The layer surrounding the core of an optical fiber, also transparent to light. To trap light, the cladding must have a lower index of refraction than the core. The top image to the right shows a schematic of the core and cladding in a fiber. The photo below shows an actual optical fiber next to a sewing needle; the cladding is the 125 m-wide glass layer covering the core. See this page of this module to learn more about why claddings are used.

Method of applying a stainless steel coating to carbon steel or lower alloy steel (i.e., steel with alloying element content below 5%). Used to increase corrosion resistance at lower initial cost than exclusive use of stainless steel. Methods: (1) welding stainless steel onto carbon steel, (2) pouring melted stainless steel around a solid carbon steel slab in a mold, or (3) placing a slab of carbon steel between two plates of stainless steel and bonding them by rolling at high temperature on a plate mill.

The outer layer, which provides corrosion protection or other desirable property, to a composite metal. The metal layers can be bonded together by rolling, welding, casting, heavy chemical deposition, or heavy electroplating.

The transparent material, usually glass that surrounds the core of the optical fibre. Cladding glass has a lower refractive index than core glass.

The material surrounding the core of an optical waveguide. The cladding must have a lower index of refraction to keep the light in the core.

The layer of material, usually glass, that immediately surrounds the glass core and has a lower index of refraction. The cladding may be coated with an additional layer, sometimes two, for protection.

A low refractive index material that surrounds the core of an optical fiber causing the transmitted light to travel down the core and protects against surface contaminant scattering or a layer of metal applied over another. Cladding is often chosen to improve conductivity or to resist corrosion.

In fiber optics technology, the plastic or glass jacket that protects an optical fiber. It prevents loss of signal carried by the fiber by reflecting light back into the fiber's core.

In an optical fiber, the material of lower refractive index that surrounds the core.

The layer of glass material surrounding the core of the fiber characterized by lower index of refraction relative to the core.

This may refer to either: The material with a low refractive index that forms the outer layer of an optical fibre. An outer layer providing mechanical protection for each tail and harness - see sheathing.

The material which surrounds the core. The cladding material has an index of refraction lower than that of the core. The cladding in a singlemode fiber has a diameter of 125m.

The lower refractive index optical coating over the core of the fiber that "traps" light into the core. Connector: A device that provides for a demountable connection between two fibers or a fiber and an active device and provides protection for the fiber.

A protective layer made of glass or plastic, which surrounds the core. The cladding has a lower index of refraction than the core, which helps keep light in the core.

The outer part of a fibre optics cable, which is also a fibre but with a smaller material density that the centre core. It enables a total reflection effect so that the light transmitted through the internal core stays inside.

The outer concentric layer that surrounds the fiber core and has a lower index of refraction.

The outer part of a fiber optics cable, which is also a fiber but with a smaller material density than the center core. It enables a total reflection effect so that the light transmitted through the internal core stays inside.

A relatively thin layer or sheet of metal foil which is bonded to a laminate core to form the base material for printed circuits.

The dielectric material surrounding the core of an optical fiber and having a lower refractive index than the core.

The outermost region of an optical cable, less dense than the central core. Acts as an optical barrier to prevent transmitted light leaking away from the core.

The dielectric material surrounding the core of an electrical fiber. Material surrounding the core of an fiber optic cable; usually refers to diameter, often 125 m. measured in microns.

A layer of glass (or other material) surrounding the core of a fibre, forming the conduit that carries the light through the fibre. It has a refractive index slightly lower than the core.

Outer layers in a fiber optic waveguide which have a lower index of refraction than the core.

Material that surrounds the core of an optical fiber. The lower index of refraction in the cladding causes the transmitted light to travel down the core.

The outer glass layer that keeps the light trapped inside the fiber core and as a lower index of refraction.

The material surrounding the core of an optical fiber. The cladding has a lower refractive index (faster speed) in order to keep the light in the core. The cladding and the core make up an optical waveguide.

The low refractive index material that surrounds the core of an optical fiber, usually pure silica.

The plastic or glass sheath that’s fused and surrounding the core of an optical fiber. It keeps the lightwaves inside the core and adds strength to it.

Glass surrounding the core of an individual fiber that keeps the light from escaping the core.

The special material used to line or cover an optical fiber; a plastic or glass sheath that surrounds the core of the fiber and is fused to it.The cladding reflects and keeps the light waves to the core and strengthens the fiber.

The cladding of an optical fiber surrounds the core and has a lower index of refraction than the core. This difference in refractive index allows total internal reflection to occur within the fiber core. Total internal reflection is the mechanism by which an optical fiber guides light. See also: fiber, core, index of refraction, total internal reflection

The low refractive index material that surround the core of an optical fibre and ensures the internal refraction on which propagation in light signal depends

The metal tubes containing oxide fuel pellets in a reactor core.

In fiber-optic cable, a colored, low-refractive index material that surrounds the core and provides optical insulation and protection to the core.

A low-refractive-index, glass or plastic that surround the core of a fibre. Optical cladding promotes total internal reflection for the propagation of light in a fibre.

Material that surrounds the core of an optical fiber. Its lower index of refraction, compared to that of the core, causes the transmitted light to travel down the core.

In fiber optics, a low refractive index that surrounds the fiber core and provides optical insulation and protection of the core.

