Training Video: How to Dispense Epoxy into Fiber Optic Connectors – Manual and Pneumatic

Part of the Fiber Optic Center training series - this video shows a simple overview of how to dispense epoxy into fiber optic connectors: manual and pneumatic. 

Manual Injection of Connector

  • remove the string cap stopper, place tip on the syringe
  • insert the plunger and manually inject epoxy into each connector

Pneumatic Injection of Connector

  • push and connect the interface of the pressure tube on the syringe - lock with a twist
  • place the syringe in the holder until your connectors ready to terminate
  • each press on the foot pedal will dispense a shot of epoxy, based on the time and pressure settings.
  • press the foot pedal to purge any large air bubbles from the syringe tip
  • watch the video for more details

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Fiber Optic Center, Inc., (FOC), is an international leader in distributing fiber optic components, equipment and supplies and has been helping customers make the best cable assemblies in the world for over two decades. Several areas of specialization and expertise, in which they are the industry leader, make them the preferred choice for many of the world’s fiber professionals. In these key technology areas, FOC is "at least as technical as the manufacturer" about the products they sell. Striving to "make the business part easy," they offer outstanding and personal customer service, low or no minimum purchase order values, and from-stock delivery on industry-leading products and technology. FOC is the industry connection to the most innovative optical products, technologies and technical experts who integrate their manufacturing knowledge and vast experience into customers' worldwide operations. @FiberOpticCntr

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