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Welcome To My World 2026 >
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 Solutions when needed in 2026. Updated frequently. Click “My World” herein or MENU above “Contact” directly from anywhere on site. Thank you to the many…
Read MoreData 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 moves, adds, and changes, your network growth will be limited. Sacramento Data Hall Enterprise and Private Data Centers The enterprise or private data center is…
Read MoreManaging 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 installation, it is important to ensure that the optical transmitter at one end is connected to the optical receiver at the other. This matching of…
Read MoreConsider Promoting with us in 2026! Look throughout 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. We work closely with customers to develop, resolve, and maintain process control issues. *(FEATURE) These “Assets” are part of the Control Process Compliance for Fiber…
Read MoreCleaning a Transceiver / Ball or Flat Lens
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 Lens. Play several times to locate the end of the swab at the lens w/ball. SFP ***Tip for viewing Ball Lens Focus Inspection to…
Read MoreBest Practices / Fiber / Electrostatic Charge
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 can cause dust to move from the outer zone into the contact zone. Using isopropyl alcohol (IPA) is not a best practice, according to Sticklers®,…
Read MoreCleaning a QSFP (+) or SFP (+)
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 times to locate the end of the swab at the lens w/ball. These large, flat, clean swabs are ideal for connectors with large,…
Read MoreWet/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, and oils, all respond to Wet/Dry applications. Scratches, pits, and cracks do NOT. The CleanStixx Cleaning Sticks Swab is the only cleaning stick on the…
Read MoreCleaning OptiTap & Pin Termini? (NSN)
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 DTL 83526 pin termini, ARINC 801 pin termini, ODC-style pin termini, SMPTE 304M socket termini, OptiTap-style drops, and other hardened connector systems with pin termini…
Read MoreSpecialty 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 single-mode. The US-based Telecommunications Industry Association’s Fiber Optics Tech Consortium (TIA FOTC) standards are widely adopted for multimode. Multi-Mode fiber specifications are standardized by the…
Read MorePreparation / 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 with the fusion splicing equipment. This ensures safety for the operator and equipment, and perfectly cleaned fiber for reliable splicing every time. … Enjoy this…
Read MoreStatistical 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 make it happen. Focus on preventive action, not corrective action. As you develop your fiber optic polishing process, I encourage you to implement a statistical…
Read MoreSticklers Pro360 Touchless Cleaner (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 of high-performance fiber optic end face cleaning. Unlike anything else in the industry, this groundbreaking end face connector cleaning tool stands out for its ability…
Read MoreWhy 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 contamination, and oils, all respond to Wet/Dry applications. Scratches, pits, and cracks do NOT. Sticklers Wet/Dry Cleanstixxs Wet/Dry Cleanstixx’s & POC03M POC03M Cleaning Fluid There…
Read MoreWhy 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 Escalating Inspect, Clean, and Re-Inspect Applications: Excellent IPA (Isopropyl Alcohol) alternative Cleaning fiber optic end faces Use on Ceramic and composite ferrule faces Cleaning…
Read MoreSupporting 29504 and 38999 (NSN)
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 cleaning MIL T 29504;5 for MIL DTL 38999, MIL T 29504;15 for MIL PRF 28876, SMPTE 304M socket termini. Also, ODC-style socket termini. Installers use…
Read MoreSpecialty Fiber: SMA; Medical/Laser; > 2026
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 longer, the world’s healthcare providers are increasingly looking to advanced biomedical instrumentation to enable more efficient patient diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment. In this context, biomedical…
Read MoreWhy 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 on Ceramic and composite ferrule faces Cleaning fiber during fusion splicing Cleans glass and plastic lenses Features: Completely removes dust, dirt, fingerprints, moisture Ultra-pure, leaves no…
Read MoreDoes 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 Escalating Inspect, Clean, and Re-Inspect Applications: Excellent IPA (Isopropyl Alcohol) alternative Cleaning fiber optic end faces Use on Ceramic and composite ferrule faces Cleaning fiber…
