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Solid Core Side Glow Fiber Optic Cable — NL-SOF Series | Nucleo
Continuous Light Along the Whole Run

Where end glow fiber concentrates light at a single tip, Nucleo's NL-SOF solid core side glow fiber is engineered to leak light steadily along its entire length — the polymer core scatters the internal light outward rather than trapping it. The result reads like a glowing rope or neon line rather than a series of points, and like all Nucleo fiber it is driven from a remote illuminator, keeping heat and electronics away from the finished surface entirely.

Eleven Diameters, One Family

From fine 1.5mm detailing lines to a bold 14mm feature strand, all supplied in 100m rolls on the same illuminator platform.

1.5mm

2mm

2.5mm

3mm

4mm

5mm

6mm

8mm

10mm

12mm

14mm

What Makes Side Glow Fiber Different

A different optical behaviour from end glow fiber, suited to linear rather than point applications.

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Continuous Line Glow

Light releases evenly along the run instead of at a single point, producing a soft, rope-like glowing line.

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Eleven Diameters

1.5mm to 14mm covers fine decorative detailing through to bold, highly visible feature strands.

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100m Rolls

Consistent roll length across the range simplifies quantity planning for linear runs of any diameter.

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Polymer Core Construction

Purpose-built polymer, distinct from the PMMA used in end glow fiber, engineered specifically for side-emission behaviour.

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Flexible & Bendable

Can be curved around corners and shapes for signage outlines, coving lines and decorative silhouettes.

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No Electronics in the Run

The glowing line itself carries no current — only the remote illuminator connects to mains power.

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Colour Set at the Illuminator

Since colour comes from the light source, the entire run can be changed to any colour the connected illuminator supports.

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Stocked & Dispatched from Mumbai

Standard roll lengths ship within 24–48 hours; project volumes are coordinated against your installation schedule.

NL-SOF Series — Full Range
ModelDiameterLength / RollMaterialPVC SheathColour
NL-SOF-1.51.5mm100mPolymerNoTransparent
NL-SOF-22mm100mPolymerNoTransparent
NL-SOF-2.52.5mm100mPolymerNoTransparent
NL-SOF-33mm100mPolymerNoTransparent
NL-SOF-44mm100mPolymerNoTransparent
NL-SOF-55mm100mPolymerNoTransparent
NL-SOF-66mm100mPolymerNoTransparent
NL-SOF-88mm100mPolymerNoTransparent
NL-SOF-1010mm100mPolymerNoTransparent
NL-SOF-1212mm100mPolymerNoTransparent
NL-SOF-1414mm100mPolymerNoTransparent
Where Side Glow Fiber Is Specified

Anywhere a continuous glowing line is needed rather than a field of individual points.

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Ceiling & Wall Coving Lines

A soft linear glow traced along cove details as a heat-free alternative to LED strip in sensitive locations.

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Signage Outlines

Channel-set fiber traces letterforms and logo outlines with an even, continuous glow.

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Event & Stage Decor

Lightweight and heat-free, side glow fiber outlines set pieces, arches and backdrops for events.

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Pool Edge & Waterline Accents

Traces the perimeter of a pool or water feature with the illuminator kept safely outside the wet zone.

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Automotive Interior Trim

Fine diameters set into dashboards and door trims for ambient interior lighting lines.

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Retail Display Edging

Outlines shelf edges and display plinths with a soft glow that changes colour with the illuminator.

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Festive & Seasonal Displays

Flexible enough to shape into decorative motifs for seasonal storefronts and installations.

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Art Installations

Artists and exhibition designers use the continuous glow line as a heat-free, flexible medium for light-based work.

Common Questions
How is side glow fiber different from end glow fiber?+
Side glow fiber releases light continuously along its entire length, producing an even glowing line — similar in appearance to a neon or rope light. End glow fiber instead channels light to a single bright point at the cut tip. Side glow uses a polymer core designed to scatter light outward along the run, rather than contain it internally.
What diameters does the NL-SOF series come in?+
Eleven diameters are available — 1.5mm, 2mm, 2.5mm, 3mm, 4mm, 5mm, 6mm, 8mm, 10mm, 12mm and 14mm — each supplied in 100m rolls. Larger diameters produce a brighter, more visible glow line; smaller diameters suit finer decorative detailing.
How bright is the fiber along its length, and does it fade with distance?+
Side glow fiber is brightest closest to the illuminator and gradually softens along the run, since some light is released continuously rather than reserved for a single endpoint. Actual usable run length depends on diameter and illuminator output — shorter runs and larger diameters give the most even brightness.
Can side glow fiber be cut to length on site?+
The cable can be cut to the required run length, but only from the illuminator end back — the far end should be finished with an end cap or reflective terminator to bounce unused light back along the strand, which helps maintain brightness toward the tail of the run.
What illuminator does the NL-SOF series need?+
Side glow fiber connects to the same type of Nucleo fiber optic light engine used for end glow applications. Match the illuminator's aperture and output to the fiber diameter and total run length at the time of enquiry for the best result.
Is NL-SOF fiber suitable for outdoor or pool-edge installation?+
The standard NL-SOF series has no PVC sheath and is intended for dry, indoor or short-term decorative use. For continuous outdoor or wet-zone runs, discuss a protected routing option with our team — the illuminator itself must always remain in a dry, ventilated enclosure regardless of where the fiber run travels.

Enquire About Side Glow Fiber Optic Cable

Our team helps you match diameter, run length and illuminator output for an even, continuous glow line.

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