press release

Fujikura Ltd. (Director, President and CEO: Okada Naoki) has developed a new clad aligning fusion splicer, the 45S, and will begin sales in August.

By using this product in combination with the included single-fiber stripper "SS05" and Optcal Fiber cleaver "CT50", the time required for Optcal Fiber fusion splicing work has been reduced by 30% ^*1 compared to conventional machines.

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- Improved pre-processing of two Optcal Fiber required before fusion splicing can now be performed simultaneously on two optical fibers in one operation, reducing fusion splicing work time by 30% compared to previous models
- Improved usability with monitor angle adjustment function, removable battery, expansion tray, etc.
・Improves the efficiency of fusion splicing work, helping to alleviate labor shortages at work sites

Fusion splicing of Optcal Fiber requires the prior steps of stripping the coating from Optcal Fiber, cutting them, and loading them into the fusion splicer. Conventionally, to fusion splice two Optcal Fiber, each step had to be performed one by one.
The single-core stripper for removing the coating has a blade structure that allows it to simultaneously remove the coating from two Optcal Fiber cleaver for cutting has a structure that allows it to fix two Optcal Fiber and cut them simultaneously.
Furthermore, when attempting to set two Optcal Fiber on the left and right sides of the fusion splicer at the same time, Optcal Fiber are held in each hand, making it impossible to close the lid of the fusion splicer's grip. Therefore, a new mechanism was adopted that automatically closes the grip lid to secure Optcal Fiber in place, even if both hands are occupied.

Furthermore, to shorten the time it takes to remove Optcal Fiber after fusion splicing, the wind shield and the cover for holding Optcal Fiber are linked together to open automatically, and a newly designed high-speed heater has been incorporated to shorten the time it takes to heat and shrink the protection sleeve.

Additionally, this product is packed with features that enhance ease of use, such as an adjustable monitor, a removable battery pack, and a work tray that can be expanded to suit the work environment.

In addition, the new model continues to feature the popular "ACTIVE FUSION CONTROL TECHNOLOGY" ^*2 that automatically controls discharge conditions, and "ACTIVE BLADE MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY" ^*3 that wirelessly manages the status of Optcal Fiber cutter blade, reducing the need to rework fusion splices through stable, low-loss connections.
As a result, this product improves work efficiency during fusion splicing and helps to alleviate labor shortages at work sites.
As expectations for the construction of Optcal Fiber networks grow around the world in preparation for the development of an advanced information society, Furukawa Electric will continue to contribute to the development of high-speed information infrastructure.

*1 Approximately 30% reduction in work time compared to our previous model
These are the results of tests conducted by our company under certain conditions.

*2 "ACTIVE FUSION CONTROL TECHNOLOGY"
A function that analyzes the cut end surface condition before fusion splicing and Optcal Fiber thermal emission intensity during discharge, and controls discharge in real time.

*3 "ACTIVE BLADE MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY"
The fusion splicer monitors the condition of Optcal Fiber cleaver blade, and when it detects wear on the blade, it automatically rotates Optcal Fiber blade via wireless communication.