Fusion splicing is the process of fusing or welding two fibers together usually by an electric arc. Fusion splicing is the most widely used method of splicing as it provides for the lowest loss and least reflectance, as well as providing the strongest and most reliable joint between two fibers.Virtually all singlemode splices are fusion. Multimode fibers can be harder to fusion splice as the larger core with many layers of glass that produces the graded-index profile are sometimes harder to match up, especially with fibers of different types or manufacturers.
Fusion splicing may be done one fiber at a time or a complete fiber ribbon from ribbon cable at one time. First we'll look at single fiber splicing and then ribbon splicing.
Fusion splicing machines are mostly automated tools that require you preset the splicing parameters or choose factory recommended settings that will control the splicing process itself. All require the use of a precision fiber cleaver that scribes and breaks (cleaves) the fibers to be spliced precisely, as the quality of the splice will depend on the quality of the cleave. Most splicing machines come with a recommended cleaver.
Products
FITEL S179 Fusion SplicerFITEL S179 Fusion Splicer | Price excl. VAT:€0.00 Price inc. VAT:€0.00 Can be ordered by Email | |
S210 Single Fiber StripperThe FITEL S210 Single Fiber Stripper is designed to strip 0.25 mm as well as 0.9 mm diameter fiber. This easy to use stripper has a 20 mm wide base with the blade located in the center to ensure safe longitudinal stripping. | Price excl. VAT:€0.00 Price inc. VAT:€0.00 Can be ordered by Email | |
FITEL S123C V2 Fusion Splice Kit +S326A CleaverFusion Splicer S123C-A + S326A Cleaver
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Fiber Optic Fusion Splicingm, Fitel KIT: S153A V2 + S326 CleaverFusion Splicer S153A
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S218R Thermal StripperFITEL S218R Thermal Stripper Exceptional stripping for single and ribbon fiber | Price excl. VAT:€0.00 Price inc. VAT:€0.00 Can be ordered by Email | |
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S310 Single Fiber CleaverThe FITEL S310 Single Fiber Field Cleaver is designed for cleaving fiber in the field quickly and easily. The S310 Field Cleaver can accommodate 0.25 mm and 0.9 mm coating diameters and its small lightweight size makes them the perfect addition to any field splicing system. The S310 field cleaver require some skill to achieve the desired cleave angle and may not be appropriate for some splicing applications. The S310 is specifically designed to cleave fiber in the field accurately to a 16 mm length. | Price excl. VAT:€0.00 Price inc. VAT:€0.00 Can be ordered by Email | |
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S315 Single Fiber CleaverThe FITEL S315 Single Fiber Field Cleaver is designed for cleaving fiber in the field quickly and easily. The S315 Field Cleaver can accommodate 0.25 mm and 0.9 mm coating diameters and itssmall lightweight size makes it the perfect addition to any field splicing system. The S315 field cleaver require some skill to achieve the desired cleave angle and may not be appropriate for some splicing applications. The S315 has a graduated scale, which allows for cleave lengths of 5 to 20 mm.
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S325 A CLEAVER
This compact unit delivers speed and precision. With a single button, you complete a secure cleave and the waste fiber is automatically collected. Excellent for hand-held and work bench use. Performs 32,000 cleaves. | Price excl. VAT:€0.00 Price inc. VAT:€0.00 Can be ordered by Email | |
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S326A High Precision Optical Fiber CleaverS326A High Precision Optical Fiber CleaverWith its ergonomic and light weight design, the S326A cleaver offers the operator the versatility to cleave on a work bench or in the palm of their hand. The reduced lid size and wide opening angle facilitates fiber loading and improves stability resulting in better single and ribbon fiber cleaves. With 24 positions, the long life-time blade achieves 48,000 fiber cleaves. | Price excl. VAT:€0.00 Price inc. VAT:€0.00 Can be ordered by Email | |
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S91X Temporary Fiber AlignerDesigned as a jig for temporary jointing the fibers for measuring transmission loss or for experimental purposes. | Price excl. VAT:€0.00 Price inc. VAT:€0.00 Can be ordered by Email | |
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S612 Ribbon Forming FixtureDesigned to form a ribbon-like fiber with 2 to 12 single fibers. S612 offers a high efficient simultaneous fiber splice with FITEL ribbon fusion splicers.
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S903 Ultra Sonic Cleaner
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Heat Shrink- Fiber Optic Protection Sleeves SMOUVProtection Sleeves FITEL offers a wide variety of protection sleeves to accommodate single and ribbon fiber. FITEL's protection sleeves come in ribbon, standard, slim, mini, and macro sizes. They are composed of an outer an inner sleeve reinforced by an internal member made of stainless steel or ceramics. | Price excl. VAT:€0.00 Price inc. VAT:€0.00 Can be ordered by Email | |