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Overview of Miller Fiber Optic Stripper

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Miller is a diversified global company specialized in high-tech products in development. It’s diverse business involves in welding, cable & wire tools, winery, furniture and even textile. Miller Cable & wireless tools are very famous fiber optic tools that feature top technology and perfect performance.

FiberStore, as the major global fiber optic tools provider, is proud to become the agent for the original Miller fiber optic tools. Our Miller fiber optic tools include fiber scribers, cable Strippers, cutting tools and Kevlar shears.

A precise stripper is utilized to remove the buffer coating of the fiber itself for termination. There are three types of fiber strippers available, known as the Miller Stripper, No-Nik and Micro-Strip. These three can work equally well, and most techs choose the one they are most acquainted with. The Miller striper is used on the left thus has the disadvantage of being “right-handed”, Which is considered to be the most rugged. The No-Nik is careful with the fiber but requires careful cleaning. Check out the original Miller Fiber optic stripper features:

Miller Fiber Optic Stripper FO 103-D-250
New Dual holes models offer he same quality of our standard FO 103-S fiber tool coupled with a second hole
FO 103-D-250: Second hole for stripping 900 micron tight buffer down to 250 micron buffer coating and standard 125 micron fiber stripping (250 micron removal to 125 micron) – allows longer
Stripping lengths without damaging the fiber
Easy-to-read stripping diagrams imprinted on handles
Made in the U.S.A.
Length: 5.375 in (137mm)
Weight: 2.5 oz (71g)

Miller Fiber Optic Stripper FO 103-T-250-J
New three-hole model performs all common fiber stripping functions in one compact tool….
Hole for removal of 2 to 3 mm fiber jackets
Remove 900 tight buffer to 250 micron buffer coating
Standard 250 to 125 micron stripping
Same consistent quality and features found in our standard FO 103-S tool
Made in the U.S.A.
Length: 5.375 in (137mm)
Weight: 2.5 oz (71g)

Miller FO 103-S Fiber Optic Stripper
For stripping 250 micron buffer coating from 125 micron optical fiber
Precision diameter hole & V-opening in blade allow for accurate buffer coating removal
NEW pivot pin, spring and precision handles enhances tool functionality and durability
Factory set, requires no adjustment
Prevents scratching or nicking of optical fiber
All cutting surfaces are precision formed, hardened, tempered and ground assuring precise buffer removal
Made in the U.S.A.
Length: 5.375 in (136.53mm)
Weight: 2.5 oz (71g)

Miller Fiber Optic Stripper CFS-2
For stripping 250 micron buffer coating to expose 125 micron cladding fiber
Second hole for stripping 2-3mm fiber jackets
140 µm diameter hole and V-opening in blade allows removal of 250 micron buffer coating from 125 micron fiber
Pre-set at the factory – no adjustments needed
Will not scratch or nick glass fiber
All stripping surfaces are manufactured to precise tolerances to assure clean, smooth strips
Comfort-grip, ergonomic handles
Lock to hold tool closed when it is not in use
Length 6.43 in (165.00mm)
Weight 4.17 ounces (119.0g)

Most strippers are “sized” for the fiber coatings to be removed. So ensure you have the proper stripper for the fiber being stripped. Whichever stripper is used. Care must be taken to not nick the Fiber during the stripping process as it can cause cracks that may lead to fiber failure sometime in the future. Strippers require careful cleaning and immediate replacement if they become damaged or worn.

Strippers are sized for the fiber coatings to be removed. So ensure you have the proper stripper for the fibers to be stripped. Whichever stripper is used, you must take care to not nick the fiber during the stripping process as it can cause cracks that may lead to fiber failure sometime in the future. fs.com supplies various of high quality fiber optic tools individually or in kits, most of the price is extremely cheap, even the fiber optic tool kit price is with attractive discount rate.

Guide To Fiber Optic Polishing

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Optical fibers require end-surface treatment for proper light propagation and that includes polishing their ends. Polishing is essential for almost all glass-based fibers with cladding diameters larger than 200 microns. Furthermore, all fiber connectors require polishing. The process of fiber optic polishing can occur in the field or in a technical lab, it employs a range of tools and products used to create precision fits and finishes in the delicate glass ends.

