The launch of new "Cleaner for optical connectors"~Achieved significant reduction in cleaning time and increased total cleaning times~ June 1, 2023 Fujikura Ltd. Fujikura Ltd. (President and CEO: Naoki Okada) will start sales of optical connector cleaners, One-ClickTM Cleaner SC PRO and One-ClickTM Cleaner LC PRO, in June. One-ClickTM Cleaner is Fujikura original cleaner for optical connectors, which cleans oil, grease, and dust adhering to the ferrule※1 end-face of optical connectors with a single click. - Features - ・ Cleaner tip embedded with guide cap, reducing cleaning time by approximately 45%※2 ・ Achieves more than 775 clicks, 1.5 times more than Fujikura conventional products. Market existing technology requires guide cap replacing for ferrule in the connector plug cleaning and the ferrule in the adapter cleaning. The guide cap-less structure also enables easier operation in confined spaces and cleaning while holding other tools. In addition, the internal structure of the cleaner has also been improved, increasing the number of cleaning cycles to more than 775 times, approximately 1.5 times that of Fujikura conventional product. Fujikura will continue to contribute to the improvement of workability in optical communication construction and the construction of high quality optical networks, for which demand is expected to increase in the future. ※1 Ferrule The name of the connecting part of the optical fiber in the optical connector. Even a small amount of dirt invisible to the naked eye, affects the transmission characteristics, so it is necessary to clean the ferrule end face with an optical cleaner when making connections. ※2 Approximately 45% reduction in cleaning work time Test results conducted by Fujikura under certain conditions. The process of replacing the guide cap is eliminated, and time is reduced for cap replacing checking and preventing operation human errors. Specifications of New Products Product name One-ClickTM Cleaner LC PRO Type name LCPRO-CLK-A Color Blue Applicable connector LC Connector Size(mm) W17.5 x H17.5 x L185(with extended nozzle:L220) Cleaning times Minimum 775 times Cleaning method Dry cleaning Product name One-ClickTM Cleaner SC PRO Type name SCPRO-CLK-A Color Green Applicable connector SC Connector Size(mm) W17.5 x H17.5 x L185(with extended nozzle :L220) Cleaning times Minimum 775 times Cleaning method Dry cleaning Product website: https://www.opticalcomponent.fujikura.com/products/one-click-cleaner-pro-2