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A collection of Fiber Optic Application Notes accumulated over the past twenty-five years. Scroll through My World or use the application MENU. This blog aims to promote Fiber Optic Endface
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Data Center Buzz > UPDATED 9-19-2026
Whether you are operating an enterprise, hyper-scale cloud, or multi-tenant data center, your infrastructure must address reliability, manageability, scalability, and flexibility. Without a flexible fiber optic cabling plan capable of easily accommodating common
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Managing Network Polarity with AI Artificial Intelligence > Updated 10-07-2026
How (AI) Artificial Intelligence Impacts Polarity ... Fiber optic polarity is a light signal traveling directionally through a fiber optic cable from one end to the other. In any
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The following is an EXEMPLAR of my latest application note for Fiber Undercut and Protrusion Our support TEAM has been working with polishing, film, cleaning, and interferometry since the '90s.
Regular optical connector cleaning tools, based on physically contacting the end face surface, are not capable of cleaning non-contact optical interfaces This is a short video of cleaning a Ball
Reduction and Prevention of Static Electricity VIDEO by Brian Teague and Tyler Vander Ploeg ... VIDEO: Understanding Fiber Cleaning Solvents https://fibertoolkits.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Fiber-Optic-Cleaning-Fluids.mp4 Even if the contact zone initially is clean, static
The XMT fiber cleaning swabs from Sticklers™ are the industry’s best and least expensive MPO; QSFP+ connector cleaner. This is a short video of cleaning a Ball Lens. Play several
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Wet/Dry Cleaning | “endface” Specifics | How/Why |
Works Best, when you use ... Sticklers® CleanClicker Cleaners and CeanStixx Swabs with the Sticklers® Fiber Optic Splice and Connector Cleaner cleaning fluid (#POC03M) Remember ... Stubborn debris, dirt contamination,
This Sticklers™ CleanStixx™ is a unique tool for cleaning hermaphroditic fiber optic connectors. Typical connectors include MIL T 29504/4, MIL DTL 38999, MIL T 29504/14 for MIL PRF 28876, MIL
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Specialty fiber / HOT Market(‘s)4U?
Understanding Specialty Fiber Generally, Specialty fibers are fibers that do NOT comply with single-mode and multimode communication fiber standards. The International Telecommunications Union (ITU) standards are widely adopted for
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Preparation / Fiber Optic Fusion Splicing / Why Clean Before Cleaving (VIDEO)
There is a right way to clean fusion splices. Because high heat is generated by arcing electrodes during the fusion splicing process, technicians should always follow the recommended processes supplied
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Statistical Process Control: Focus on preventive action NOT corrective action (UPDATE)
These steps require process control during daily production to improve first-pass yield, efficiency, and costs. Knowing and trusting your process with each step provides ROI. Process Control and JIT-type delivery
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Sticklers Pro360 Touchless Cleaner (New)
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Why Are CleanStixx Swabs So Much Better than Other Fiber Cleaning Tools?
Cleaning Tip when you use ... Sticklers® CleanClicker Cleaners and CeanStixx Swabs works best with the Sticklers® Fiber Optic Splice and Connector Cleaner cleaning fluid (#POC03M) Remember ... Stubborn debris, dirt
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Why is POC03M Fiber Cleaning Fluid so effective? Comparison(s) (NSN)
POC03M Fiber Optic Cleaning Fluid This is a Good Video by MicroCare Sticklers to Watch for Wet/Dry Fiber Connector Cleaners. Enjoy the Video! The Demand for Fast, Reliable Networks is
Cleaning Support for MIL T 29504;5 for MIL DTL 38999, MIL T 29504;15 for MIL PRF 28876, SMPTE 304M socket termini The 1.6mm Clean Stixxs Cleaning Sticks are good for
The telecommunication industry regulates optical connectivity performance with geometrical measurements, the specialty fiber industry traditionally performs only a visual inspection of their fiber assemblies. With a global population that's both growing and living
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Why POC03M is so effective? Fiber Optic Cleaning Fluid vs IPA? (NSN)
POC03M Fiber Optic Cleaning Fluid Comparison(s) The Demand for Fast, Reliable Networks is Escalating Inspect, Clean, and Re-Inspect Applications: Excellent IPA (Isopropyl Alcohol) alternative Cleaning fiber optic end faces Use
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Does Your Cleaning Fluid Leave A Residue? Compare?
