Affinity
AFS1000 Automated Fusion Splicer
The Affinity AFS1000 Automated Fusion Splicing System is
designed to meet the needs of today's optical manufacturers. The AFS1000
system is the fastest automated fusion splicer on the market today. It strips,
cleans, cleaves, splices, and proof-tests optical fibers – completing a splice every
40 seconds. Through the combination of proven Fujikura splicing components
and technology, and automation expertise from NEXT Fiber Systems, the AFS1000
provides a cost-effective solution for optical manufacturers looking to boost
productivity, improve quality, reduce rework, and increase production flexibility.
The AFS1000 uses a LabVIEWTM based operating software that enables processing
of multiple fiber types simultaneously. Its moving pallet design accommodates
various opto-electronic module sizes using minimal fiber length. The system
utilizes a fiber handling pallet that interfaces with key functional stations
operating in a parallel mode. These stations /asp/include thermal stripping,
high-efficiency cleaning, precision cleaving and fiber splicing.
Features:
90 splices per hour
Stripping, cleaving, & splicing processes are based on
proven Fujikura technology
Strip validation sensing
Automatic stripper blade cleaning
Fiber cleaning using ultrasonic bath & safe fiber cleaning
solvent
Cleave confirmation sensing
Automatic removal of waste
Splice loss estimation alarm
Integrated proof testing
Application:
Opto-electronic component manufacturing
Splicing specialty or dissimilar fibers
