Ox-RAC-08 Angled Ribbon Fiber Cleaver

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

Output Current LD 1.5 A; Output Current TEC ±4 A; Benchtop or Rack Mount; Compatible with Butterfly Type 1 & Type 2 Lasers; Current Stability <0.1%  Maiman Electronics’ MBL1500A laser diode driver and TEC Temperature Controllers is designed for driving laser diodes in both Type 1 (Pump) and Type 2 (Telecom) 14-pin butterfly packages. The MBL1500A benchtop format drivers include a high stability (0.01 mА) current source for the laser diode and a thermoelectric Peltier cooler (TEC). The laser diode mount is also included on-board with an Azimuth ZIF socket, compatible with Type 1 and Type 2 pinouts of 14-pin butterfly laser diodes. The laser diode driver channel provides current of up to 1.5 A with not more than 10 to 15 µA of noise. The TEC driver channel provides a temperature change from +12 to +40 °C with a stability of 0,01 °C. In addition, the TEC channel contains an integrated self-adjusted PID controller, keeping the temperature of the Peltier element with high precision within ±0,01 °C. The MBL1500A driver can be controlled from the front panel using buttons and/or touchscreen or remotely via USB. With these features, MBL1500A is an excellent choice for laboratory test set-ups and has all the necessary protections for safe operation of laser diodes. Key Features: All-in-One Current Source, Temperature Controller and Mount with Azimuth ZIF Socket for Butterfly LD Compatible With Type 1 and Type 2 Butterfly 14-pin Laser Diodes Controlled Locally With Touch Screen or Buttons Controlled Remote Over USB (Software and Communication Protocol Included) Integrated PID Controller, Does Not Require Setup Soft-Start Current Ramp, Current Protection, Temperature Protection for Laser Diode Option to Save 9 Presets Current Stability <0.1% Free Software Dimensions: 271 x 257 x 117 mm Applications: Supplying Laser Diodes in Butterfly Package; Laser Pumping; Laser Spectroscopy; Laboratory Test Set-ups

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

Extra Large Bowl; Max. Component Length 200 mm; Cleaning Cycle Time 3-48 s; Frequency Tuned Oscillation; Power Supply 100-240 VAC, 12 VDC 3SAE Technologies’ USC XL Ultrasonic Cleaner is a purpose-built ultrasonic cleaner specifically designed for fiber optic applications. Its unique wide bowl design is especially well-suited for cleaning long lengths of optical fiber and other large components up to 200 mm in length. Many years of cleaning experience went into the functional, ergonomic design that ensures consistent cleaning results. Cleaning is accomplished across the length of the bowl using dual transducers that generate a sweeping frequency that is optimized to target the various sizes of particles that adhere to fiber after removing the outer protective coating. Operation of the USC XL is easy and intuitive. Adjustable clamps are located across the width of the bowl which load "up" in a horizontal position and then tilt "down" to lower the fiber into the cleaner and facilitate quick loading and hands-free operation. Audible and visual indicators signal when the fiber should be removed. The duration of the cleaning can be adjusted quickly and easily to optimize cycle times for different fiber types and sizes. Ultrasonic cleaning has long been the preferred means of cleaning optical fibers for critical splicing applications. Today's high-power glass processing applications are sensitive to contamination and fatigue that results from hand cleaning and demand a thorough, non-contact cleaning alternative. Use of an ultrasonic cleaner ensures ultimate cleanliness and is essential for maximizing post process optical fiber performance and reliability. Key Features: Large and Wide Bowl for Cleaning Long Fiber Lengths or Components up to 200 mm in Length Adjustable Cleaning Times, Cycle Time: 3 to 48 s Frequency Tuned Oscillation No Calibration Required No PC Connection Required Included Cover Reduces Contamination and Evaporation Operator-independent and Hands-free Operation Dimensions: 44 x 23 x 22 cm Power Supply: 100 to 240 VAC, 12 VDC/12 A Application: Ultrasonic Cleaning of Optical Fiber and Other Large Components up to 200 mm in Length