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A collection of Fiber Optic Application Notes accumulated over the past twenty years. Scroll through My World or use the application MENU. This blog aims to promote Fiber Optic Endface Solutions when needed in 2023. Updated frequently. Click “My World” herein or MENU above “Contact” directly from anywhere on site. Thank you to the many…

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Data Center Buzz … October 2024 (UPDATE)

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…

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Managing Network Polarity with (AI) Artificial Intelligence …

(Ai) How 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 the…

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Consider Promoting with us in 2024! Look throughout MyWorld. I have a Strong marketing belief in Feature and Benefit visualizations.

Be Healthy!

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…

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Sticklers 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…

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MPO/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…

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Fiber Optic Cleaning Fluid vs IPA?

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    POCO3M Fiber Optic Cleaning Fluid   Inspect, Clean, and Re-Inspect  Wet/Dry Cleanclickers Cassette Cleanclicker Wet/Dry Solution Sticklers POC03M Cleaning Fluid   Stickler’s Cleaning Products are available at your…

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Why Are CleanStixx Swabs So Much Better than Other Fiber Cleaning Tools?

Sticklers® Cleanstixxs 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. Wet/Dry Solution Fiber Optic Cleaners wet/dry There are many products…

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Supporting ODC; ARINC; LC Swabs

Cleans LC, MU, ARINC 801 socket termini, ODC-style socket termini, most SPF+ transceiver 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 are package color-coded by connector size. …

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“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…

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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 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…

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Does Your Cleaning Fluid Leave A Residue?

Sticklers® POC03M 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    POCO3M Fiber Optic Cleaning Fluid   Inspect, Clean, and Re-Inspect  Wet/Dry Cleanclickers Cassette Cleanclicker Wet/Dry Solution Sticklers POC03M Cleaning Fluid   Stickler’s Cleaning Products are available at your…

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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, 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…

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Working with XMT MTRJ MPO MT QSFP Cleaning Stick Swabs

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…

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Sticklers “Go Anywhere Portability” 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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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, leading to fiber chipping and cracking during the connector mating process. Coplanarity Process Control protrusion deformation Coplanarity Process Control Regardless of the connector type, most…

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Expanded 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…

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Lapping 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…

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Preparation / Fiber Optic Fusion Splicing / Why Clean Before Cleaving (VIDEO)

Fusion Splicing Preparation

    ***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. ……

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Sticklers “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…

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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 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…

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Fiber 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 Cassette Cleanclicker Wet/Dry Solution Sticklers POC03M Cleaning Fluid Stickler’s Cleaning Products are available at…

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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 is the only cleaning stick on the market that cleans the entire end face not just the contact zone.  Sticklers® Clean Stixx Swabs are packaged color-coded by connector size.  Users…

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Is your apex offset too high? Are price points high too?

Apex Offset = Measuring the apex offset (offset of the polish from the fiber) requires defining the “high point” or vertex of the polish. Did you polish long enough on the 6um diamond? Use Diamond for coarse grinding and refining. Prevent unacceptable fiber height as it removes material and fiber simultaneously. Aggressive for ferrule geometry.…

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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 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…

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Wet/Dry Cleaning SC, ST, FC, E2000, OptiTap-style ports; MIL DTL 83526 TFOCA style socket termini;

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…

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Cleans to the Ferrule … “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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Specialty Fiber: SMA; Medical/Laser; … 2024

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…

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Lapping 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…

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Do’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 Cassette Cleanclicker Wet/Dry Solution   *** Inspect,…

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Sticklers Pro360 Touchless Cleaner (New) … “Connectors the Pro360 Cleans”

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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Cleaning 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 Military-approved…

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2,100 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…

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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 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”…

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Save $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…

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Need Polishing fixtures for SN, CS, MDC,

ACP-24/96 Mass Connector Polisher with Auto Stub Removal Patented Fig 8 Polishing. Request a Quote for a Custom polishing fixture Supporting Senko SN: Senko CS: USConec MDC; MT; LC’s & more click the RFQ (above MENU) All Nanometer Tech line of polishers utilizes a figure 8 polishing pattern. The Figure 8 polishing pattern creates an…

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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 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…

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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 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…

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Simply, 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. Also, this cleans simplex SC, FC, ST, and LC connectors, plus unmated jumper assemblies and the already-mentioned male MPO fiber assemblies. It is optimized for carrier networks and…

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Cleaning a Transceiver / Ball or Flat Lens

Tip for viewing Ball Lens: Focus Inspection to maximum closeup field view. Regular optical connector cleaning tools, based on physically contacting the end face surface, are not capable of cleaning non-contact optical interfaces.   Upon optical inspection, if non-contact optical interfaces, such as a ball lens, are identified during an inspection, do not continue to…

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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 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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Best Practices / Fiber / Electrostatic Charge

Sticklers® Cleaners Clean stixxs Cleaning Sticks POC03m

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®,…

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Statistical Process Control: 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. Focus on preventive action, not corrective action. As you develop your fiber optic polishing process, I encourage you to implement a statistical…

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Work 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…

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Promote 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…

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Sticklers 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…

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MT Smart Curing Oven / 150C (stability)

Auto Epoxy Selection Menu for Process Control. Does your curing oven application require 150 C temperature?  Is temperature stability an issue? Accuracy and stability are a plus for curing oven process control. Click RFQ (above MENU)   G5 SMART CURING OVEN (MT/SC/LC) with programmed Epoxy Menu Process Controls. Works well as a ramp/soak oven or…

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Winning Ways with a VOSB!