POC03M Fiber Optic Cleaning Fluid This is a Good Video by MicroCare Sticklers to Watch for Wet/Dry Fiber Connector Cleaners. Enjoy the Video! The Demand for Fast, Reliable Networks is
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Coplanarity matters when using / MT Array Fiber
End Face Geometry | Fiber Core Dip | Geometry Limit Parameters | MT Coplanarity Minus Coplanarity (or Minus-Side Coplanarity) is one way to describe how “flat” or “co-planar” an array
Parallel optics technology has become the transmission option of choice in many data centers as it is able to support 10G, 40G, and 100G transmission. For parallel optics to work
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Sticklers Pro360 Touchless Cleaner “Goes Anywhere” with “Multiple Applications” (NEW)
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Sticklers Cleanclickers to the Rescue 1.25mm; 2.5mm; MTP/MPO; Cassettes;
Cleanclicker Bulkhead, Adapters, and End-face Surface Cleaners Sticklers® Cleanclicker for bulkhead adapters fiber optic connector cleaning delivers great cleaning results at a lower cost per connector today. The
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Fiber Optic Networks: Where Does ALL the Dust Come From?
Dust is a real problem with fiber optics. It's granular in nature and resists compression. It often is opaque and completely blocks the optical signal. Getting rid of the dust
The CleanStixx is the only cleaning stick on the market that cleans the entire end face, not just the contact zone. Sticklers® Cleanstixx are package color-coded by connector size. A
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Fiber Undercut / Protrusion / Tips!
Undercut and Protrusion Polishing Support Tip: Using material that is too aggressive for final polishing could lead to excessive undercut. The wrong final polish material could also cause excessive protrusion,
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Working with XMT MTRJ MPO MT QSFP Cleaning Stick Swabs (NSN)
XMT CleanStixx™ MPO Fiber Cleaner Swabs are ideal for connectors with larger connectors and lenses XMT Cleanstixx Cleaning Swab The Sticklers® XMT Cleanstixx Optical Grade Cleaning Swab works best for OptiTap
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Supporting SFP+; ODC; ARINC; LC Swabs (NSN)
Cleans LC, MU, ARINC 801 socket termini, ODC-style socket termini, most SFP+ transceiver Good Video for Application Orientation -- Enjoy! LC Cleanstixx Cleaning Swab The Sticklers® CleanStixx Cleaning Stick LC
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How To Instructions: Wet/Dry Cleaning with a Sticklers Cassette Cleaner
This is a Good Video on Best Practices for Cassette End Face Cleaning. Enjoy! Easy on YOUR hand with solid cleaning results. The CleanClicker™ Male MT Fiber Cleaner Cassette This
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When does Wet Dry cleaning of a fiber optic end face work?
