Data Center Buzz … January 7, 2025 (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…

Read More

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…

Read More

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. …

Read More

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…

Read More

Sticklers “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 More

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…

Read More

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…

Read More

**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…

Read More

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…

Read More

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…

Read More

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…

Read More

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…

Read More

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…

Read More

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…

Read More

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

Read More

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…

Read More

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…

Read More