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Based in Nacka, Sweden, NorthLab is a European competence center specialized in fiber optics. With unique expertise in testing, splicing, glass processing, cleaving, stripping, fiber lensing and recoating of fiber optics, NorthLab offers products and services that save valuable time and money in fiber optics installations.
NorthLab’s product range includes interferometers, tensile testers, dedicated stations for combiner or taper manufacturing, large diameter fiber splicing or lens forming, as well as capillary speed loaders, fiber cleaving equipment, fiber strippers, ultrasonic fiber cleaners and fiber recoaters.
ProCleave HS Electronic Fiber Cleaver
High Fiber Cleaving Strength; Fiber Cladding Diameter 80-250 µm; Typ. Cleave Angle <0.5°; Ultrasonic Diamond Scribe Technology; Supports Fujikura, Fitel, 3SAE Technologies Fiber Holders
NorthLab’s ProCleave HS is an advanced electronic fiber cleaver for fibers with a cladding diameter of up to 250 μm. The cleaver is specifically designed for use in production lines where ease-of-use, process speed and a high production yield is crucial. The cleaver is at the same time well suited for R&D environments.
ProCleave HS is utilizing an advanced ultrasonic diamond scribe technology to achieve optimal cleave performance and consistency. The cleaver generates very flat end-faces, low cleave angles (typical <0.5°) with minimum blade intrusion.
ProCleave HS has a clamping mechanism which is designed for ease of use and with process speed in mind. The system is powered from an external power supply or the built-in rechargeable battery. The cleaver is used together with a fiber holder from a fusion splicer (adapted for all main splicer brands).
Key Features:
Automated Cleave Process for Optimal Cleave Quality and Repeatability
Universal Fiber Clamping Mechanism
Designed for Fiber Cladding Diameters From 80 to 250 µm
Supported Fiber Coating: Depending on Fiber Holder
Low Cleave Angles With Very Flat End Faces, Typical <0.5° (125 μm, SMF28)
Operates on Built-in Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery or External Power Supply (100 to 240 VAC)
Available Platforms Support Fujikura, Fitel and 3SAE Technologies Fiber Holders
Dimensions: 150 x 95 x 45 mm, 150 x 115 x 55 mm Including Lever
Application: High-strength Cleaving of Fibers With a Cladding Diameter of up to 250 μm
Product number:
SW11237
Manufacturer:
NorthLab
ProCleave LD II Large Diameter Fiber Cleaver
Automatic LD Fiber Cleaver; Fiber Cladding Diameter 125-550 µm; Typ. Cleave Angle <0.5°; Ultrasonic Diamond Scribe Technology; Supports Fujikura, Fitel, 3SAE Technologies Fiber Holders
NorthLab’s ProCleave LD II is an automatic and highly advanced fiber cleaver for large diameter fibers up to 550 μm. The cleaver is specifically designed for use in production lines where ease-of-use, process speed and a high production yield is crucial. The cleaver is at the same time well suited for R&D environments.
ProCleave LD II generates very flat end-faces and low cleave angles (typical <0.5°) with a high repeatability. To achieve optimal cleave performance and consistency all crucial parameters are automatically monitored and controlled.
The ProCleave LD II cleaver features an unique and universal clamping mechanism which is self-adjusting to the fiber diameter applied, no external parts or accessories are required. The system can be programmed with four different cleave programs, easily selectable by the touch panel.
ProCleave LD II is powered from an external power supply or the built-in rechargeable battery.
Key Features:
Automated Cleave Process for Optimal Cleave Quality and Repeatability
Universal Fiber Clamping Mechanism
Designed for Fiber Cladding Diameters From 125 to 550 µm
Supported Fiber Coating: 250 to 900 µm
Low Cleave Angles With Very Flat End Faces, Typical <0.5°
Operates on Built-in Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery or External Power Supply (100 to 240 VAC)
Available Platforms Support Fujikura, Fitel, 3SAE Technologies, or Use Without Fiber Holders
Dimensions: 150 x 90 x 60 mm, 150 x 90 x 80 mm Including Lever
Application: Automated Cleaving of Large Diameter Fibers With a Cladding Diameter of up to 500 μm
Product number:
SW11238
Manufacturer:
NorthLab
ProCoater Fiber Recoater
Fiber Coating 250-900 µm; Cure Method UV-Light @365 nm; Curing Time <3 s; Wide Range of Coating Compounds; Dimensions 125x65x62 mm
NorthLab’s ProCoater is an ultra-compact fiber recoater designed to cover a wide range of fiber diameters and coating materials, from standard to low & high index compounds. The ProCoater system is specifically designed for ease of use and flexibility in mind, making it ideal for production as well as research & development applications.