There is typical fiber polisher for fiber optic polishing. Fiber Optic Polishing Machines are used to polish the end faces of fiber optic products (cables, connectors, adapters, etc.) in order to minimize signal losses due to scattering. Polishing machines can increase productivity by providing rapid polishing of many different connector styles.

When selecting a fiber polishing machine, there are several features to consider, including adjustable pressure, changeable holders, a timer, and the ability to request custom specifications. Most polishing machines do not offer the flexibility of speed adjustment. This is partially due to the fact that most users only need to handle one type of ferrule material such as zirconia. A slight speed variation does not have significant impact on connector polish result. However, a versatile polisher should have the capability to change speed according the ferrule and polishing film material.

The polishing job typically involves fiber fusion splicer, among other network cable crimping tool and connectors are needed. It also requires 99% isopropyl alcohol, polishing (lapping) film and pad, a polishing puck, and epoxy or adhesive. Some technicians also find needle, syringe, and piano wire useful.

Several Different Polish Options On Fiber Connectors

The different polish of the fiber optic connector ferrules result in different performance of them, mainly on the back reflection (return loss). Generally, PC type is required at least 40dB return loss or higher, UPC is 50dB or higher, APC is 60dB or higher. (As we know, the higher the return loss, the better the performance). Insertion loss of them all should be less than at least 0.3dB, the lower the insertion loss the better the performance.

Things You Need To Mind During Fiber Optic Polishing

It is important not to dwell on any polishing film longer than necessary. Too much polishing can result in undesirable ferrule length, unnecessary polish film wear, and degraded polish finish due to particle accumulation. Make proper adjustments to the recommended polishing time in each step in case they are less than ideal.

Eye protection is always necessary to protect against powerful industrial lasers used in long-distance single-mode networks. Supporting tools may include a visual fault locater to troubleshoot fiber faults and breaks. A fiber-optic inspection microscope permits precision analysis of hair-fine fibers. Additionally, technicians rely upon jacket strippers, cutters, cable slitters, and fusion splicers.

Conclusion

Fiber polishing is a science but much like an art. The science of polishing is crystallized in a well designed machine while the art of polishing reside in the procedure and the continuous effort for improvement by the individual user. The procedure and the training are just as valuable as the polishing machine.

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Crimping Tool Types And Operation

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The crimping tool is used for creating a joint between two metal pieces or other materials with good malleability. The joint formed by crimping needs to be strong to ensure that the application works properly. Crimping tools are available in different types to support various types of applications. FiberStore is a good crimping tools supplier.  We provide many types of crimping tools in all possible varieties so that the purchasers are able to make the right choice while being in our store.

For example, the structured cabling system lays stress on following the practices which will add elegance, discipline, method and reliability to cabling. The tools which are used in installation of a cabling system go a long way in and can sustain extensive use in the field. Modular Crimping Tool can be used to crimp RJ-45 (related products: rj45 plug) and RJ-11 types of fiber connectors. It is a highly compact and rugged tool and is meant for continuous use in the field. The parallel action design maintains accurate.

Hand operated crimpers are the most frequently used of all cable crimping tools. Most are designed in a basic plier pattern with one or a number of crimping points machined into their jaws. This type of tool is typically used to effect smaller crimps on steel cables, electrical connections and terminations, preinsulated lugs and ferrules, and RJ type plugs. The crimp points on hand crimpers are either half round compression or cup and tab crimp type designs. This type of crimper is generally used to crimp steel or copper ferrules or sleeves to join two lengths of steel or electrical cable.

Types of Crimping Tools

First and foremost, you must offer these them manufactured in different types. Different customers might come and ask for a specific type. learn about different types of tools used for crimping form the below list:

1.Cable tie tools are the crimping tools used to tighten the ties around the bundles of wires or cables.
2.Compression crimp tools are used for terminating twisted-pair modular plugs and coaxial compression connectors.
3.RJ45 crimp tools are used for crimping the wires of various connectors like RJ45, RJ-11, RJ-12 and so on.
4.Point to cup tools are used with round section crimp sleeves. Besides, there are cup to cup tools available in different varieties like standard duty tool, heavy duty tool and bench press tool.

