Splicing Fiber Optic Cable is Mechanically Achievable

What does Splicing Fiber Optic cable mean?

Splicing Fiber Optic cable is the process that joins two or more fibers.

This can be either permanently or temporarily.

While there are other methods of connecting fibers, splicing fiber cable is largely preferred because of its consistant low loss results.

Technicians who are involved in telecommunication fields must learn the technique of fiber splicing to be able to connect different fibers.

Basically, there are two ways of splicing fibers being fusion or mechanical splicing.

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• Fusion Splicing

splicing fiber optic cable – Fusion

vs: -splicing fiber optic cable – Mechanical

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  Mechanical Splice

Splicing Fiber Optic Cable – Mechanically

While both methods are known for connecting fibers perfectly, they differ in procedures, cost, and overall performance.

The objective of both methods is to develop a secure connection between fibers.

This will ensure that the optical signals travel between the fibers effortlessly and with minimal loss and reflection.

The fusion and mechanical splicing process are not the same. They use different mechanisms to achieve a secure connection.

In this post, we will talk about the process, purpose, and benefits of the mechanical splicing process. Read on.

Splicing Fiber Optic Cable

In the fusion splicing process, the fibers are aligned either manually or automatically and welded together.

The mechanical splicing process is almost similar to the fusion welding technique, however, the former does not involve heating or welding.

Basically, the mechanical splice is used to position and align two or more fibers in such a manner that their end stands perpendicular to the fiber axis.

The index matching gel in the mechanical splice is used to transfer lights from one fiber to the other. The index matching gel is specially designed to improve and strengthen the connection between fibers while reducing back reflection.

Let’s learn about the benefits of using Mechanical splicing procedure over fusion splicing.

Benefits of a Mechanical Splice

Depending on your industrial requirements, both the fusion splice and or the mechanical splice can prove beneficial.

Here we have listed the top benefits of the mechanical splicing technique.

• A Fiber cleaver, as well as a fiber stripper, are the only items needed to carry out the mechanical fiber optic splicing process. In fact, most of the mechanical splices need only these two tools to join the fibers.
• There is no power supply needed for the mechanical splice to run and carry out the fusion process.
• Mechanical splices are specifically known for quick performance. It joins the fibers within minutes. While they might not be suitable for companies that require a permanent fiber optic cable solution, they can be of great use for temporary connection requirements.
• Mechanical splices can join the fibers in situations where using the fusion splicing technique is nearly impossible.
• The machine and overall cost of the procedure are far less than fusion splicing (which can cost anywhere up to $15,000 and onwards). The initial cost of the mechanical splice is approximately $1,000 to $3,000. Which is mainly for the cleave tool.

Conclusion

Mechanical splicing doesn’t require a costly investment in tools.

Therefore, they offer a cost-effective solution for technicians.

They are simple to install with minimal losses, providing a great alternative in the splicing market.

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Fusion VS Mechanical Splicing

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