The unique square-shaped hard moulds are available in four standard sizes of 250, 400, 600 and 900 μm. The moulds can easily be changed by the operator in a few minutes. Due to its design, customized sizes can be made upon request – please contact AMS Technologies to discuss your customized mould tailored to your project’s requirements.
To ensure fast cycle time and long life, the ProCoater uses an array of high-power and wavelength-adapted UV LEDs generating a typical curing time of less than 3 seconds. The ProCoater can be programmed with four different recoating programs, easily selectable by the touch panel. The recoating programs and all general settings can be accessed and modified through an external PC program.
Key Features:
Flexibility, Wide Range of Fiber Diameters and Coating Compounds
Fiber Coating: 250 to 900 μm
Ultra-compact Design and Lightweight
Dimensions: 125 x 65 x 62 mm
Operates on Built-in Rechargeable Battery or External Power Supply (100 to 240 VAC)
Cure Method: UV-Light @365 nm
Very Fast Curing Time: <3 s
Application: Recoating of Optical Fibers With 250 to 900 µm Coating Diameters
Product number:
SW11240
Manufacturer:
NorthLab
ProView LD Fiber End Face Interferometers
For Fiber Holders or Connectors; Fiber Cladding/End Face Diameter 125-270 µm; FOV ~800 µm; Sensor CMOS Monochrome; Resolution 2560x1920; Interface & Power Supply USB 3.0
NorthLab´s ProView LD™ series are highly advanced interferometers for precise measurement and inspection of fiber end faces with cladding diameters from 125 to 720 μm. These interferometers are specifically designed for production lines where a simple, fast and very accurate end face inspection is required. The ProView LD series is also well suited for R&D environments and for fiber cleaver or connector maintenance purposes.
ProView LD interferometers are available in two variants for either fiber holders or connectors. ProView LD for fiber holders has a unique fiber clamping mechanism which can accommodate standard fiber holders from Fitel or Fujikura but also allows the use of bare fibers. This ProView LD model is delivered with a universal sized v-groove clamp assembly, while the ProView LD for connectors is delivered with a pre-mounted standard SMA, FC/PC, ST/PC or LD80 connector holder. Custom made clamps or adapters can be offered on request.
In many cases an interferometric fringe pattern can be very complicated to analyze and understand. For ease of use and optimal inspection speed the ProView LD interferometers includes highly advanced and fully automatic functions for 2D and 3D topographic analyses of the end face surface. The software automatically indicates the angle, flatness and slope direction (radius and angle for the connector version) of the end face.
To simplify the inspection process even further the ProView LD series can be set to a “Pass/Fail” mode. This function allows the operator to simply determine the end face quality via color codes on the image.
In addition to cleave angle or radius and angle inspection, ProView LD interferometers can also be used to measure several other properties such as fiber diameters and distance between defined points etc.
The ProView LD series has a compact design which makes it ideal for a production bench and to be used side-by-side with fusion splicers, cleavers, polishing stations, ultrasonic cleaners and other preparation tools. ProView LD interferometers are connected and powered via an USB 3.0 cable and hosted by an external PC (not included).
Key Features:
Two Variants for Fiber Holders or Connectors
Fiber Cladding or End Face Diameters: 125 to 720 μm
2D and 3D Topography
Fringe & Inspection Mode From PC Controller GUI
Very Fast Inspection Time With Automatic Angle Estimation
Optional Use of Pass/Fail Cleave Angle Indication (Radius and Angle for the Connector Version)
Inspection of End-face Properties such as Flatness, Perpendicularity, Hackles and Contamination
Grab and Save 2D and 3D Images and Cleave/Connector Data
Field of View (FOV): ~800 µm
Sensor: CMOS Monochrome
Resolution: 2560 x 1920
Interface and Power Supply: USB 3.0
Application: Interferometric Inspection of Fiber End Faces with Diameters of 125 to 720 µm
Product number:
SW11235
Manufacturer:
NorthLab
ProView XD Fiber End Face Interferometers
For Fiber Holders or Connectors; Fiber Cladding/End Face Diameter 220-1200 µm; FOV ~1300 µm; Sensor CMOS Monochrome; Resolution 2560x1920; Interface & Power Supply USB 3.0
NorthLab´s ProView XD™ series are a highly advanced interferometer for precise measurement and inspection of fiber end faces with cladding diameters from 250 to 1200 μm. The interferometers are specifically designed for production lines where a simple, fast and very accurate end face inspection is required. The ProView XD series are also well suited for R&D environments and for fiber cleaver or connector maintenance purposes.
