Exhibiting Hours, Technical Discussions, and Demonstrations Released
New Bedford, MA, USA – August 1, 2024 – Fiber Optic Center, Inc., (FOC), an international leading distributor specializing in helping their customers make the best cable assemblies in the world, announces Technical Paper presentation at the IWCS Technical Symposium and Technical Discussions, and Product Demonstrations at the IWCS Supplier Exhibition™ at IWCS Cable and Connectivity Industry Forum October 14-17, 2024, Providence, Rhode Island.
IWCS Technical Symposium
The IWCS Technical Symposium will include the previously unpublished Technical Paper, Overview of Rare Earth Doped Fibers, Applications and Fabrication; by Richard Tumminelli, Fiber Optic Center on Thursday, October 17, 1:00 – 2:45 PM. Mr. Tumminelli will present during Session 12: OPTICAL FIBER CABLE MANUFACTURING with Chairperson: Robert Elkins, Corning Optical Communications, USA.
The IWCS Supplier Exhibition™
Visit Fiber Optic Center at Booth 305 During IWCS 2024. Booth Schedule Includes Product Demonstrations and One-on-One Discussions:
- Using the New TMT Ferrule for your MMC Connector Assembly:
Assembly of the MMC Connector is very similar to the assembly of MPO connectors. However, since the TMT ferrule has different dimensions, much of the standard production equipment will require TMT-specific fixturing and tooling in order to assemble. Fiber Optic Center Technical Team is available to discuss the recommended materials and equipment designed specifically for TMT assemblies. To speak with a Fiber Optic Center Technical Expert about TMT custom options, email Kathleen Skelton at kskelton@focenter.com
- Exploring a Smart Installation Cable
- Testing Tips
- Cables and Connectivity
- Best Practices to Validate Epoxy Curing Schedules
- Where Do Connectors and Fusion Splicing Crossover
- Fiber Optic Cable Splicing Explained
- In the Field: Proper Tool Selection for Fiber Cable Preparation and Termination
- Minimizing Allergic Reactions When Handling Epoxies
- Installation and Cleanliness: It Counts
Technical Process & Product Demonstrations are held daily at Booth 305 During IWCS 2024:
- Cable Prep, Epoxy Steps and Considerations
- Crimping and Cleaving Best Practices
- Lapping Film Options (Field and Floor)
- Polishing and Testing for the Final Product
In addition to the full cable assembly line being demonstrated at Booth 305, the following products can be booked for a demo appointment:
- Schleuniger US-2545 Jacket Stripping Machine Is the pneumatically operated bench top cable and wire stripping machine as well as a jacket stripping machine for fiber optic cable. When cable makes contact with the sensor, the cable clamping and centering jaws close. The stripping blades cut the insulation to the preselected depth (conductor-diameter setting or inner diameter of the jacket) and partially strip the insulation (it is not possible to take insulation off completely) to a preselected length (strip length setting). Also available for demonstration are the Schleuniger FO-7010 Kevlar Cutting Machine and Schleuniger FO-7030 Buffer and Coating Stripper.
- Domaille 5400 Automated Polisher Suite - Full Package includes all the individual components seamlessly integrated to provide an automated fiber optic polishing solution. Each component contributes an additional layer of automation to the APM-HDC-5400 Polishing Machine. The 5400 includes automated features available for individual selection, allowing for a customizable configuration.
- Domaille APM-HDC-2500 Fiber Optic Polishing Machine provides for basic fiber optic polishing needs with high quality output. Its touchscreen interface ensures ease of use, offering many essential options for polishing all connector types, storing up to nine polishing processes and five polishing steps.10-200 RPM platen speed with feedback control and a force calibration option included.
- Viavi MAP Multiple Application Platform Test System, for labs and manufacturing, enables scalability and efficiency for manufacturing optical network elements, modules, and components. Includes the industry’s largest selection of hot-swappable modules for optical communications test and measurement in lab and manufacturing environments.
- AFL One Click, Ferrule Cleaner (SC/ST/FC) is an easy-to-use option for cleaning connectors on jumpers and in adapters by simply inserting the One-Click Cleaner into an adapter and pushing until an audible “click” is heard. The One-Click Cleaner uses the mechanical push action to advance an optical grade cleaning tape while the cleaning tip is rotated to ensure the fiber end-face is effectively, but gently cleaned. For field technicians, it is small enough to fit in a shirt pocket.
- AFL FS300 FlexScan SM & MM OTDR to test MM and SM, point-to-point and PON and detect closely spaced events without sacrificing range. The LinkMap icons identify event type & pass/fail status with an integrated source, power meter and visual fault locator.
- Luciol LOR-220 High Resolution OTDR with the optical pulse-width of only 1 ns, is optimized for short range fiber assembly testing. It has up to 4 different emitters that can be integrated in a single module for troubleshooting, fiber monitoring and precise fault location.
- Phenix fibersect.multi.2™, Mechanical Connector Cleaver for Multi-Fiber Connectors cuts off the epoxy and fibers protruding from the face of connector ferrules during the installation process. It produces a flat cut close to the MT ferrule face and is optimized for cutting 4 to 72 fiber MT ferrules as well as large diameter fibers used with SMA connectors.
- MicroCare Sticklers Standard Cleaning Kit complete to clean 800+ fiber end-faces quickly, reliably and inexpensively featuring Sticklers™ nonflammable cleaning fluid.
Lapping film samples are available at Booth 305 including Diamond, Aluminum Oxide, Silicon Carbide, Flock Pile, Final Films and more. Consultation provided on polishing process best practices and tips for the lapping film options.
Epoxy and adhesives offered by Fiber Optic Center include premium materials sourced from top brands, including AngstromBond and Covestro, that are essential for long-term reliability of optical connections. Explore our selection of room temperature cure, extended use/heat cure, quick cure field termination adhesives, UV cure adhesives, and specialty adhesives below. Additionally, we offer an extensive range of epoxy dispensing supplies, including syringes, tips & end caps, pistons, and barrels.
All requests for samples of epoxy will be shipped direct during or after the show. Depending on application needs, different sample types of epoxies are offered including but not limited to:
- OP-81-LS: a UV & heat cure adhesive for active alignment, new applications, lens bonding and precision.
- OP-29: a resilient multi-purpose, flexible, UV cure adhesive for lens bonding and gap filling, resists yellowing.
- TB302-50ML: a fast room temperature cure for potting and encapsulating electrical and electronic components and for potting fiber optic cables.
- AB9112-2.5G: a room temp or heat cure epoxy for fiber optic termination, US Navy and Mil Spec approved.
- AB9123-2.5G: a low viscosity, high Tg, rapid heat cure epoxy for fiber optic termination.
- AB9110LV-2.5G: a low viscosity, low stress, crystal clear epoxy for PM and POF fiber bonding and cryogenic applications.
- AB9320-2.5G: a low stress, heat cure epoxy designed for terminating multimode and single mode fibers.
Schedule here to speak with a Fiber Optic Center Technical Expert. For additional scheduling options email Kathleen Skelton at kskelton@focenter.com
About IWCS Cable and Connectivity Industry Forum
The IWCS Cable and Connectivity Industry Forum is a leading event for industry professionals to learn about new technologies in the cable and connectivity industry. Enhancements have been made to this year’s event that will provide an exceptional learning and networking experience. The IWCS Technical Symposium includes previously unpublished Technical Papers featuring research and development for cabling and connector (interconnect) technologies, designs, components, materials, fabrication, performance, testing and applications. The IWCS Supplier Exhibition™ includes exhibitors, displaying cutting-edge product technologies and user applications, available to network with the global attendees.