Read MoreCoplanarity 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 of fibers is. To guarantee the minimum optical performance requirements of the telecom world, it is vital to make sure that all fibers in a…
Read MoreMPO/MTP in the DATA Center
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 effectively, it requires the right choice of cable and connector. It is no doubt that fiber optic cable is the main choice for data center…
Read MoreSticklers Pro360 Touchless Cleaner “Goes Anywhere” with “Multiple Applications” (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 of high-performance fiber optic end face cleaning. Unlike anything else in the industry, this groundbreaking end face connector cleaning tool stands out for its ability…
Read MoreSticklers 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 Sticklers® Cleanclicker CCu250 cleans dust, particulates, and oil contamination. Sticklers® Cleanclickers CCu250 offers 750+ cleanings and is refillable. Hence, providing the lowest cost per clean…
Read MoreFiber 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 is a top priority. There are two basic sources of dust-based contamination: “wear debris” and “environmental”. Wear Debris The most common source is “wear debris”…
Read MoreHow Do You Clean Expanded Beam (EB) Applications
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 user knows they have the right tool for the application with color coding. Precision molded to the exact size and shape for better cleaning is…
Read MoreFiber 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, leading to fiber chipping and cracking during the connector mating process. 100% Spec Requirements = Feature Protrusion Deformation Coplanarity Process Control Regardless of the connector…
Read MoreWorking 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 and Pin Termini applications. The Cleanstixx XMT works well with the Sticklers® Fiber Optic Splice and Connector Cleaner cleaning fluid (#POC03M) in wet-dry applications. You…
Read MoreSupporting 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 1.25mm Optical Grade Swab is the only cleaning swab on the market that cleans the entire end face not just the contact zone. Sticklers® CleanClickers…
Read MoreHow 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 is simply a better mousetrap for companies relying on MPO connectivity. Also, this cleans simplex SC, FC, ST, and LC connectors, plus unmated jumper assemblies…
Read MoreWhen 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 the market that cleans the entire end face not just the contact zone. Sticklers® CleanStixx Swabs are packaged color-coded by connector size. Users know they…
Read MoreSticklers “Multiple Applications” Pro360 Touchless Cleaner (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 of high-performance fiber optic end face cleaning. Unlike anything else in the industry, this groundbreaking end face connector cleaning tool stands out for its ability…
Read MoreFiber Connector Cleaning
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 Fiber Optic Cleaning Fluid Inspect, Clean, and Re-Inspect Wet/Dry Cleanclickers Wet/Dry Cassette Wet/Dry Cassette & Stixx’s Sticklers POC03M Cleaning Fluid Stickler’s Cleaning Products are…
Read MoreCleaning Expanded Beam (EB)
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 means that standard fiber optic cleaning tools simply will not work. The biggest markets for Expanded Beam Connectivity Broadcast, Aircraft, and Military Battlefield Applications:…
Read MoreDo’s and Don’ts > optical end face care!
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 Products are available at your favorite West Coast DISTY; EBAY; Google; or Factory Direct @ FiberRep Wet/Dry Cleanclickers Wet/Dry Cassette Wet/Dry Cassette & Stixx’s …
Read MoreThe Seven Deadly Sins of Fiber Optics
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 Deadly Sins? Originally an antecedent thought to come from the Book of Proverbs, the Seven Deadly Sins were codified in The Middle Ages as the…
Read MoreSimply, a better mousetrap for MPO connectivity!
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 simplex SC, FC, ST, and LC connectors, as well as unmated jumper assemblies and the previously mentioned male MPO fiber assemblies. It is optimized for…
Read MoreSticklers “Go Anywhere Portability” Pro360
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 of high-performance fiber optic end face cleaning. Unlike anything else in the industry, this groundbreaking end face connector cleaning tool stands out for its ability…
Read MoreWet/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 applications. The Cleanstixx 2.5mm works well with the Sticklers® Fiber Optic Splice and Connector Cleaner cleaning fluid (#POC03M) in wet-dry applications. You can use it…
Read MoreFiber Optic Cleaning Fluid vs IPA?
