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Fiber Optic Cleaning

AFL fiber optic cleaning products provide network technicians and other staff to safely and effectively clean fiber optic connectors, dramatically decreasing network outage and downtime.

AFL provides cost-effective and easy-to-use cleaning products that minimize downtime. AFL offers a complete line of wet and dry cleaning products that can clean connectors on jumpers and bulkhead adapters.

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FCP2 Cleaning Kits from AFL offer a complete selection of fiber optic cleaning products for field cleaning of connector endfaces in a convenient duffle bag style carry case. The Basic Cleaning Kit includes FCC2 cleaning fluid, One-Clicks for SC, ST, FC, LC and MU connectors, FiberWipes, and a Cletop SB. The carry case has room to add additional cleaning supplies, inspection scope, or test equipment.
The FCP1 Connector Cleaning Kits from AFL give you the tools you need to quickly and easily clean various types of fiber optic connectors in the field. Kits include various configurations of FCC2 Connector Cleaning Fluid, CCT Connector Cleaning Tips, FiberWipes, Cletop Cartridge Cleaner, Cletop (ACT) Cleaning Sticks, and Noyes VS 300 Inspection Scope.
Dirty connectors cause a major percentage of network failures. Prevention is a simple as cleaning connectors! The One-Click Cleaner is an easy-to-use option for cleaning connectors on jumpers and in adapters. Simply insert the cleaner into an adapter and push until an audible “click” is heard. The One-Click Cleaner uses the mechanical push action to advance an optical grade cleaning tape while the cleaning tip is rotated to ensure the fiber end-face is effectively, but gently cleaned.
The Cletop optical fiber connector cleaner is a rugged palm-size cleaner that offers exceptional cleaning performance of exposed connectors on jumpers. The Cletop cleaners quickly and effectively clean a variety of connectors. Easy to replace cleaning reels with 400 cleans make the Cletop connector cleaner an inexpensive tool suitable for the lab and field use. The simple push button shutter operation makes cleaning connectors quick and easy.
FPF1 is a non-flammable, environmentally safe, solvent engineered to clean fibers after stripping, before fusion splicing or field termination. It out performs alcohol without the health and safety risks. FPF1 Fiber Preparation Fluid can by shipped with your fusion splicer anywhere by any method. FPF1 fluid is engineered to provide the same familiar "squeak" when the fiber is clean so, technician require no retraining.
Specifically designed to remove and trap common contaminants found in fiber optic installations, AFL FiberWipes provide superior cleaning results from material that is stronger and more absorbent, yet softer than traditional cellulose wipes. Packaged in a clean room, the fabric is considered “fiber optic grade”. FiberWipes are available in rugged mini-tubs (90 wipes) or in hermetically sealed individual packages (FiberAide 1) and are the perfect size for tool kits and test kits.
The AFL FCC2 Fiber Optic Cleaning Fluid is a non-flammable, environmentally safe, residue free solvent engineered to easily and safely remove contaminants from fiber optic end-faces. It outperforms alcohol IPA based cleaners without the health and safety risks. The compact size of the FCC2 3 oz. can makes it easy to fit in cleaning, tool, inspection, and test equipment cases. FCC2 solution is not hazardous and not regulated for all modes of transportation and shipping including air-cargo.
CCT Cleaning Tips from AFL meet the cleaning needs of today's networks. CCT Cleaning Tips are a unique technology in fiber connector end-face cleaning. The tips are a molded, sintered polymer that is both porous and pliable conforming to virtually any fiber end-face polish geometry while trapping and absorbing contaminants. Designed to be used with AFL's FCC2 Connector Cleaning Fluid for a consistent and reliable connector cleaning system. Sizes are available for most connectors.
Cletop (ACT) adapter cleaning sticks offered by AFL are an easy an efficient means of cleaning fiber optics connectors in adapters and cleaning alignment sleeves. Cletop sticks are available in sizes for most common commercial connectors (ST, SC, FC, LC, & MU), military connectors, and LEMO connectors for video applications. When connectors need to be cleaned inside adapters, you can rely on the Cletop stick
CS-1 Cotton Swabs small size and lint free design provide excellent cleaning capabilities for a variety of precision cleaning needs.
The MPO Cleaner is a high-performance device designed for cleaning the ferrule end-faces of MPO (MTP®) connectors. It is a cost effective tool for cleaning fiber end-faces without the use of alcohol. It saves time by effectively cleaning all 12 fibers at once. The MPO connector cleaner is designed to clean both exposed jumper ends and connectors in adapters.
To solve cleaning needs, AFL offers the Splicer V-Groove Cleaning Kit. This product integrates eight components into an affordable and effective inspection and cleaning solution for any fusion splicer. Small and lightweight, it fits easily into the Fujikura splicer transit case or it can be carried separately in its own carrying case.