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Polishing Cloths Today's technology offers the fiber optic
installer many connectorization and polishing options. Recent advances in abrasive technology have allowed Innovative Fiber
Technologies to develop the next generation of abrasives for fiber optics.
APC 100 Series abrasive polishing cloth delivers superior polishes with
virtually no loss while reducing glass breakage, resulting in greater
connector yield, higher connector performance, reduced material costs, and
reduced labor costs.The abrasive
polishing cloth works so well that even a novice installer can achieve
professional results.
Traditional fiber optic connector
polishing films consist of a hard crystal fixed to a Mylar backing.
During the polishing process various grit Mylar films placed
over a soft rubber pad are used to remove epoxy, polish the optical
fiber, and shape the end of the connector for minimum loss and minimum
back reflection.Unlike fixed abrasive technology products, Innovative Fiber Technologies bonds the abrasive to a flexible cloth backing with a thin layer of specially formulated latex. The thin cushioning latex layer is engineered to form around the connector tip better than any rubber pad, creating the perfect radius (see photo left) for exacting physical contact (PC) finishes and exceptional polishes.The cushioning layer also allows the abrasives to move during the polishing process which reduces glass breakage and greatly enhances durability, allowing a single sheet of APC 100 Series in a 6” X 6” - 1 microm grit level (APC100-1) configuration to polish up to 15 or more connectors on a single sheet. This typically results in a 67% savings in consumables! |
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Innovative Fiber Technologies offers a wide range of polishing solutions to fit your needs. Consult the charts below to find which product best suits your requirements. |
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