QUESTION:
What kind of cleaning and maintenance is required for fiber optic polishing equipment?
ANSWER:
The Preventive Maintenance program for polishing fixtures should include periodic ultrasonic cleaning. This is true for any fiber optic polishing fixtures, regardless of connector or ferrule type: connector fixtures with latching mechanisms (LC, SC), ferrule-only fixtures with screw caps or cam-locks, MT ferrule fixtures, etc.
READ THE FULL BLOG ARTICLE HERE: Fiber Optic Polishing Fixture Maintenance: Fiber Optic Polishing Fixture Contamination and Ultrasonic Cleaning
ADDITIONAL CONTENT & RESOURCES:
- Category Resource: FOC Polish Page
- Find More Information in this Blog: Polishing Tips and Best Practices for Single Fiber Connectors
Answered by AskFOC Technical Team May 4, 2018
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