Liquid Clamp Cleaver LDF, LCC II Large Diameter Fiber Cleaver

Fiber Size 125-1,000 µm; Circular & Shaped Fiber; Non-angle Cleaving or Angle Cleaving With Fiber Rotation up to 30°; Fiber Holder 16 or 18 mm; Up to 10 Programs

3SAE Technologies’ Liquid Clamp Cleaver II LDF, LCC II is the most advanced large diameter fiber cleaver for circular and shaped fibers from 125 to 1,000 µm. It is available in two different models, the Liquid Clamp Cleaver II-S (LCC II-S) and Liquid Clamp Cleaver II-A (LCC II-A). The LCC II-S is designed for standard, non-angle cleaving, while the LCC II-A features angle cleaving with rotation up to 30°.

The primary cause of bad cleave angles is torsional strain in the fiber, induced by torque from conventional clamps. This patented process features a completely torque-free clamping system, which uses a proprietary metal alloy ingot that melts at less than the boiling point of water.

This lead-free, cadmium-free alloy ingot is specially formulated to solidify tightly around the optical fiber when cooled, providing torque-free clamping even of non-round fibers such as octagonal shape. A solid-state temperature control system rapidly liquifies and solidifies the alloy as needed. When the alloy ingot is depleted by use, it can be easily replaced. These unique alloy ingots are available exclusively from 3SAE Technologies.

Both the LCC II-A and LCC II-S can optionally leverage an integrated manual backstop within the cleaver housing that provides enhanced cleave performance for structured fibers. Alignment of the blade, backstop, and fiber is achieved via the integrated side angle view vision system (requires PC connection). This perspective allows the user to easily verify the proper backstop and blade positioning for various fiber diameters prior to cleaving.

The Liquid Clamp Cleaver LDF, LCC II large diameter fiber cleaver has an on-board LCD that provides continuous status updates and instructs the operator in the proper loading and cleaving sequence. The menu system enables the operator to easily create, modify and use up to ten cleaving programs, allowing efficient transitions between different fiber diameters.

Key Features:

• Ability to Cleave Fiber up to 1 mm in Diameter (Fiber Dimensions: 125 to 1,000 μm)
• Angled Cleaver With up to 30° of Fiber Rotation (LCC II-A Only)
• Compatible With Circular and Shaped Fiber
• Lowest Mean Cleave Angles Available
• Lowest Standard Deviation Available
• Fiber Holder Compatible (16 mm F/H Standard, 18 mm F/H With Fiber Holder Adapter Plate)
• Extended Blade Life
• Integrated Vision System for Blade, Backstop and Fiber Alignment
• Stores up to 10 Programs
• PC Interface: RS232 (9 pin D-sub, Male)
• USB PC Connection Required for Integrated Vision System
• Power Supply: 100 to 240 VAC;
• Dimensions: 188 x 165 x 245 mm

Applications: Cleaving Circular and Shaped Fibers From 125 to 1,000 µm Diameter – Non-angle or Angle Cleaving With Rotation up to 30°