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Launch of New Mass Fusion Splicer
~Faster and more reliable~
Fujikura Ltd. (President & CEO: Naoki Okada) will begin sales of its new mass fusion splicer “100R” in April 2026.
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Mass Fusion Splicer |
Against the backdrop of the widespread adoption and expansion of generative AI, the scale of data centers has been increasing in recent years, with notable trends toward reduced diameter, higher density, and ultra‑high fiber counts in optical fiber cables. In such environments, faster and more reliable optical fiber connections are required.
The new mass fusion splicer “100R” is capable of splicing from single optical fiber to intermittently bonded ribbon fibers (SWR™ ) with up to 16 fibers. Equipped with various advanced technologies, it significantly enhances splicing work efficiency, particularly in the installation of reduced‑diameter, high‑density, and ultra‑high‑fiber‑count optical fiber cables for data centers and next‑generation communication infrastructure.
Newly Equipped “Automatic Optical Fiber Seating Function” and “Fiber Ends Gap Correction Function”
Automatic Optical Fiber alignment function (AUTO FIBER FIT ™)
The new mass fusion splicer “100R” is equipped with an Automatic Optical Fiber Seating Function. This feature aligns optical fibers that do not sit properly in the V‑groove — used for high‑precision axial alignment — when they are set, thereby reducing the need to reset the fibers and shortening overall working time.
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“Fiber Ends Gap Correction Function”
The Fiber Ends Gap Correction Function, which automatically equalizes the gap between the left and right optical fiber end faces before fusion splicing, has also been incorporated for the first time. This function reduces connection loss compared to previous models.
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“Other Features”
New Optical Fiber Holder “FH‑80 Series”
The clamp mechanism mounted at the tip improves fiber setting performance when using the intermittently bonded ribbon fibers (SWR™ ).
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FH-80-12(for 12 fiber ribbon) |
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The fiber holders and V‑grooves, as with previous models, are available in a lineup corresponding to the number of optical fiber cores and the spacing between fibers, and can be replaced by the operator according to the optical fibers to be fusion‑spliced.
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SPLICE COACH ™Function
Equipped with the "SPLICE COACH ™ Function" which explains the connection procedure, even inexperienced users can perform the work smoothly.
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Step guidance display during preparation *This screen is from a development version and may differ from the final product. |
“GPS Function”
The connection inspection results are recorded together with the connection position information, improving construction management efficiency and traceability. These details can be downloaded to a smartphone using the “Splice+”*1 application..
Also Equipped with Conventional Functions
It also incorporates features found in conventional models, such as automatic windscreen opening and closing, ACTIVE FUSION CONTROL TECHNOLOGY ™*2 which automatically controls discharge conditions, and ACTIVE BLADE MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY ™*3 which wirelessly manages the cutting blades of Optical Fiber cutter, achieving stable, low-loss connections.
Fujikura will continue to develop and provide advanced products, contributing to the construction of data centers and the development of next‑generation communication infrastructure, thereby helping to realize a digital society.
Product website: Mass Fusion Splicer 100R Kit series
* SWR™ (Spider Web Ribbon™), ACTIVE FUSION CONTROL TECHNOLOGY™, ACTIVE BLADE MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY ™, SPLICE COACH ™, and AUTO FIBER FIT ™ are trademarks of Fujikura Ltd.
*1 “Splice+” smartphone application
– Fujikura’s free utility app for fusion splicers, enabling users to view splice data and cleaver blade usage counts, as well as adjust heater temperature settings.
*2 ACTIVE FUSION CONTROL TECHNOLOGY ™
This function analyzes the condition of the cut end face before Optical Fiber fusion splicing and the thermal emission intensity of Optical Fiber during discharge, and performs discharge control in real time.
*3 ACTIVE BLADE MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY ™
This function allows Fusion Splicer to monitor the condition of Optical Fiber cutter blade and, if wear is detected, automatically rotate Optical Fiber cutter blade via wireless communication.
