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protector and non-motorized tube heater, the complexity of the splicer is reduced without compromising total cycle time. In addition, the number of steps to process splices is minimized with the auto-start feature for both the splicing and tube heating process. Greg Pickeral, product manager of AFL’s fusion splicer product line, commented: “For field technicians who need high quality and reliability, AFL offers a wide range of splicers, now including the 62S, suitable for the harshest of environments.”

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S S The Fujikura 62S from AFL

The Fujikura 62S ensures a high level of productivity with 23-second shrink time using standard splice sleeves. Durability is improved by ruggedized features, a mirrorless optical system and an impact-resistant monitor, and the transit case doubles as a built-in or mobile workstation for easier splicing. Additional features of the Fujikura 62S include a 5,000-splice electrode life; Li-ion battery with 200 splices/shrinks per charge; 5mmcleave length for splice-on connectors or small package needs; sheath clamp or fiber holder operation; and software upgrades via the Internet.

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print impression printed by the printwheel circumference and outputs them via a 1Gb per second Ethernet interface to any computer.

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AFL has added the Fujikura 62S to its Fujikura fusion splicer range.

The new unit has an active core alignment splicer said to offer exceptional splice loss performance and minimized splice time. With a conventional flip-open wind

Technical support and on-site training are available with every splicer purchased.

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