EPS II End Face Preparation Station

Fiber Preparation Unit; Chemical-free; Strip Length 2-30 mm; Fiber Coating Diameter 80-1,000 µm; Fiber Type: Polyimide or Carbon Coated 3SAE Technologies’ FPU II Fiber Preparation Unit provides non-contact and chemical-free window or end face stripping of polyimide or carbon coated optical fibers in a small, affordable package. The FPU II window or end face stripping unit features 3SAE Technologies’ patented “Ring of Fire®” technology which surrounds the fiber with a uniform heat in controlled ionic conditions. This patented low temperature arc plasma process will window or end face strip polyimide and carbon coated fibers quickly and cleanly without use of any mechanical blades, acid or any other chemicals. The automated process provides consistent stripping results without requiring any special operator skills. The FPU II system is adaptable to your process and can accommodate fiber holders from the most common fusion splicer manufacturers. Strip lengths are adjustable and easily programmable. Tough polyimide or carbon coatings are difficult to remove without severely degrading the fiber’s mechanical integrity. Other polyimide stripping technologies use mechanical blades or rapid thermal decomposition, which produces low tensile strength while leaving the fiber dirty. A more commonly used method, strong acid/alkali chemistry, is hazardous and produces toxic waste. Utilizing 3SAE Technologies’ patented Ring of Fire® pulsed plasma etching technology, the FPU II window or end face stripping unit removes polyimide and carbon coatings safely and cleanly. The standard FPU II system accommodates a single fiber up to 1,000 μm diameter, with appropriate fixtures. The FPU II’s control interface is accessed via the mounted LCD and keypad. This interface provides operational status updates and provides the operator with advanced control of plasma characteristics, temperature and positioning. The operator can quickly and easily recall and store parameters in any one of up to eight available recipe locations. This allows quick translations between fiber stripping programs. Key Features: Chemical-free Fiber Stripping and Cleaning Variable Strip Lengths: 2 to 30 mm Compact Bench-top Design Supports Fiber Holders From Fitel, Fujikura and 3SAE Technologies Software-adjustable Parameters Power Supply: 100 to 240 VAC Supported Fiber Types: 80 to 1000 μm Polyimide or Carbon Coated Dimensions: 190 x 200 x 140 mm Application: Non-contact, Chemical-free Window or End Face Stripping of Tough Polyimide or Carbon Coatings From up to 1,000 µm Diameter Optical Fibers