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 Escalating Inspect, Clean, and Re-Inspect Applications: Excellent IPA (Isopropyl Alcohol) alternative Cleaning fiber optic end faces Use on Ceramic and composite ferrule faces…
Read MoreExpanded Beam in Data Centers
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, expanded beam connectors have the potential to reduce operating expenses while maintaining high performance; however, the connectors still require inspection and cleaning to prevent performance…
Read MoreCleans 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 of high-performance fiber optic end face cleaning. Unlike anything else in the industry, this groundbreaking end face connector cleaning tool stands out for its ability…
Read MorePromote “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. We work closely with customers to develop, resolve, and maintain process control issues. *(FEATURE) These “Assets” are part of the Control Process Compliance for Fiber…
Read MoreWork Place Cleaners That Work (video)
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 viruses and other germs. Stereze™ Workspace Cleaners and Hand Sanitizers use a high-purity alcohol-based solution that is focused on high-performance cleaning. The premium product range…
Read MoreSticklers Pro360 Touchless Cleaner (New) > “Connectors the Pro360 Cleans” 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 of high-performance fiber optic end face cleaning. Unlike anything else in the industry, this groundbreaking end face connector cleaning tool stands out for its ability…
Read MoreWinning 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 the preference in contract bidding and the opportunity to network and find government agency opportunities. CFR#819.70 Connecting with the Federal Marketplacehttps Set-aside contracts are a…
Read MoreFilm: 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 make it happen. Focus on preventive action, not corrective action. As you develop your fiber optic polishing process, I encourage you to implement a statistical…
Read MoreThe 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 high-purity alcohol-based solution that is focused on high-performance cleaning. The premium product range includes: Complementing the Surface Cleaners are Stereze™ Hand Sanitizers. They are Food…
Read MoreAre 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 to produce a smooth, flat, unpolished surface. Lapping processes produce dimensionally accurate specimens to high tolerances generally less than 2.5 µm uniformity. The lapping plate…
Read MoreWhat should be in your IDEAL Cleaning and Inspection Kit? Help us understand what to offer?
Help us understand what to offer? Help others by sharing your knowledge of what to expect with fiber dirt. Share your Wet Dry Cleaning experiences or questions. Supply Chain Problems? Possibly, I can HELP! (email or call) Microcare Sticklers Cleaning Tools Cleanclicker’s | Cleanstixx’s | Cassettes LC; ST; MT/MPO Help others by sharing your knowledge…
Read MoreFiber 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 make it happen. Statistical Process Control Focus on preventive action, not corrective action. As you develop your fiber optic polishing process, I encourage you to…
Read MoreBest Practices | Fiber Optic Cleaning!
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. Stickler’s Cleaning Products are available at your favorite West Coast DISTY; EBAY; Google; or Factory Direct @ FiberRep POC03M WET/DRY CLEAN Cleanclicker Wet/Dry Cleanclicker Wet/Dry…
Read MoreLapping Film / Rising Prices / Help4u
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 to produce a smooth, flat, unpolished surface. Lapping processes are used to produce dimensionally accurate specimens to high tolerances generally less than 2.5 µm…
Read MorePrevents Scratching & Pitting > “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 of high-performance fiber optic end face cleaning. Unlike anything else in the industry, this groundbreaking end face connector cleaning tool stands out for its ability…
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Read MoreLapping film needs “stiction” PSA to the rescue!