ProView XD interferometers are available in two variants for either fiber holders or connectors. ProView XD for fiber holders has a unique fiber clamping mechanism which can accommodate standard fiber holders from Fitel or Fujikura but also allows the use of bare fibers. This ProView XD model is delivered with a universal sized v-groove clamp assembly, while the ProView XD for connectors is delivered with a pre-mounted standard SMA, FC/PC, ST/PC or LD80 connector holder. Custom made clamps or adapters can be offered on request.
In many cases an interferometric fringe pattern can be very complicated to analyze and understand. For ease of use and optimal inspection speed the ProView XD series includes highly advanced and fully automatic functions for 2D and 3D topographic analyses of the end face surface. The software automatically indicates the angle, flatness and slope direction (radius and angle for the connector version) of the end face.
To simplify the inspection process even further the ProView XD interferometers can be set to a “Pass/Fail” mode. This function allows the operator to simply determine the end face quality via color codes on the image.
In addition to cleave angle or radius and angle inspection, the ProView XD series can also be used to measure several other properties such as fiber diameters and distance between defined points etc.
The ProView XD series has a compact design which makes it ideal for a production bench and to be used side-by-side with fusion splicers, cleavers, polishing stations, ultrasonic cleaners and other preparation tools. ProView LD interferometers are connected and powered via an USB 3.0 cable and hosted by an external PC (not included).
Key Features:
Two Variants for Fiber Holders or Connectors
Fiber Cladding or End Face Diameters: 220 to 1200 μm
2D and 3D Topography
Fringe & Inspection Mode From PC Controller GUI
Very Fast Inspection Time With Automatic Angle Estimation
Optional Use of Pass/Fail Cleave Angle Indication (Radius and Angle for the Connector Version)
Inspection of End-face Properties such as Flatness, Perpendicularity, Hackles and Contamination
Grab and Save 2D and 3D Images and Cleave/Connector Data
Field of View (FOV): ~1300 µm
Sensor: CMOS Monochrome
Resolution: 2560 x 1920
Interface and Power Supply: USB 3.0
Application: Interferometric Inspection of Fiber End Faces with Diameters of 220 to 1200 µm
Product number:
SW11236
Manufacturer:
NorthLab
USC LB Ultrasonic Cleaner
Large Bowl; Max. Component Length 75 mm; Cleaning Cycle Time 3-48 s; Frequency Tuned Oscillation; Power Supply 100-240 VAC
Ultrasonic cleaning has long been the preferred means of cleaning optical fibers, this ensures ultimate cleanliness and is maximizing the post process optical fiber reliability.
NorthLab’s USC LB large bowl ultrasonic cleaner is a purpose-built device, designed specifically for fiber optic applications, such as optical fiber splicing and glass processing. Many years of splicing experience went into the functional and ergonomic design that ensures consistent cleaning results.
The USC LB cleaner has a unique wide bowl design which accommodates cleaning of fibers or components up to 75 mm in length. Cleaning is accomplished by using a sweeping frequency that is optimized to target the various sizes of particles that adhere to the fiber.
Operation of the USC is easy and intuitive with audible and visual indicators which signal when the fiber should be removed. The intensity of cleaning can be adjusted quickly and easily to optimize results for different fiber types and sizes. Programmable presets can be provided for special applications.
Key Features:
Frequency Tuned Oscillation
Large, Wide Bowl Design for Cleaning Larger Fibers & Components up to 75 mm in Length
Fast Cycle Time
Adjustable Cleaning Times: 3 to 48 s
One-touch Operation
Compact, Low-maintenance Bench-top Design, Dimensions: 140 x 165 x 135 mm
Solid Top Cover Reduces Contamination and Evaporation
Power Supply: 100 to 240 VAC
Application: Ultrasonic Cleaning of Optical Fiber and Other Large Components up to 75 mm in Length
Product number:
SW11239
Manufacturer:
NorthLab