Selecting the right epoxies and adhesives and using them properly is essential for ensuring long-term product reliability. In addition to the strong, reliable, and durable bonds they provide, protection of optical fibers, connectors, and components are just as critical...
For optimum 2-part epoxy bonding, it is essential that the two components, resin and hardener, (often referred to as Part A and Part B), are combined in the appropriate ratios and adequately mixed prior to dispensing and applying to the product.
When manually...
Epoxy Dispensing Machines are needed to apply the epoxy precisely and uniformly to fiber optic connectors prior to inserting the fiber. The Fiber Optic Center Technical Team provides consultation on the exact type of dispensing equipment best suited for specific...
Ensuring epoxy is fully cured and the long-term optical performance of the fiber optic connector is not compromised, depends greatly on selecting the correct curing equipment. The Fiber Optic Center consultation process for curing equipment selection is based on the...
Errors in epoxy processes (mixing, dispensing / application, curing schedules, etc.) can lead to premature bond failures which negatively impact the reliability of any cable assembly. In response to our industry needs for the most timely information and
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Perhaps one of the most maddening things about a mixed material is entrained bubbles. Depending on how you mix, you may entrain none, or a ton of them. You want to stab them, push them and blow on them. Anything to break them. But in many...
Epoxy is a permanent adhesive. When properly chosen for your application and substrates, and properly cured, it will form a strong, permanent bond. At times though, you may find that you need to recover bonded parts or clean parts to remove excess cured...
When working with epoxies and adhesives, there are several consistent areas that beg for clarity. FOC knows because we generally field those questions and concerns. Among the top of that list are: Room temperature storage best practices, Storage methods...
From time to time, FOC has been asked to recommend a pigment that can be safely added to UV curable coatings as well as offer advice about what ratio of pigment to coating is acceptable without compromising the integrity of the coating.
As communicated by our...
Fabricating fiber optic cable assemblies is still in large part a manual process, requiring knowledge and skill. When something in the process goes awry, an investigation is needed to identify and address the cause. Recently, our team of experts met to discuss...
