Mating Sleeves and Adapters

Product Portfolio
AMS Technologies offers a wide range of mating sleeves and adapters available from stock. These components allow reliable connection of optical fiber cables terminated with FC/PC, FC/APC, ST/PC, SC/PC, SC/APC, LC/PC, LC/APC or SMA905 optical fiber connectors.

The mating sleeves and adapters available from our inventory provide female connectors of the same connector type on both sides, but we also offer hybrid solutions for mating different connector types as well as hybrid patchcords that connect female to male connectors with a short length of fiber within the device.

Within our portfolio of mating sleeves and adapters available from stock you can filter by adapter type (FC/APC, FC/PC, LC/APC, LC/PC, etc.), sleeve material, colour (of plastic adapters), shape (D-shape, DD-shape, oval, round or square adapters) or single mode (SM), polarization maintaining (PM) or multi mode (MM) application to select the right mating sleeve or adapter for your application.

In addition to mating sleeves and adapters for single connectors, the AMS Technologies portfolio also includes duplex and even quad types as well as adapters for connecting bare fibers on one end with fiber connectors on the other end. Bulkhead receptacles can be used to connect fiber patch cables to an opening in order to project light from an optical fiber into free space.

Related Products
AMS Technologies carries a broad range of optical fiber patch cables, bundles and assemblies that can be ordered form stock or custom made to your requirements using single mode (SM), multi mode (MM) or polarization maintaining (PM) optical fibers.

We provide a broad portfolio of optical connector kits for single mode (SM), multi mode (MM) and polarization maintaining (PM) optical fibers. These connector kits are completed with a range of fiber connector parts as well as a large array of cleaning tools.

AMS Technologies can also offer an end-to-end solution for the assembly and test of optical connectors that is exactly tailored to your requirements. In our broad portfolio you can find tools for stripping and cleaving your fibers, gluing and curing the fiber into the connector, polishing, and finally testing your connector with microscopes, interferometers as well as handheld and automated test equipment measuring return loss.

Choose from our assembly and test equipment portfolio that ranges from manual tools for small batches to fully automated systems for high-volume manufacturing environments.

Definition
Mating sleeves or adapters are two-sided, mostly female fiber optic connectors that couple two (mostly male) fiber connectors together, with fiber optic alignment as the highest priority. Mating sleeves ensure a firm, uninterrupted physical contact between two optical fiber cables with connectors and provide reliable and robust centering of the two fiber cores (single mode (SM), multi mode (MM) or polarisation maintaining (PM)) to each other. Depending on the connector type, the fiber ends are brought into contact or the mating sleeve provides a defined air gap between them.

Most mating sleeves or adapters allow the connection of two connectors of the same type, but hybrid mating sleeves are suitable for accommodating different connector types on the two sides. This also allows transitions to be made between optical fibers of different types, such as SM, MM or PM fibers.

In addition to simplex single versions, versions with duplex or quad structures are also available.

