteria.
The contract value was £165,000.
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