CMS Combiner Manufacturer System

High Strength & High Strength Adjustable; Fiber Types 30-1,000 µm Coated; Fiber Buffers 80-1,200 µm; Temperature Range 60-200 °C; Dimensions 129.5x73.5x71 mm 3SAE Technologies’ high strength and high strength adjustable thermal strippers are compact, easy-to-use ­fiber stripping units designed to thermo-mechanically remove coatings from optical fibers. The high strength thermal stripper supports standard 125 μm optical fibers, including 250, 400 and 900 μm coated fibers. Adjustable temperature and time settings allow it to adapt to stripping a variety of different coatings. The precision, self-centering blade design produces high-strength stripping performance unmatched by previous flat blade strippers. The high strength adjustable thermal stripper supports optical fibers with cladding diameters from 30 to 1,000 μm, with buffer diameters up to 1,200 μm. This includes standard 250, 400 and 900 μm coated fibers. Adjustable temperature and time settings allow it to adapt to stripping a variety of different coatings and cladding sizes. Both high strength and high strength adjustable thermal strippers are also available with an extended rail which provides extended stroke for stripping fibers up to 225 mm for various applications including gratings, couplers and combiners. 3SAE Technologies' complete line of preparation tools, including the 3SAE Technologies thermal strippers, are configurable for use with Fitel, Fujikura, 3SAE Technologies or Ericsson fiber holders. Use of fiber holders provides a repeatable handling process across strip, clean, cleave and splice equipment for high-strength splicing and improved yield. 3SAE Technologies' complete line of fiber holder compatible preparation tools incorporates the thermal strippers, USC Ultrasonic Cleaner and fiber cleavers. Key Features: Compact, Low-maintenance Bench-top Design Supported Fiber Types: High Strength: 125 μm Coated; Adjustable: 30 to 1,000 μm Coated Supported Fiber Buffers: High Strength: 250 to 900 μm; Adjustable: 80 to 1,200 μm Adjustable Temperature and Time Settings to Accommodate Different Fiber Coatings Adjustable Temperature Range: 60 to 200 °C, or Ambient Available Fitel, Fujikura, 3SAE Technologies or Ericsson Fiber Holder Compatible Platforms Optional Generic Clamp for Use Without Fiber Holders Dimensions: 129.5 x 73.5 x 71 mm Power Supply: 100 to 240 VAC Application: Thermo-mechanically Remove Coatings From Optical Fibers With 30 to 1,000 µm Cladding Diameters and 80 to 1,200 μm Buffer Diameters

Rapid Loading of up to 19 Fibers; Fiber Fixtures for 700, 870 µm Outer Diameter & Custom; Air Gap Fiber Bundle/Capillary 10 µm; Fiber Cleaning With Ultrasound & Chemical; Separate Cleaning and Loading Stages; Onboard Heater 3SAE Technologies’ Capillary Speed Loader (CSL) facilitates rapid loading of up to 19 fibers into a capillary. Using the CSL, fiber bundles can be loaded into a capillary with as little as 10 μm of air gap between the bundle and the capillary. The CSL utilizes a funnel shaped capillary to hold the capillary during the fiber loading process. The system uses an ultrasonic cleaner in conjunction with acetone or chemical of choice, to lubricate and remove static from the fibers during the loading stage. The ultrasonic cleaner features one touch operation with a user adjustable cycle and visual and audible notifications. Two individual reservoirs facilitate separate cleaning and loading stages. The CSL also includes an onboard heater to expedite the evaporation process of the acetone after loading. The CSL Capillary Speed Loader includes standard fixturing for 700 μm and 870 μm outer diameter capillaries. Custom sizes are available on request. Key Features: Rapid Loading of up to 19 Fibers into a Capillary Separate Cleaning and Loading Reservoirs One-touch Ultrasonic Operation Onboard Heater Application: Rapid Loading of Fiber Bundles with up to 19 Fibers into a Capillary

Fiber Stripper/Cleaner; Chemical-free; Strip Length 2-55 mm; Fiber Coating Diameter ≤1,000 µm; Translation Speed 0.002-20 mm/s; Fiber Type: Polyimide, Carbon, Gold Coated 3SAE Technologies’ PWS Plasma Work Station is a unique fiber stripper/cleaner for polyimide, carbon and gold coated fibers. This compact, precision-built instrument allows to perform fiber operations that are beyond the ordinary. Standard thermo-mechanical stripping, solvent cleaning and arc fusion splicing technologies are now over 20 years old and were developed for basic acrylic-coated 125 μm single mode (SM) optical fiber splicing. As fiber technology continues to expand, there are production operations that are difficult or impossible to perform on standard production fiber processing tools. 3SAE Technologies’ PWS Plasma Work Station utilizes the supplier’s patented 3-phase plasma technology to produce a “Ring of Fire®” surrounding the fiber with uniform heat and controlled ionic conditions. Sophisticated software and instrument-grade measurement technology monitors the 3-phase arc to maintain balance and consistency over a broad dynamic range. Temperatures obtainable at the fiber range from less than 100 to well over 3,000 °C. Many of the operations possible on the PWS Plasma Work Station can be performed in partial vacuum. The PWS system creates vacuum internally from an external air supply. The unique seal and baffle design allows for sufficient sealing around the fibers without causing fiber coating damage. The housing of the PWS is machined from a solid block of aluminum. The electronic and mechanical parts are designed for continuous-duty operation and long-term reliability even with heavy production use. Tough polyimide, carbon or gold coatings are difficult to remove without severely degrading the fiber’s mechanical integrity. Previous polyimide stripping technologies have either used thermal decomposition, which produces relatively low tensile strength (~100 kpsi), or strong acid/alkali chemistry, which is hazardous and produces toxic waste. The PWS Plasma Work Station uses ion etching technology to remove polyimide, carbon and gold plating safely and cleanly from the fiber. The stripped region has cleanly tapered interfaces with no charring, and the resulting tensile strength is many times higher (often times >400 kpsi) than conventional stripping methods. The standard PWS system accommodates a single fiber up to 1,000 μm diameter, with appropriate fixtures. With the available multiple-fiber option, two standard size fibers (125 μm cladding) can be processed simultaneously. The PWS’s control interface is accessed via the mounted LCD and Keypad. This interface provides operational status updates and provides the operator with complete control of plasma characteristics, temperature and positioning. The operator can quickly and easily recall and store parameters in any one of up to 10 available recipe locations. This allows quick translations between fiber processes. The 3SAE Technologies team have almost a century of combined experience in the manufacturing and support of custom fiber optic tools. On-site CNC machining and electronic assembly capability enables 3SAE Technologies to act quickly to create customized programming, interfaces and fixtures to meet unique customer requirements. Contact the AMS Technologies fiber optic tools experts to discuss your customized Plasma Work Station exactly tailored to your project’s requirements. Key Features: Compact Bench-top Design Chemical-free Fiber Stripping and Cleaning Variable Strip Length: 2 to 55 mm Translation Speed: 2 μm/s to 20 mm/s Software-adjustable Parameters Supported Fiber Diameters: 80 to 1,000 μm Temperature Range: 1,000 to 3,000 °C+ (@ Standard Pressure), >100 °C to 1,100 °C (in Partial Vacuum) Compressed Air: External Compressor, 95 psi max. Power Supply: 100 to 240 VAC, 120 W Dimensions: 285 x 170 x 170 mm Applications: Removing Polyimide, Carbon or Metal Coatings, Such as Gold, From Coated Optical Fibers; Removing Polyimide Coatings From Polyimide-coated Wires