8P8C RJ-45 Network Cable Crimping Tool HT-210C

Crimp Tool Operation

A crimping tool is an essential part of the crimping process, the other parts being the terminal and wire. Terminal size is largely universal and can accept many sizes of gauged wire, which can also vary widely within the same nominative value. As such, the crimp tool is a means of compressing the terminal to both the wire’s insulation (for positioning) and the wire’s brush (for conduction).

The quality of the tooling determines the quality of the crimp design. Common considerations include if the volume of crimping deserves an automated wire stripping and process machine, or if the application is better suited by an on-site, handheld crimping tool. Many tools will have two crimping cavities to properly roll the terminal’s crimps, and possibly more if there are two conductors in the wire. Some crimp tools will feature several gauge sizes and possibly a stripper to enhance the crimper’s utility. Crimp tools may also feature interchangeable dies. Die-less crimpers are meant for general applications.

Fiberstore supplies a wide variety of specialized cable crimping tool, modular crimping tool, network cables crimpers which are all at very competitive price to help you get the job done right. For more information, please contact our sales representative right now.

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Used The Crimping Tool To Made A RJ45 Plug

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The crimping tool is a tool designed to crimp or connect a connector to the end of a cable. For example, network cables and phone cables are created using a crimping tool to connect the RJ-45 and RJ-11 connectors to the end of the cable.At FiberStore,we supply some crimping tool to help you to made your need cable.So,I will tell you 9 steps to crimp a RJ45 Plug.

1, Stripping
The twisted pair twisted-pair wire stripper plastic sheath stripped of 2-3cm (Figure 1);
2, Winding Displacement
Untwist the paired wires and separate them. Then arranged the green line and the blue line in the middle position, and the orange line on the brown line on the outer position, the formation of the left orange, blue second from left, left Three Green, fourth from left brown line on the order (figure 2);
3, Cable Management
Carefully peel each line (open twist), and the line core T568B standard sort, especially to white and green cores from the blue and white blue line on the cross to the 3rd position, the line core straightened flatten, tight squeeze to straighten out (close to) in one direction (figure 3);
4, Cut
The the bare twisted-pair core pressure pliers, wire cutter, diagonal pliers and other tools neatly cut, leaving only about 13mm in length (figure 4);
5, Insert
Single-handedly crystal head, pinch the thumb and middle finger and index finger pointed at the direction of the crystal head metal pins facing up, shrapnel down. The other hand pinch the twisted pair, forced eight twisted pair wire sequence inserted into the crystal head slowly, and has been inserted into the top of the groove (figure5);
6, Check
Check the front of the crystal head to see the correct line sequence; Check crystal head top view 8 cores are the top to the top (figure 6);
7, Crimp
Checked and verified, the RJ45 Plug pushed into the pressure line clamp slot clenched crimping pliers, will be prominent on the outside of all the pressure pins crystal head into the RJ-45, RJ-45 crystal head connection is completed ( figure7-9).
8, Make A Patch Cable
Using the same standard install crystal head, the other side of the twisted pair to complete the production of direct access to the network jumper. The other side of the T568A standard installation crystal head, completed a crossover cable production.
9, Test
With a simple line in the training stage of the test device or toolbox integrated wiring sequence tester to test the network, there will be through straight-through cable crossover cable by open circuit, short circuit, reverse polarity, jumper display results. RJ-45 crystal head protective pouches prevent jumper pulled cause poor contact before you connect RJ-45 crystal head, crystal head To use this pouches, need pouches inserted in the twisted-pair cable, the connection then put pouches.

Note:
1,Stripping can not cut through the insulation of the twisted pair wires;
2, pay attention to the pressure line intensity should be moderate

Learning this article to know how to crimp a RJ45 Plug and some note,do you want to Crimping your own RJ45 plugs will allow you to create cable lengths specific to your needs. Hurry up to FiberStore to buy the tool and cable to try,our product always has a high quality and low price.