Alternative Terms: Sleevethrough Adapter; Sleevethru Adapter; Receptacle

AA Fiber Adapters

Universal Adapters; Connector Type (Super, Ultra) NTT-FC/PC, SMA 905/906, AT&T-ST, (Angled) SC, Universal; Fiber Type Single Mode (Hybrid Patchcord, Lens Style), Multi Mode (Lens Style) OZ Optics’ AA series of universal connectors and hybrid patchcords are designed for mating two patchcords that have different connectors on their ends. Butt joint style universal connectors feature different female receptacles on either side. Patchcords are simply plugged into either side, and the fiber ends butt together in the middle. These connectors offer an inexpensive and reliable way to connect matching single mode, multi mode, or polarization maintaining patchcords with differing fiber terminations. Connectors with a universal ferrule adaptor design are also available, for connectors that have 2.5 mm diameter ferrules, or 1.25 mm diameter ferrules. These receptacles are best suited for temporary measurements and give added flexibility. Hybrid patchcords have a female receptacle on one side and a male connector on the other side. A small length of fiber lies within the device to transmit the light. Male-to-male hybrid patchcords are also available. Lens style universal connectors are ideal for connecting fibers that have different optical characteristics. They consist of an input receptacle, a collimating lens, a focusing lens and the output receptacle. Light from the input fiber is first collimated, then focused back into the output fiber. The alignment is precisely controlled using OZ Optics’ patented alignment technique. Lens style universal connectors are tilt adjustable to compensate for any offsets between the fiber cores and the connector housings. Please note that universal connectors will not couple light efficiently from a multi mode fiber into a single mode fiber. High losses are unavoidable in this situation, since multi mode fibers have both larger numerical apertures and larger core sizes. Key Features: Mates Patchcords With Different Connector Types Connectors With Different Ferrule Sizes Supported Minimizes Losses Between Fibers With Different Core Sizes And Numerical Apertures Male To Female (Hybrid) Connector Versions Rugged And Compact Design Low Insertion and Return Losses Applications: Patch Panel Interconnects; Fiber Distribution Hubs; Test And Measurement Stations; Optical Delivery Systems

Product number: SW10713

Manufacturer: OZ Optics

Only 10 available

AD10BP4N ST/PC Adapter

ST/PC; DD-Shape; Phosphor Sleeve; Simplex; MM

Product number: C007378-6

Manufacturer: Optoplast

€4.00*

Only 5 available

AD10LP4N ST/PC Adapter

ST/PC; DD-Shape; Zirconia Sleeve; Simplex; SM/PM

Product number: C015932-6

Manufacturer: Optoplast

€4.00*

Only 10 available

AD20BP8N SC/PC Adapter

SC/PC; Phosphor Sleeve; Simplex; MM; Beige

Product number: C015935-6

Manufacturer: Optoplast

€4.00*

AD20LA3N SC/APC Adapter

SC/APC; Zirconia Sleeve; Simplex; SM/PM; Green

Product number: C015934-6

Manufacturer: Optoplast

€4.00*

Only 10 available

AD20LP1N SC/PC Adapter

SC/PC; Zirconia Sleeve; Simplex; SM/PM; Blue

Product number: C015933-6

Manufacturer: Optoplast

€4.00*

AD30LA4N FC/APC Adapter

FC/APC Type R (Narrow Key); Square Shape; Zirconia Sleeve; Simplex; SM/PM

Product number: C007427-6

Manufacturer: Optoplast

€5.50*

AD30LP4N FC/PC Adapter

FC/PC Type N (Wide Key); Square Shape; Zirconia Sleeve; Simplex; SM/PM

Product number: C011131-6

Manufacturer: Optoplast

€5.50*

AD31LA4N FC/APC Adapter

FC/APC Type R (Narrow Key); D-Shape; Zirconia Sleeve; Simplex; SM/PM

Product number: C015931-6

Manufacturer: Optoplast

€5.50*

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AD31LP4N FC/PC Adapter

FC/PC Type N (Wide Key); D-Shape; Zirconia Sleeve; Simplex; SM/PM

Product number: C015930-6

Manufacturer: Optoplast

€5.50*

pcs

AD80LA3N LC/APC Adapter

LC/APC; Zirconia Sleeve; Simplex; SM/PM; Green Further adapters are available. Please check here the whole offer.