Stubborn debris, dirt contamination, and oils, all respond to Wet/Dry applications. Scratches, pits, and cracks do NOT. **when you use ... The CleanStixx Cleaning Swab. The only cleaning stick on
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Sticklers “Multiple Applications” Pro360 Touchless Cleaner (NEW)
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This is a Good Video by MicroCare Sticklers to Watch for Wet/Dry Fiber Connector Cleaners. Enjoy the Video! Do's and Don'ts of Cleaning Optical Fiber Endfaces Video https://fibertoolkits.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Dos-and-Donts-of-Cleaning-Fiber-End-Faces-2.mp4 POCO3M
Expanded Beam Connectors are famous for their high tolerance for dirt and debris, but tolerance does not mean immunity (such as particulate, moisture, haze, etc.) The Geometry of EB lenses
This is a Good Video by MicroCare Sticklers to Watch for Cleaning Fiber Optics. Enjoy the Video! Do's and Don'ts of Cleaning Optical Fiber End-Faces https://fibertoolkits.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Dos-and-Donts-of-Cleaning-Fiber-End-Faces-2.mp4 Stickler's Cleaning
Before/After The Seven Deadly Sins of Fiber Optics By Sean Sheedy on February 1, 2016, I&M, Network Reliability Does anybody in this totally digital, selfie-taking, Facebook-posting world remember the Seven
Easy on YOUR hand with solid cleaning results. The CleanClicker™ Male MT Fiber Cleaner Cassette This is simply a better mousetrap for companies relying on MPO connectivity. Additionally, this cleans
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Sticklers “Go Anywhere Portability” Pro360
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Wet/Dry Cleaning SC, ST, FC, E2000, OptiTap-style ports; MIL DTL 83526 TFOCA style socket termini; (NSN)
These 2.5mm CleanStixx Fiber Optic Swabs help fiber optic networks run faster and more reliably. The Sticklers® 2.5mm Cleanstixx Optical Grade Cleaning Swab works best for OptiTap and Pin Termini
POC03M Fiber Optic Cleaning Fluid *** This is a Good Video by MicroCare Sticklers to Watch for Wet/Dry Fiber Connector Cleaners. Enjoy the Video! The Demand for Fast, Reliable Networks
The operational expense for cleaning and inspection of optical connectors in data centers is increasing as the use of fiber optic connectors grows. With less sensitivity to contamination and scratches,
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Cleans to the Ferrule Edge > “Touchless” Sticklers Pro360 (New)
Pro360 > Features/Benefits Three Year Study: Dust and Oil Removal What's in the Pro360 Box Pro360 > Features/Benefits Sticklers™ Pro360°™ Touchless Cleaner FeaturesThe Sticklers™ Pro360°™ Touchless Cleaner is the future
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Promote “brand” with us! Look around MyWorld. I have a Strong Marketing belief in “Feature” and “Benefit” visualizations.
The following is an EXEMPLAR of my latest application note for Fiber Undercut and Protrusion Our support TEAM has been working with polishing, film, cleaning, and interferometry since the '90s.
This is a Good Video for Stereze Safe Workplace Cleaners … Enjoy! This includes conference rooms, classrooms, offices, restrooms, and lobbies. Effective cleaning is important to prevent the spread of
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Sticklers Pro360 Touchless Cleaner (New) > “Connectors the Pro360 Cleans” NEW
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Winning Ways with a VOSB! (Bertotti, Frank VOSB certification currently inactive 2026)
VOSB Status ensures Priority Access to Opportunities (at least 3% of prime contract dollars annually) One of the biggest advantages of being identified as a Veteran Owned Small Business is
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Film: The fundamentals for a basic polishing process!
These steps require process control during daily production to improve first-pass yield, efficiency, and costs. Knowing and trusting your process with each step provides ROI. Process Control and JIT-type delivery
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The new Stereze Workspace Cleaners and Hand Sanitizers are ideal for use in shared spaces.
This includes conference rooms, classrooms, offices, restrooms, and lobbies. Effective cleaning is important to prevent the spread of viruses and other germs. Stereze™ Workspace Cleaners and Hand Sanitizers use a
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Are YOU having difficulty achieving a polishing finish? Film Cost Rising too?
We offer a polishing film that is cost-effective and works. *We provide FREE evaluation sample Film when available for Polishing Process evaluation and confirmation. Lapping is the removal of material
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What should be in your IDEAL Cleaning and Inspection Kit? Help us understand what to offer?
This is a Good Video by MicroCare Sticklers to Watch for Wet/Dry Fiber Connector Cleaners. Help us understand what to offer? Help others by sharing your knowledge of what to
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Fiber Optic Polishing: Focus on preventive action NOT, corrective action
These steps require process control during daily production to improve first-pass yield, efficiency, and costs. Knowing and trusting your process with each step provides ROI. Process Control and JIT-type delivery
This is really worth watching. The knowledge shared is good guidance for cleaning challenges. Endface maintenance is simply defined as inspecting and clean and inspect until end-face analysis is accepted.
