When understanding the unique characteristics of this fiber type and the interaction with standard splicing equipment, the splicing technician can distinguish fiber related problems from splicer related problems, thereby, eliminating frustrations and increasing productivity.
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White Paper: Splice Loss Estimation with the Fujikura 41S Fusion Splicer
This white paper will introduce the larger categories of splice loss estimation methods and applications to better explain in context how the Fujikura's 41S splicer estimation technique performs.

Reflections from the 2019 BICSI Fall Conference
AFL application engineer, Lucas Mays, reflections on his experience at the Fall 2019 BICSO conference while also winning an innovation award.

Splicing Efficiency Improvements in Ultra-High Density Fiber Optic Cable
AFL investigates and documents each aspect of the cable joining and the ribbon fiber splicing process of ultra-high density fiber optic cable in data center applications and new access networks.

Splicer Alignment Technologies - The Technical and Data-Driven Differentiators
This white paper aims to educate the industry on the different splicer technologies, using technical and data differentiators as opposed to marketing verbiage.

AFL Honored by 2019 Cabling Installation & Maintenance Innovators Awards
AFL was recognized with three awards: platinum for its Bluetooth®-enabled splicing family; gold for FlexScan® Quad OTDR; and silver for FOCIS Lightning.

Bluetooth Splicing Cost Study
Cost study: Compared to a traditional splicer-cleaver combination, a Bluetooth-enabled splicer/cleaver combination produce a 76% cost of ownership reduction and weeks of time reclaimed.

Blog: Splice Loss Estimation with the Fujikura 41S Fusion Splicer
A blog focusing on the Fujikura 41S fusion splicer and its loss estimation advantage compared to other cladding alignment splicers.

Estudio de costos de empalmes Bluetooth
En el mundo de las empalmadoras, Fujikura fue el primero en utilizar tecnología de Bluetooth en una manera que se traduce en verdaderos ahorros monetarios.

Fujikura 41S Splicer with Bluetooth Enabled CT50 Fiber Cleaver
With the 41S you can achieve splice analysis never before seen in an active cladding alignment splicer. And pairing the 41S with the superior cleaving efficiency of the Bluetooth enabled CT50 creates

Splicing 200µm Ribbon – Getting Started on the Right Foot
AFL Application Engineer Lucas Mays explains the challenges and options available when splicing 200µm fibers.

AFL Showcasing Bluetooth-enabled Fusion Splicer, Award-winning OTDR at TechAdvantage 2019
AFL, an industry-leading manufacturer of fiber optic cable, equipment, and accessories, is exhibiting at the 2019 Tech Advantage Conference and Expo in Orlando, FL.
New Splicers Push Limits
AFL has released two new flusion splicers to the market. The Fujikura 41S Core Sensing fusion splicer, and the Fujukura 31S fusion splicer have both raised the bar of splicer technology.

AFL Awarded Four New Patents
The new patents were for technology and product developments in Optical Connectivity and Apparatus (OCA) and Fusion Splicing technologies.

AFL Launches Two Fujikura Fusion Splicers
The Fujikura 41S Core Sensing fusion splicer and the 31S both feature touchscreen technology and active cladding alignment capability, simplifying use and greatly reducing the need for rigorous...

AFL Releases Bluetooth®-enabled Fujikura Cleaver
AFL is launching the Fujikura CT50 fiber cleaver with innovative new features including Bluetooth capability, a push-button motorized blade rotation and a rugged exterior.

Splicing Bend Insensitive Fiber
To enable low splice loss and accurate loss estimation, Fujikura optimized splice modes for ClearCurve to SMF and ClearCurve to ClearCurve in the FSM-60S.

Video: Fujikura 62S Fusion Splicer
Watch the video featuring the Fujikura 62S Fusion Splicer.

Visible Splice Joint
After splicing two optical fibers together the operator should make a visual inspection of the splice to ensure that there are no bubbles or other splice defects.

Using a 70S to Align Fibers for Reel Testing
The procedure for setting up a splice mode in the Fujikura 70S so that the fusion splicer can be used to align the test jumper to the fiber under test

Benefits of Aerial Splicing