AFL Telecommunications to Introduce Automated Fusion Splicing System at OFC Conference in Anaheim
Designed to meet the needs of optical manufacturers, the AFS-1000 system is the fastest automated fusion splicer on the market today, and is the first in the Affinity line of automated products. The system strips, cleans, cleaves, splices, and proof-tests optical fibers, producing a completed splice every 40 seconds. Through the combination of proven Fujikura splicing components and technology, and automation expertise from partner NEXT Fiber Systems, the AFS-1000 provides a cost-effective solution for optical manufacturers looking to boost productivity, improve quality, reduce rework, and increase production flexibility.
Integrating six functional stations operating in a parallel mode, the tabletop automated splicer uses a LabViewTM based operating software that enables processing of multiple fiber types simultaneously. Its moving pallet design accommodates various opto-electronic module sizes using minimal fiber length.
"The AFS-1000 is the perfect automated splicer for today's business environment," said Greg Pickeral, Fusion Splicing Product Manager for AFL Telecommunications. "It allows optical manufacturers to splice fibers five times faster than conventional splicers and provides the flexibility to handle multiple types of fibers at the same time, all at a price to match today's reduced capital budgets."
The Affinity AFS-1000 will be showcased in Booth #3232 at OFC.
AFL Telecommunications is a world leader in providing fiber optic products, engineering expertise and integrated services to the Electric Utility, Broadband, Telco, OEM, Private Network and Wireless markets. It has operations in the U.S., Mexico and the U.K. For more information, visit www.afltelecommunications.com.
AFL Telecommunications, P.O. Box 3127, Spartanburg , SC 29304. Tel: 800-235-3423 ; Fax: 864-433-5353.