MACBEAM®
Fiber-Optic Light Source
Braided Light – Hand Crafted Tradition – Modern Design
MACBEAM is a hand woven optical fiber belt that emits delicate omnidirectional light over its entire surface area. This revolutionary fiber product allows you to create your most imaginable and unlimited designs.
MACBEAM fine fiber optics are woven by hand by experienced weavers in Kyoto, the ancient and cultural capital of Japan. Kyoto’s famous textile district of Nishijin can trace it’s weaving history back over 1200 years and is where MACBEAM fiber optics are born.
MACBEAM combines traditional Japanese artistry with modern solid state technology to produce a completely new lighting material.
With MACBEAM you can create elegant lighting in a multitude of colors. MACBEAM is a new lighting tool that lets you design lighting without the limitations of conventional fiber optics. Nothing can compare to MACBEAM.
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Features & Benefits
- Durable Temperature: -30°C to 80°C
- Cannot be used with organic chemical compounds (such as acetone, thinner, benzine, rapid binding adhesives, and acetic acid)
- Can be used with two component epoxy resin adhesives
- Waterproof
- Resists Salt Degradation
Applications
- Environment-friendly
- Ignite Instantly
WALL
Colorful Light
MACBEAM’S colorful light enables new types of lighting designs in exterior open spaces. When used as an art object in a public space or park, or integrated with other architectural or landscape elements such as fountains, waterfalls, or trees, MACBEAM lends an enchanting and romantic touch to any project.
MACBEAM is energy efficient, easy to handle and maintain, making it suitable for a variety of venues as well as temporary or seasonal displays.
CEILING
Healing Light
MACBEAM’s unique light patterns add a pleasant feel to public spaces such as restaurants, cafes, showrooms, and museums. MACBEAM’s gently stimulating light when used in relaxation rooms or healthcare facility waiting rooms provide a comfortable and soothing effect.
OUTDOOR 3D OBJECTS
Braided Light
Since MACBEAM fiber only transmits light and no electricity or heat, it can be safely applied to a multitude of 3D objects. MACBEAM fiber’s pliable nature makes it very easy to handle and cover natural formations such as trees, rock formations, and topiary without any damage.
Manmade structures of metal, fiberglass, or synthetics can be attached mechanically or with epoxy resin adhesives for permanent displays. Objects that appear plain during daylight hours will come to life at night with MACBEAM.
MATERIAL
MACBEAM can be attached using a variety of methods. Fishing line, Zip ties, double-back adhesive tape, or epoxy resin adhesives can all be used to mount MACBEAM depending upon the medium you are attaching it to and the complexity of your project. The MACBEAM fiber harness can then be connected to one of Ushio’s light source options.
Specifications
MACBEAM MATERIAL
- Fiber Diameter: Two types, 0.75mm and 1.0mm
- Net Length Per Spool: 100m
- Net Width:
φ 0.75mm: a range of 25mm-70mm
φ 1.0mm: a range of 30mm-90mm - Light Transmission Distance when a 150w metal halide lamp is used as a light source:
Projected in one direction: Approximately 10M
Projected in two directions: Approximately 25M - Effective for a Lighting Environment up to 75 lux
MACBEAM® FIBER-OPTIC LIGHT SOURCES
| Voltage: | AC100~230V |
| Current: | 0.35A max (230V) |
| Wattage: | 55W |
| Frequency: | 50/60Hz |
| Total Flux: | 6000lm |
| Color Temperature: | 5000K |
| Rated Life: | 20,000 Hr. |
| Material: | Aluminum Die Cast |
| Weight: | 4kg |
| Dimension: | W148xH162xL300mm |
| Color Filter: | 6 Colors (R, G, B, Y, Cyan, Clear) |
| Rotating Speed: | 2rpm |
| Connector Size: | φ 30x65mm |
| Protection: | IP66 |