The aluminum or vinyl that covers the exterior side of a window or door making it maintenance free, in that it doesn’t require painting.

The external covering or skin of walls of a building. Timber cladding includes natural or treated timber boards, and plywood.

An aluminum material locked to the outside faces to provide a durable, low-maintenance exterior surface. Cottage double-hung - A double-hung window in which the upper sash is shorter than the lower sash.

n. an outer casing, usually metallic, typically filled with concrete to protect a safe against theft or penetration

Sheeting that encloses a building-roofing and walling.

The thin stone covering of a building.

The external, non-structural material that protects the structural wall or frame from the weather.

Boarding, usually horizontal, on the outside of a building.

a non load-bearing or structural protective skin on building, the purpose of which is to help keep the building wind and watertight.

Wood window and door parts which are covered with an extruded permanent colored aluminum jacket on the exterior side of the frame and sash.

Panels forming the façade of a building, normally non load bearing concrete units.

The non-loadbearing external skin of a wall or roof used to keep the weather out.

The lightweight outer skin of a building that does not carry any weight nor support the building, but which protects it from weather elements.

the process of adhering a framing material such as aluminum or vinyl to the exterior of another framing material such as wood to provide a low-maintenance exterior surface

a protective covering that protects the outside of a building

A protective layer or "skin" applied to the exterior of some Doors and Windows. Cladding can be made of Aluminum or Vinyl and can be of seamless (welded) design or installed in overlapping sections.

The exterior surface of a building.

A material (often aluminum) secured to the exterior faces of wood windows to create a more durable, low-maintenance surface.

Usually an aluminum or vinyl material fixed to the outside faces of wood windows and doors to provide a durable, low-maintenance surface.

The material (generally aluminum in SRS reactors) that covers each tubular fuel and target assembly.

The siding or sheathing material covering the outside of an inventoried resource.

stone used as the exterior material in non-load bearing wall construction that contains other materials.

Cladding is the term used to describe the outer skin of the building. Cladding not only provides weatherproofing, it can provide bracing and insulation qualities to the building.

A material fastened on the exterior face of a window to provide ease of maintenance, and a durable, low maintenance exterior surface. (E.g. vinyl; extruded or roll-formed aluminum)

A term used to describe the siding or materials covering the exterior of a building.

Any material locked to the outside faces of doors and windows to provide a durable, low-maintenance exterior surface.

The outermost weatherproof material fixed to a wall, designed to be decorative and/ or functional.

The exterior metal roof and wall paneling of a Metal Building System. See also " Components and Cladding".

A protective layer of pure aluminum or appropriate alloy to increase corrosion resistance and/or to allow for brazing, applied to the surface of aluminum.

External weatherproof envelope to a building either loadbearing or non-loadbearing. (Brick cladding, curtain walling.)

Material that covers the exterior of a window or door frame and/or sash, offering increased durability with less maintenance than other exterior finishes.

An aluminum material locked to the outside faces of many Pella® products to provide a durable, low-maintenance exterior surface.

the materials used on the outside surface of the building (e.g. brick, weatherboards etc).

A material (often aluminium) secured to exterior faces of wood windows creating a more durable, low-maintenance surface.

The exterior covering of a building, typically referring to the PVC coated polyester membrane used on most Rubb buildings. Structures can also be clad with insulated or non-insulated metal panels on sidewalls and gables.

A material used as the exterior wall enclosure of a building.

Cladding can mean several different things. Cladding as siding includes vinyl siding, wood siding, cementious (“Hardy Board”) or aluminum siding. Cladding for windows and doors refers to the vinyl or aluminum skin used on the outside in place of paint i.e. “vinyl clad” or “aluminum clad.” Cladding in general can refer to skylights, glazing, glass block, shutters or any other external protection device.

Outer wall paneling and exterior metal roof of the metal building system.

Coated profiled sheets of steel or aluminium used for walls or roofs of buildings.

Outer covering for a wall, often panels or strips of wood.

Material placed on the exterior of wood frame and sash components to provide ease of maintenance. Common cladding materials include vinyl and extruded or roll-formed aluminum.

Pre-finished steel sheet which is exposed to the external environment, providing protection against the weather. This normally carries no load beyond its own weight, and that imposed by snow, wind and maintenance. Cladding for walls is sometimes known as walling or siding. Cladding for roofs is often known as roofing, roof sheeting or roof cladding.

is the 'outside skin' of the building, fixed to building frame.

Aluminum material attached to the outside of a window which creates a more durable, long-lasting window. Cladding is factory-applied in many colors and does not require painting.

Aluminum or vinyl material attached to the outside of a window or door, which creates a more durable, low-maintenance product. Cladding can be factory-applied in many colors and does not require painting.

Cladding is the covering of one material with another. It has different meanings depending on the context.

The metal (a zirconium alloy) surrounding the uranium fuel, acting as a barrier between the fuel and the water in the reactor coolant system.

Application of a stainless steel coating to a lower-alloy steel by means of pouring, welding, or coating to increase corrosion resistance at a lower cost than using steel exclusively.

The application of a thick (generally above 1mm) coating which melts or diffuses into the substrate. Processes include weld cladding and plasma transferred arc (PTA).

The application of a thin coat of stainless steel to another metal in order to increase corrosion resistance.