Product number: C015937-6

Manufacturer: Optoplast

€4.00*

AD80LP1N LC/PC Adapter

LC/PC; Zirconia Sleeve; Simplex; SM/PM; Blue

Product number: C015936-6

Manufacturer: Optoplast

€4.00*

BARE Fiber Adapters

Bare Fiber Adapters; Magnetic and Spring Clamp Versions; Connector Type FC, SMA905, ST, SC, LC, E2000; Ferrule Hole Size 80 to 250 µm; Reusable and Easy to Clean OZ Optics’ BARE series of bare fiber adapters provide a simple and effective way to use unterminated fibers with commercial receptacles. Simply strip, clean and cleave your fiber and insert into the bare fiber adapter. The BARE series adapters are recommended for power meter connections, temporary system repairs or wherever a quick fiber connection is required. OZ Optics has recently improved the bare fiber adapter design to now use a magnetic clamping mechanism. The new design gently yet firmly holds the fiber in place without harming soft acrylate coatings and is even easier for operators to use. The magnetic clamp applies no stress to the fiber, which makes it ideal for PM fiber related measurements including extinction ratio (ER), polarization dependent loss (PDL) and polarization mode dispersion (PMD). Bare fiber adapters with spring clamp accommodate up to 900 µm OD jacketed fiber. Bare fiber adapters with magnetic clamp accommodate 250 to 400 µm OD jacketed fiber. 900 µm OD tight buffer and custom jacket sizes are available. (Please contact AMS Technologies). Key Features: Easy to Use Reusable and Easy to Clean Magnetic Clamp Applies no Stress to Fiber Variety of Connector Types & Fiber Sizes Applications: Briefly Connect to Light Sources, Power Meters, OTDRs, Extinction Ratio Meters, a.s.o.; Test Unterminated Fiber and Fiber Spools; Installation and Repair Work

Product number: SW10863

Manufacturer: OZ Optics

BULK-03-SP Sleeve Through Adapter

FC/PC - Type N (Wide Key); Square; Zirconia Sleeve; Simplex; SM/PM Sleevethru adapters are used to mate two male connectors together. The flange on the receptacle enables the user to mount the adapter onto a housing or box.

Product number: C002774-6

Manufacturer: OZ Optics

€20.00*

Only 4 available

BULK-05-M Sleeve Through Adapter

SMA905; Square; Sleeve; Simplex; MM Sleevethru adapters are used to mate two male connectors together. The flange on the receptacle enables the user to mount the adapter onto a housing or box.

Product number: C002773-6

Manufacturer: OZ Optics

€15.00*

FC D-Shape Adapters

FC/PC, FC/APC; Key Width 2.05 mm Type R (Narrow Key), 2.18 mm Type N (Wide Key); D-Shape; Sleeve Zirconia, Phosphor Bronze; Simplex; Fiber Type SM/MM/PM Optoplast’s series of FC D-shape adapters connect any single mode, multi mode or polarization maintaining fiber cable terminated with industry-standard FC Connector Kits and minimize back reflections by bringing the fibers’ cores into physical contact. Equipped with standard phosphor bronze (multi mode), high-quality phosphor bronze (single mode) or zirconia mating sleeves (single mode), these high-quality manufactured adapters reliably align the cores of each terminated fiber, guaranteeing a very low insertion loss. After 500 connections the insertion loss variation stays below 0.10 dB. While the PC version has a wide key (2.18 mm) accepting both wide and narrow key connectors, the APC version’s narrow key (2.05 mm) ensures very accurate angular orientation for single mode and polarization maintaining fibers. The light weight products are easy to handle and their round flange and D-shape threaded part allows for fast mounting the adapters to panels with D-shape opening in various applications and environments. Key Features: - Adapters/ Mating Sleeves to Align FC Connector Terminated Fiber Cables - Compliant with NTT and EIA / TIA specifications - Low Insertion Loss - Compact and Lightweight - Easy Panel Installation - High Durability - Precision Alignment Straight Split Sleeves - Ready to Mount’ Packaging in 50 Unit Blister Trays Applications: Telecommunications; Local Area Network (LAN); Fiber Optic Instrument Interface; Testing Optical Devices

