Quality Fiber Optic Tools & Equipment
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Why purchase quality tools from FIS?
Buying a cheap tool for the sake of saving money is always a bad idea. You should always consider two things when making a purchase - Price & Quality. Quality tools last a lifetime and most always perform better.
Do You Have the Correct Tool?
If you have ever worked on fiber optics you know the correct tool means all the difference in the world. Getting the job done correctly and quickly you must rely on the proper fiber optic tools. There are so many tools available and choosing the correct one can be an issue. At Fiber Instrument Sales, we pride ourselves on maintaining a huge inventory and the knowledge to help you get the correct tool. Almost every facet of fiber installation requires a specialty tool.
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When stripping fiber optic cable, a professional quality Stripping Tool makes your job easier by completely removing all of the coatings on the bare fiber. They assure that the fiber optic jacket strip is accurate and is removed from the fiber with precision. These hand tools are made with the professional installer in mind. Utility Knifes allow you to cut safely, with precision. Choose a knife with non-slip, comfortable grip with a quick blade change. A big plus is a 3 position blade for safety. Machined tip Screwdrivers allow for accurate fastener contact. Look for cushioned grips to allow for comfort and torque. Can Wrench, choose a single tool with 3/8 & 7/16 available on the same tool. These are the most commonly used sizes on fiber splice closures and panels. Channel Lock Pliers made of durable hardened steel are a must. Choose wide grip design for a large load bearing area, this will help avoid any slippage which may cause damage. Long Nose Pliers with a wide grip are another must have, these pliers have a habit of slipping off their intended target. Their ergonomic design will reduce fatigue. As with all hand tools always choose a corrosion resistant finish. Non Contact Voltage Detector makes it easy to check for presence of voltage. The best versions have a bright LED and audible alarm if voltage is present.
Looking for something special? We can help. You choose the tools and the case. Whether it's our Standard Hard Case, Backpack Carrier or Soft Case, we will make the kit for you. FIS carries a complete line of quality hand tools to make your fiber optic installation easier.
The right stripper helps makes your job easier. To prepare the fiber for fusion splicing, the protective acrylate or polymer coating around the optical fiber must be removed. Whether you use a Manual Mechanical Stripper or a Thermal Ribbon Stripper, we can help you choose the correct tool. Typically, there are two popular types of ways to strip optical fiber. They are mechanical and thermal. In the mechanical method a hand held stripper similar to any other wire stripper is used. However, the fiber optic stripper is designed specifically for optical fiber. These strippers are precise when used correctly. They strip away the fiber coating and expose the fiber without damaging it. When stripping ribbon fiber a thermal fiber stripper is most often used. This stripper is designed to heat the fiber coating and then strip it away.
When the need arises and you want to slit a fiber optic cable at the end or mid-span you need a precision tool. Our Slitters will assist you in making cuts effortlessly. These tools are built to make a horizontal or a rotary cut in the fiber jacket so you can quickly expose the fiber without disturbing or damaging the fiber inside the jacket.
A mid access tool allows you to easily access a single fiber tube in a multi fiber cable as well as ribbon fiber optic cable. It splits the buffer tube with no damage to the fibers inside.
Cleaving is the process in which a fiber is cut with precision. The fiber is not actually cut, this tool scores a precise location on the fiber getting it ready to be cut. Precision Cleavers are usually best for this job and are the most popular method for cleaving fiber. When a Mechanical Cleaver is used then a bit more skill is needed. As always, when choosing the correct precision tool, quality is important. Looking at just price can lead to problems with your installation.
An OTDR measures loss within an optical fiber. When an OTDR is connected to optical fiber cable it sends light pulses into the fiber being tested. It then reads scattered or reflected light from the same end of the optical fiber. This tests the fiber to make sure it will perform properly. It is looking for faults or defects in the optical fiber. These returned signals of reflected or scattered light will indicate the location of the fault that is encountered.
A Fusion Splicer is a tool that uses an electronic arc to permanently melt two pieces of optical fiber to form a single fiber. It completes this task by using an electric arc. This provides the most accurate joint alignment between the two optical fibers. These splicers offer fast heating which in turn means faster splicing times; as well as great precision and performance.
The Power Meter & Light Source are used together to measure the power of an optical signal and loss or attenuation between the transmitter and the receiver in a fiber optic network. The light source sends the light and then the power meter measures the loss of power at the other end. This test is for the average power in the system. It is important to remember to test with the same wavelength that is being used in the system. If the system is 1310nm then the equipment must be set to that wavelength. The same holds true for 850nm, 1300nm, 1550nm or any other wavelength(s) that may be used.
An inexpensive solution for communication when working on a fiber optic network. These long range talk sets use spare fibers to transmit voice signals. They are used on multi-mode or single-mode optical fiber during installation or maintenance. Talk Sets are hands free.
Fiber Identifiers are used to verify whether an optical fiber is live or not; in other words they detect if a signal is being transmitted on a particular fiber. This is done by creating a safe attenuation in a live optical fiber. The benefit of this item is that this can be done without interrupting signal traffic. A fiber identifier is used both in installation and maintenance of fiber optic cable.
An Optical Spectrum Analyzer measures the power level that is being transmitted by each wavelength in a fiber optic cable typically used in CWDM and DWDM networks. The OSA can identify issues with specific wavelengths which can be compared against a baseline measurement to analyze a system’s performance over time.
A Visual Fault Locator is a red laser that injects visible light into an optical fiber. If a fiber has a faulty connector as well as some types of damage including breaks, sharp bends or faults; the laser will highlight the area that is damaged as the light leaks out. They are also used to test continuity and they are used for fiber identification within patch panels and splice enclosures
In order to get good optical performance, inspection of fiber end faces is very important for your network. You need to look for scratches or any other type of contamination that will interfere with the transmission of the optical signals. This piece of equipment will magnify any issues and allow you to easily detect contamination and polish quality.