We have a lot of choices out there for field connectorization and termination. In this episode, product manager Joe Cairone goes over the different options. Joe breaks it down into three different groups: Mechanical, Anaerobic & Epoxy, and Splice Variety. Within each of those groups, there are different options we have.
Mechanical splices and mechanical connectors provide a low initial cost but are not typically meant for permanent fixes. Anaerobic and epoxy connectors offer mid-range pricing but can be time-consuming. An advantage of anaerobic and epoxy connectors over mechanical is their long life-span. Anaerobic connectors are assembled and cured using an adhesive hardener and primer, whereas epoxy connectors may require heat to finish curing. Lastly, splice-type field terminations require a high initial cost, but the result is higher quality, faster preparation/installation, and less attenuation.
Video Highlights
Mechanical Splices - 1:15
Mechanical Connectors - 6:33
Epoxy & Anaerobic Connectors - 10:35
Epoxy Based Connectors - 15:15
Splice-type Terminations - 20:30
Products in this Video:
• AMP Corelink Splice by Tyco (discontinued, but in-stock): shop.fiberoptic.com/ProductIn...
• 3M Fibrlock Universal Splice: shop.fiberoptic.com/ProductIn...
• PRO-L925B Mechanical Splice: shop.fiberoptic.com/ProductIn...
• AFL FASTConnect­­­®: shop.fiberoptic.com/Products....
• Corning UniCam® Connector: shop.fiberoptic.com/Products....
• Cleavers: shop.fiberoptic.com/Products....
• Anaerobic Style Connectors: shop.fiberoptic.com/ProductIn...
• PRO OFS-947S Fusion Splicer: shop.fiberoptic.com/ProductInf...
• Fiber Optic Pigtail Packs: shop.fiberoptic.com/Products....
• Splice-on Connectors: shop.fiberoptic.com/Products....
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