Targeting professional fiber-optic installers, IDEAL INDUSTRIES Inc. recently unveiled its Model 45-342, a long-life plastic polishing fixture designed for use with ST, SC, and FC connectors with 2.5-mm ferrules. To compliment this introduction, the company is also offering a new line of aluminum oxide polishing films for optimum connector polishing results.
The Model 45-342 is a standout among polishing fixtures, claims the company, because of its value pricing and quality design. To assure the ferrule is kept perpendicular to the polishing surface, for example, the center hole diameter was precision manufactured to extremely high tolerance. Another plus to the IDEAL fixture design is a unique grooved face that enhances polishing efficiency and optimal connector performance.
IDEAL polishing films bring a new level of performance to the task, say company representatives, offering lot-to-lot consistency resulting in repeatable connector finishes on ceramic, stainless steel, plastic, and composite ferrules. A single sheet typically yields a range of 10 to 20 connectors when used in the recommended 3-step process of 0.5-micron, 3-micron and 12-micron films. These aluminum oxide films are available in quantity of 20 films per sleeve in 3" x 6" sizes. As a further assistance to users, the polishing instructions are printed on the inside of the sleeve, so they can't get lost on a job site.
For more information about IDEAL INDUSTRIES Inc. (Sycamore, IL), visit the company's Web site at www.idealindustries.com.