Product number: SW10718

Manufacturer: Optoplast

FC Square Solid Adapters

FC/PC, FC/APC; Key Width 2.05 mm Type R (Narrow Key), 2.18 mm Type N (Wide Key); Square Shape; Sleeve Zirconia, Phosphor Bronze; Simplex; Fiber Type SM/MM/PM Optoplast’s series of FC Square solid adapters connect any single mode, multi mode or polarization maintaining fiber cable terminated with industry-standard FC Connector Kits and minimize back reflections by bringing the fibers’ cores into physical contact. Equipped with standard phosphor bronze (multi mode), high-quality phosphor bronze (single mode) or zirconia mating sleeves (single mode), these high-quality manufactured adapters reliably align the cores of each terminated fiber, guaranteeing a very low insertion loss. After 500 connections the insertion loss variation stays below 0.10 dB. While the PC version has a wide key (2.18 mm) accepting both wide and narrow key connectors, the APC version’s narrow key (2.05 mm) ensures very accurate angular orientation for single mode and polarization maintaining fibers. The light weight products are easy to handle and their square flange with through holes allows for fast mounting the adapters to panels and other structures in various applications and environments. Key Features: - Adapters/ Mating Sleeves to Align FC Connector Terminated Fiber Cables - Compliant With NTT Specifications - Low Insertion Loss - High Durability - Precision Alignment Straight Split Sleeves Applications: Telecommunications; Local Area Network (LAN); Fiber Optic Instruments; Testing of Optical Devices

Product number: SW10717

Manufacturer: Optoplast

HPLC-NTT/FC-SM FC Bulkhead Receptacle

FC/PC - Type N (Wide Key); Round; Zirconia Sleeve; Simplex; SM/PM Bulkhead receptacles allow one to attach fiber patchcords to an opening, to project light into free space where it can be used by other optical devices, such as lenses and detectors. These receptacles feature precision zirconia sleeves to center the fiber as well as a stop to ensure the fiber tip stops at a precise point in space.

Product number: C002775-6

Manufacturer: OZ Optics

€30.00*

LC Duplex Adapters

LC/PC, LC/APC; Sleeve Zirconia; Duplex; Fiber Type SM/MM/PM Optoplast’s series of LC duplex adapters are suited for single mode and multi mode applications. Consuming the same footprint as a standard SC Simplex Adapters, they are available in flanged and flangeless versions. LC duplex adapters connect any pair of single mode, multi mode or polarization maintaining fiber cable terminated with industry-standard LC Simplex Connector Kits and minimize back reflections by bringing the fibers’ cores into physical contact. Equipped with standard zirconia (single mode and multi mode) or low-loss zirconia mating sleeves (single mode), these high-quality manufactured adapters reliably align the cores of each terminated fiber, guaranteeing a very low insertion loss. After 500 connections the insertion loss variation stays below 0.10 dB. The body of this series of LC duplex adapters is made from plastic (PBT 20% FRP), allowing for an operating temperature from -25 to +70 °C. Both the flanged and flangeless versions incorporate a metal clip with two tabs that snap into place when inserted into a panel with a maximum thickness of 1.7 mm. In addition to that, flanged adapters with their two threw holes in the flange can be attached to panels or L-brackets using screws. The LC duplex adapters can be produced in four standard colors – blue (RAL 5015), light green (RAL 6018), beige (RAL 1013) and aqua (RAL 6027). Each LC duplex adapter variant is packaged as standard in units of 100 pieces. Key Features: - Duplex Adapters to Align LC/PC or LC/APC Connector Terminated Fiber Cables - Low Insertion Loss - High Durability - Precision Alignment Straight Split Sleeves - Compact and Lightweight - Easy Panel Installation Applications: Local Area Network (LAN); Network Applications, Particularly With Single Mode Fibers

