May 20, 2012

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eFiberTools Carries MicroCare Fiber Optic Cleaning Products

April 22, 2012 By Leave a Comment

eFiberTools.com carries a wide range of splicing, testing, and connectivity products for broadband and telecom industry.

Find MicroCare chemical products used in cleaning, coating and lubrication. MicroCare produces some of the best and most effective chemical products used in the optical, electronic, telecommunication, aerospace, military and life sciences fields.

MicroCare develops clever tools and production aids that enhance the performance of their chemical products. The result of these innovations is improved efficiencies, lower costs, higher quality, reduced worker exposures to chemicals, and the minimization of any environmental impacts.

MicroCare Fiber Optic Cleaning Products

MicroCare Fiber Optic Cleaning Products

ABOUT EFIBERTOOLS.COM

eFiberTools.com offers a wide selection of fiber splicing and testing equipment, optical fiber cable and connectivity products for contractors, manufacturers, telco and broadband communication.

Fusion splicers and fiber splicing equipment, OTDR and optical test equipment, cabling and connectivity, and other quality fiber-optic products are found on eFiberTools.com. The company is dedicated customer satisfaction. They select their products from manufacturers with great customer service, great warranties, and low prices so they can pass that along to their customers. Fast shipping worldwide.

eFiberTools stocks brand-name and the best no-brand fiber optic products from a variety of quality manufacturers. Products include fusion splicers, OTDR’s, and fiber optic testing and certification equipment, and a full range of optical fiber cabling, connectors and other connectivity products to support broadband and telecom providers, FTTh, LAN/WAN, OSP, premises, Telco, CATV contractors, manufacturers and anyone who works with fiber-optic communication networks.

eFiberTools is an authorized distributor for Inno Instrument fusion splicers. Inno manufactures the highly popular IFS-10 core alignment fusion splicer, just recently introduced to the market. The Inno IFS-10 kit includes the VF-78 high-precision cleaver, as well as battery, case and more. Ask about renting an Inno, or request to receive one of their demo units for a one-week evaluation prior to purchasing. Trade-ins are welcome and encouraged.

Not all products are listed on their website so be sure to ask if you don’t see what you need. eFiberTools accepts trade-ins of working and some nonworking models, and is always interested in purchasing your surplus fiber optic equipment and excess inventory.

Visit their Phoenix location at 329 W. Melinda Ln., Phoenix AZ 85027, email us at info@efibertools.com, or phone toll-free (877) 773-3423, direct (623) 582-5560. Find more information on fusion splicers, splicing techniques, news and information on our specialty blog add FusionSplicers.org.

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Fusion Splicer Electrodes

July 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Is it time to have the electrodes replaced in your fusion splicer?

Electrodes need cleaning due to buildup of silica oxide and other contaminants. Cleaning fusion splicer electrodes can be done through the menu on the splicer. Electrode cleaning is part of the essential maintenance of your fusion splicer.

As the electrodes wear from use, cleaning by using the splicer’s menu option will not be enough and they will need to be replaced. Higher splice loss is the result of worn electrodes.

Fujikura®, FITEL®, Sumitomo®, Ilsintech®, Emitor®, Corning/Siecor®, and Ericsson® all specify differing lengths of time between replacing splicer electrodes. Refer to your user manual for when to replace them. Replacing electrodes is a normal, and important, part of your splicers’ maintenance.

Always replace electrodes as a pair. For optimal performance, electrodes should also be aligned when they are replaced to maximize the performance of your splicer.

Replacement fusion splicer electrodes from FiberTool™ last as long as the original equipment electrodes but for half the price. Each electrode is manufactured to exceed the specifications required for the Fiber Optic industry. Every fusion splicer electrode is 100% individually inspected to ensure that they adhere to our stringent tolerances.

We also stock a full range of replacement Fibre Optic Cleaver Blades.

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Cleaning Products for Fiber Splicing

July 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment

The best choices for proper cleaning of fiber optic bare fiber prior to fusion splicing are the Sticklers® Benchtop CleanWipes, which are lint-free wipes for use on bare fiber wet or dry. Use the wipes to thoroughly clean the bare fiber prior to splicing.

Each mini-tub contains 90 perforated lint-free wipes, each wipe being 4″ x 2″ (10 cm x 5 cm) clean up to six fiber optic connectors or one bare fiber. You can get a case of 24 mini-tubs, and they have an unlimited shelf life with a 12-month warranty.

The fabric is very strong and resists shredding and tearing, even on LC connector end-faces. They are also ideal for cleaning fiber optic connector end-faces, plus lenses, mirrors, diffraction gratings, prisms and test equipment.

For best results dampen the wipes with Sticklers® Fiber Optic Splice & Connector Cleaner. This is an optical-grade liquid which easily removes fingerprints, oils, dust, lint and surface films, and is fast drying.

The Cleaning Fluid is packaged in a small metal pump spray can (not an aerosol). Each can is equipped with a 3-way dispenser, so you can wet a wipe, dampen a cleaning stick or swab or even spray a burst of fluid. It is nonflammable and can be shipped without hazmat fees or paperwork. Can is good for more than 400 cleaning events, unlimited shelf life and available in case of 12 cans each.

It’s important to note that although you can use  isopropanol alcohol when cleaning fiber optics you must use  only 99.9% alcohol. Using  what you find in the local drug store may contains 30% water which leaves a thin residue on the surface if it’s the 70% bottle. Alcohol draws moisture from the air so even if you start with 99.9% and leave the cap off the bottle you will increase the alcohols’ water content significantly, depending on the ambient humidity. Even by repeatedly opening the bottle can contaminate it. These are further reasons why you should use Sicklers Fiber Optic Splice & Connector Cleaner with the 3-way dispenser.

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