We offer a polishing film that is cost-effective and works. *We provide FREE evaluation sample Film when available for Polishing Process evaluation and confirmation. Lapping is the removal of
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Prevents Scratching & Pitting > “Touchless” Sticklers Pro360 (New)
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We have over 60 years of combined technical support experience with interferometry, film, fiber cleaners, scopes, and the polishing process. We work closely with our customers to develop and resolve
MicroCare LLC, launched a new product line Stereze Workspace Cleaners and Hand Sanitizers to support the fight against Coronavirus. November 30, 2020 MicroCare LLC, launched a new product line Stereze Workspace Cleaners and
VOSB Status entitles Priority Access to Opportunities i.e. (at least 3% of prime contract dollars annually) Veteran-Owned Small Business a.k.a. VOSB Sole-source set-aside contracts Most contracts are competitive, but sometimes
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Prevent fiber height issues. Why remove material and fiber at the same rate?
We have over 60 years of combined experience with film and the polishing process. We work closely with our customers to develop and resolve process control issues. Diamond for coarse
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2,100 Cleanings per Canister > “lowering cost per clean” Sticklers Pro360 (New)
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Interferometer Test Services are sometimes available for outsourcing your “Batch Jobs.” If you need to “batch” process measurement requirements that support Ø1.25 mm to Ø2.50 mm Ferrule PC/APC Single-Fiber Connectors, let
The CC6000 Interferometer automatically and precisely measures the radius of curvature, apex offset of polish, and fiber undercut or protrusion on any PC or APC single fiber connector. Furthermore, the
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Special Lapping Film Promo (50% +/-) PSA and non-PSA “volume helps!”
Considering PSA-backed film? The main factor is how the assembly manufacturer secures the lapping film to the polishing pad or plate. The goal is to avoid slippage and ensure the
Silicon Carbide is used for denibbing, epoxy removal, and coarse grinding fiber optic end faces. Tightly-graded silicon carbide particles are uniformly coated onto a polyester film backing. Wide use in
We offer a polishing film that is cost-effective and works. *We provide FREE evaluation sample Film when available for Polishing Process evaluation and confirmation. Lapping is the removal of material
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Are Small scratches appearing with your Final Film? Try our Aluminum Oxide Final Lapping Film at unbeatable price points.
86 Series 86-series Final Polishing Films are produced by a precision coating of aluminum oxide on a polyester film. These products are used for the final step of polishing fiber
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Does your Lapping Film have Consistency with Lot-to-Lot repeatability and unbeatable price points?
We have over 60 years of combined experience with film and the polishing process. I understand statistical process control and just-in-time deliveries (JIT). I understand the Production line too. We
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FYI: The cleaning techniques of decades ago are not keeping up with requirements for improved network speed and performance.
International Electronics Group Selects Sticklers®® Cleaners for “Best Practices” Starting early in 2016, the Electronics Technicians Association International (“ETA”) will be featuring the Sticklers®® fiber optic cleaners in the very
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Lapping Film with consistency at unbeatable pricing?
A precision polyester base coated with minerals such as diamonds, aluminum oxide, silicon oxide, silicon carbide, and/or cerium oxide originally used to process and polish optical fiber connectors to ensure
Interferometer Test Services are sometimes available for outsourcing your “Batch Jobs”. Let me know if you need to “batch” process measurement requirements that support Ø1.25 mm to Ø2.50 mm Ferrule
To qualify for a VOSB certification, you first have to prove your veteran status with the Department of Defense Form 214 (DD214), which is received when you are honorably retired,
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Sticklers™ Pro360™ Touchless Cleaner Introduction Video
Contactless 360° Clean for Damage-free Cleaning. (VIDEO) Data Centre World Singapore Oct. 12-13, 2022 The Sticklers™ Pro360™ "Touchless" Connector Cleaner Kit provides up to 2700 Cleans. Cleaning Portability is Indoor/Outdoor.
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“Lower Cost per Clean” with Sticklers Pro360 Automated Touchless Cleaner (New)
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Data Center > 2025 Buzz
Whether you are operating an enterprise, hyper-scale cloud, or multi-tenant data center, your infrastructure must address reliability, manageability, scalability, and flexibility. Without a flexible fiber optic cabling plan capable of easily accommodating common moves,
Bet you don’t know what this image is or please share. Before testing fiber-optic links and most times you mate fiber-optic connectors. All connector end-faces should be inspected and evaluated