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 process control issues. Our support includes application development samples or equipment when available. Additionally, We offer videos and “how-to” charts throughout the site. We have…
Read MoreDid YOU know Stereze is “made in the USA”
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 Hand Sanitizers to support the fight against Coronavirus. Leveraging existing MicroCare product development and manufacturing capabilities, the new products help keep people and their workspaces spaces…
Read MoreTeam and Share with Fed Gov Marketplace
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 there are exceptions to this rule. Sole-source contracts are a kind of contract that can be issued without a competitive bidding process. This usually happens…
Read MorePromote YOUR World | Follow FiberRep on Pinterest
Visit my Boards on Pinterest … All About Fiber Optics; Fiber Optic Products; and Data Center Solutions on Pinterest. An excellent place to share YOUR Products. My Boards are for Promoting Fiber Optics for everyone in Fiber, including competitors. All About Fiber Optics Board Fiber Optic Products Board Data Center Solutions Board or … Visit…
Read MorePrevent 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 grinding and refining 66P Diamond Lapping Films are designed to provide consistent high-quality surface finishes in lapping applications for hard surfaces. This product series is…
Read More2,100 Cleanings per Canister > “lowering cost per clean” 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 of high-performance fiber optic end face cleaning. Unlike anything else in the industry, this groundbreaking end face connector cleaning tool stands out for its ability…
Read MoreSave $25K+/- Outsource your Interferometry Needs
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 me know. I have Customers that will “Batch Jobs” when their regular production permits. Outsourcing with a Norland Non-Contact CC6000 will provide repeatable accurate measurements…
Read MorePC/APC Interferometer > save a few bucks!
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 breakthrough technology used in the CC6000 is unlike any other system today and now allows Interferometric connector analysis to be affordable to all users. Also,…
Read MoreSpecial 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 film is not slipping on the pad or plate instead of polishing the connector’s tip. Click on Request for Quote above MENU The bottom layer…
Read MoreWhy use Silicon Carbide film besides our unbeatable pricing?
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 a number of applications including Fiber Optics. We have over 60 years of combined experience with film and the polishing process. We work closely with…
Read MorePolishing Films “Escalating Prices” Help4u
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 to produce a smooth, flat, unpolished surface. Lapping processes produce dimensionally accurate specimens to high tolerances generally less than 2.5 µm uniformity. The lapping plate…
Read MoreAre 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 optic connectors and will help you achieve a consistently superior surface finish. Our 86 Series is available in a range of grades from 10 nm…
Read MoreDoes 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 work closely with our customers to develop and resolve process control issues. Possible solution: use Diamond for coarse grinding and refining. Call, Email or Chat…
Read MoreFYI: 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 first edition of their new “best practices” technical bulletins (“BPB”) distributed to all their members. The reason for the BPB guides is to supplement other…
Read MoreLapping 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 efficient light and signal transmission. *Lapping Film up to (50%+/-) discount w/strong repeat volume *Special EOY Promotion A lapping film must have the highest…
Read MoreOutsourcing YOUR Interferometry Needs | +/- $20K Savings |
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 PC/APC Single-Fiber Connectors. I have Customers that will “Batch Jobs” when their normal production permits. Outsourcing with a Norland Non-Contact CC6000 will provide repeatable accurate…
Read MoreWhat is a VOSB? How can a Veteran Owned Small Business help My Company?
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, separated, or discharged from the military. You must also directly own at least 51% of your business and manage it strategically and in day-to-day operations. …
Read MoreSticklers™ 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. Multiple Size Adapters for Cleaning Flexibility i.e. MTP/MPO Features: The new Sticklers™ Pro360™ Touchless Cleaner is the future of high-performance fiber optic end face cleaning.…
Read More“Lower Cost per Clean” with Sticklers Pro360 Automated Touchless Cleaner (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 of high-performance fiber optic end face cleaning. Unlike anything else in the industry, this groundbreaking end face connector cleaning tool stands out for its ability…
Read MoreData 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, adds, and changes, your network growth will be limited. Sacramento Data Hall Enterprise and Private Data Centers The enterprise or private data center is the…
Read MoreWhat is this image and how was it created?
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 to avoid contamination that can cause degradation of network performance and destructive damage in the contact zone. The image is a fiber optic endface (maintenance…
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