© 2002, AFL, all rights reserved. PP-4-00015, Revision 5, 2.10.20 Specifications are subject to change without notice. AFLglobal.com | 800.235.3423 263 Fusion Splicing Ribbon Fiber Tools Fiber Arrangement Tool Ordering Information DESCRIPTION AFL NO. FAT-04 Fiber Arrangement Tool* S010212 SP-1 Foam Pads for FAT-04 (One set = 5 sheets of 25 pads each) S009016 Paste Applicator Blocks for FAT-04 (2 pieces) S010952 * FAT-04 includes 4 oz. FAA-03A ribbon forming adhesive, paste applicator blocks, cleaning swabs, CL-02 clips and SP-1 foam pads Ribbon Forming Adhesive Ordering Information DESCRIPTION AFL NO. FAA-03A ribbon-forming adhesive (0.5 liter bottle) S008622 FAA-03A ribbon-forming adhesive (4 oz. dispensing bottle) S008720 FAT-04 The FAT-04 features an easy-to-use fiber arrangement method utilizing linear travel. The FAT-04 includes a spare paste applicator to allow ribbon making to continue even if one of the paste applicators needs cleaning. A key advantage of our fiber arrangement tool is the use of the ribbon forming adhesive. Ribbons formed with this adhesive have excellent stripability, especially compared to ribbonizing methods using tape. Unlike tape methods, the paste does not “gum-up” the stripping tool and cause broken fibers. The paste holds the stripped coating residue into a single piece of debris that is easily cleaned from the stripper. If needed, the ribbon can be easily separated into individual fibers using alcohol. FAA-03A