Fibre Splicing

Current fusion splicers are either core or cladding alignment. Using one of these methods the two cleaved fibers are automatically aligned by the fusion splicer in the x,y,z plane, then are fused together. Prior to the removal of the spliced fiber from the fusion splicer, a proof-test is performed to ensure that the splice is strong enough to survive handling, packaging and extended use. The bare fiber area is protected either by or with a splice protector. A splice protector is a heat shrinkable tube with a strength membrane and less loss.

A simplified optical splicing procedure includes:

Characteristics of placement of the splicing process.
Checking fiber optic splice closure content and supplementary kits.
Cable installation in oval outlet.
Cable preparation.
Organization of the fibers inside the tray.
Installing and testing it.