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 Set-aside contracts are a huge advantage too.  There are…

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Cleaning OptiTap & Pin Termini?

This Sticklers™ CleanStixx™ is a unique tool for cleaning hermaphroditic fiber optic connectors Features: Removes liquids like fingerprint oil or water, plus particulate which can be tightly bonded to fiber optic end-faces with static electricity Patented sintered polymer fibers for consistent, high-purity cleaning Ultra-clean construction – does not contain fabric, foam, or glue Precisely molded to…

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Curing Ovens 2024 * Epoxy Menu * Process Controls * Turn Up The Heat!

The Fiber (strand) is glued to the connector assembly with heat-cured epoxy, providing a reliable connection with desired losses of less than 0.5 dB per mated pair. This process can be time-consuming because YOU must set or “cure the assembly.” A suitable Curing Oven is essential for consistency with your epoxy connect process. Epoxy removal…

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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.  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…

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Film: The fundamentals for a basic polishing process!

Diamond

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…

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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 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…

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Polishing 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…

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How Do You Clean Expanded Beam (EB) Applications

The biggest markets for Expanded Beam connectivity are Broadcast, Aircraft, and Military Battlefield. EB (Expanded Beam) connectors do not employ the normal ‘butt to butt” contact design. Instead, they feature a non-contact technique where the fiber is sealed behind a lens. Clever design minimizes back reflection or insertion losses. Expanded beam connectors have a high…

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Cleaning a QSFP (+) or SFP (+)

The XMT fiber cleaning swabs from Sticklers™ are the industry’s best and least expensive MPO connector cleaner. These large, flat, clean swabs are ideal for connectors with large, flat connector configurations, such as MTP, MPO, OptiTap drops and multiports, MT38999, MTRJ, QSFP+, and other MT-based transceivers. They also are suitable for most MT-based backplane connector…

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Why use a Figure 8 Polishing pattern?

Nanometer Patented Figure 8 Polisher

All Nanometer Tech line of polishers utilizes a figure 8 polishing pattern. The figure 8 polishing pattern creates an angle of attack on the connector end face that changes 720 degrees 60 times a second giving optimal connector end face geometry. Most fiber optic manual polishing techniques utilize a figure-eight polishing pattern. The first step…

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Polishing Process: 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. Focus on preventive action, not corrective action. As you develop your fiber optic polishing process, I encourage you to implement a statistical…

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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 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…

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PC/APC Interferometer … save a few bucks!

pc apc auto pass fail low cost endface geometry interferometer

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,…

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Did 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…

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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 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…

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ACP-24/96 Mass Connector Polisher

Automated Connector Polisher with Touchscreen Technology & ASR Automated Stub Removal The ACP24/96 utilizes our figure 8 polishing pattern found in all our MCP lines of polishers and is compatible with all MCP24 and MCP48 polishing fixtures. With the ACP24/96, you can automate polishing times, pressure, & motor speeds for each step. Complete polishing procedures…

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Why 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…

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“Turn Up The Heat” * Smart Curing Ovens 2024

G5 SMART CURING OVEN (MT/SC/LC) with programmed Epoxy Menu Process Controls. Works well as a ramp/soak oven or a simple, stable temps range curing oven. The G5 has a programmable timer/buzzer for accurate control of connector curing. *** Click Request a Quote above MENU The Fiber (strand) is glued to the connector assembly with heat-cured…

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Team 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…

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Supporting 29504 and 38999

1.6mm Sticklers Cleanstixx Swab

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…

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ACP-24/96 5G polisher with Presets

Automated Connector Polisher with Touchscreen Technology & ASR Automated Stub Removal The ACP24/96 utilizes our figure 8 polishing pattern that’s found in all our MCP lines of polishers and is compatible with all MCP24 and MCP48 polishing fixtures. With the ACP24/96 you can now automate polishing times, pressure, & motor speeds for each step. Complete…

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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 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…

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Best 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…

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FYI … The cleaning techniques of decades ago are not keeping up with requirements for improved network speed and performance.

Sticklers® Cleaners Clean stixxs Cleaning Sticks POC03m

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…

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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 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…

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Outsourcing 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…

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What is a VOSB? How can a Veteran Owned Small Business help My Company?

Fiber optic Solutions for 29504 and 38999 applications

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. …

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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. 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.…

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The Seven Deadly Sins of Fiber Optics

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The Seven Deadly Sins of Fiber Optics By Sean Sheedy on February 1, 2016 I&M, Network ReliabilityDoes 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 bad behaviors…

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What is this image and how was it created?

Interferometric image of fiber optic endface or bulkhead endfaceCan you guess what this image is? Do you know what the image describes? How do you think this image was 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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