--Cleaver--Photon Kinetics FK11 Series Ultrasonic Fiber Cleaver

Photon Kinetics FK11 Series Ultrasonic Fiber Cleaver

Manufacturer:

Photon Kinetics

Model:

FK11-4

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New

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Feature

The cleavers in the world provide better, faster or easier results!

The FK11 Precision Fiber Cleaver produces flat, clean, low end-angle cleaves every time. That means low loss, high strength fusion splices, optimum performance of packaged devices and consistent results in measurement applications.
The FK11 will also minimize the time required to make splices and maximize the output of test systems which rely on high quality cleaves.

The FK12 Angled Fiber Cleaver set the standard for low reflectance fiber termination of better than -60 dB. Fast and repeatable cleaving of fiber ends at user-selectable cleave angles (0º to 15º) make it possible for installers to reduce the reflectance of mechanical splices and other fiber terminations without the use of index matching gels. The FK12 is the tool of choice where quick fiber termination and low return loss are required at minimum cost.

Features and Benefits:
• Tension First — eliminates the need for polishing and index matching gels
• Versatile — cleaves a wide range of fiber types and sizes
•Low reflectance terminations — enables optimal performance of fiber optic components and systems
• Clean — no contamination of the fiber during cleaving
• Easy-to-use — fast terminations reduce installation or pigtailing costs

Details

Precise fiber cleaving is easy

The fiber is secured in the clamps and put under controlled tension. If using the FK12 the torsion required to achieve the desired cleave angle is set. Tension is then applied and the ultrasonic vibrating diamond blade is moved toward the fiber. The result, depending on the cleaver used, is a clean, flat or angled fiber that is ready for splicing or testing.

Specifications

Model

FK11 Series

FK11-LDF

Fiber Types Cleaved

Silica

Hard clad silica, plastic clad silica, all silica

Fibers cleaved

80 to 200 µm

180 to 400 µm

Maximum Coating Diameter

900µm maximum

n/a

Minimum cleave length

6 mm (.23 inches) apx.

n/a

Cleave angle repeatability

<0.6º typical (95% of cleaves)

< 1.5°

Typical Diamond Blade Lifetime

estimated life >20,000 cleaves

> 5,000 cleaves

General Specifications

Case

ABS, non-slip feet, 6.25 mm (.24 inch) BSW thread tripod mount

Battery

9V alkaline (MN1604), estimated battery life >10,000 cleaves

Weight

1.1 kg (2.4 lbs)

Dimensions (H x W x D)

75 x 153 x 150 mm (3.0 x 6.0 x 5.9 inches)

Operating temperature

0º to 45º C (32º to 113º F)

Storage temperature

-20º to 60º C (-4º to 140º F)

FK11 Series

FK11

For fibers with nominal coating diameters to 250 µm, clamps fiber 16 mm from cleave point

FK11-2

Soft faced, left-hand clamp for clamping on buffer

FK11-4

For fibers with nominal coating diameters to 900 µm, clamps fiber 18 mm from cleave point

FK11-PK

For cleaving fibers mounted in PK fiber holders

FK11-LDF

Large diameter fiber cleaver (140 µm to 400 µm)

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