Product number: SW10723

Manufacturer: Optoplast

LC Quad Adapters

LC/PC, LC/APC; Sleeve Zirconia; Quad; Fiber Type SM/MM/PM Optoplast’s series of LC quad adapters are suited for single mode and multi mode applications. Consuming the same footprint as a standard SC Duplex Adapters, LC quad adapters connect any pair of single mode, multi mode or polarization maintaining fiber cable terminated with industry-standard LC/PC or LC/APC connectors and minimize back reflections by bringing the fibers’ cores into physical contact. The housing type is one piece, senior/junior with plastic flange and metal mount plate. Equipped with standard zirconia (single mode and multi mode) or low-loss zirconia mating sleeves (single mode), these high-quality manufactured adapters reliably align the cores of each terminated fiber, guaranteeing a very low insertion loss. After 500 connections the insertion loss variation stays below 0.10 dB. Variants with metal sleeves instead of ceramic sleeves are available on request. The body of this series of LC quad adapters is made from plastic (PEI ULTEM UL94V-0), allowing for an operating temperature from -25 to +70 °C. The flanged LC quad adapters incorporate a metal mount plate with two tabs that snap into place when inserted into a panel with a maximum thickness of 1.7 mm. In addition to that they can be attached to panels or L-brackets using screws. On request, the LC quad adapters can also be supplied without metal mount plate. The LC quad adapters are produced in four standard colors – blue (RAL 5015), light green (RAL 6018), aqua (RAL 6027) and beige (RAL 1013). Each LC quad adapter variant is packaged as standard in units of 25 pieces in plastic blisters. Key Features: - Quad Adapters to Align LC/PC or LC/APC Connector Terminated Fiber Cables - Low Insertion Loss - High Durability - Precision Alignment Straight Split Sleeves - Compact and Lightweight - Easy Panel Installation Applications: Local Area Network (LAN); Network Applications, Particularly With Single Mode Fibers

Product number: SW10724

Manufacturer: Optoplast

LC Simplex Adapters

LC/PC, LC/APC; Sleeve Zirconia; Simplex; Fiber Type SM/MM/PM Optoplast’s series of LC simplex adapters are suited for single mode and multi mode applications. Compliant with IEC 61754-20 and TIA-604-10-B specifications, they connect any single mode, multi mode or polarization maintaining fiber cable terminated with industry-standard LC Simplex Connector Kits and minimize back reflections by bringing the fibers’ cores into physical contact. The housing type is one piece, senior/senior with plastic mount plate. Equipped with standard zirconia (single mode and multi mode) or low-loss zirconia mating sleeves (single mode), these high-quality manufactured adapters reliably align the cores of each terminated fiber, guaranteeing a very low insertion loss. After 500 connections the insertion loss variation stays below 0.10 dB. Phosphor bronze sleeves are available on request. The body of this series of LC simplex adapters is made from PBT 20% FRP, allowing for an operating temperature from -25 to +70 °C and incorporating two tabs that snap into place when inserted into a panel with a maximum thickness of 1.7 mm. The light weight products are easy to handle and allow for fast mounting to panels with rectangular opening in various applications and environments. The LC simplex flangeless adapters can be produced in four standard colors – blue (RAL 5015), green (RAL 6018), aqua (RAL 6027) and beige (RAL 1013). Each LC simplex adapter variant is packaged as standard in plastic blister (50 pieces each layer). Key Features: - Adapters/ Mating Sleeves to Align LC/PC or LC/APC Connector Terminated Fiber Cables - Low Insertion Loss - High Durability - Precision Alignment Straight Split Sleeves - Compact and Lightweight - Easy Panel Installation Applications: Local Area Network (LAN); Network Applications, Particularly With Single Mode Fibers

Product number: SW10722

Manufacturer: Optoplast

Only 2 available

PMPC-03 Sleeve Through Adapter

FC/APC - Type R (Narrow Key); Oval; Zirconia Sleeve; Simplex; SM/PM Universal connectors allow one to mate together fibers with different connector types, as long as they are polished the same way.

Product number: C002770-6

Manufacturer: OZ Optics

€25.00*

PMPC-03-2.14 Sleeve Through Adapter

Hybrid FC - Type R/N (Wide/Narrow Key); Oval; Zirconia Sleeve; Simplex; SM/PM Universal connectors allow one to mate together fibers with different connector types, as long as they are polished the same way.

Product number: C002771-6

Manufacturer: OZ Optics

€25.00*

PMPC-03-M9 Sleeve Through Adapter

FC/APC - Type R (Narrow Key); D-Shape; Zirconia Sleeve; Simplex; SM/PMUniversal connectors allow one to mate together fibers with different connector types, as long as they are polished the same way.

Product number: C002772-6

Manufacturer: OZ Optics

€25.00*