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Tube Pressure Test for FutureFLEX® Air-Blown Fiber® Solutions
Performing Fiber Breakout in Sumitomo’s FutureFLEX® Air-Blown Fiber® Solutions
Tube Obstruction Test for FutureFLEX® Air-Blown Fiber® Solutions
Blowing Equipment Head Procedure for FutureFLEX® Air-Blown Fiber® Solutions
Performing a Pressure Test with Sumitomo Electric’s FutureFLEX® Air-Blown Fiber® Solution
OFA-01 Fiber Arrangement Tool Instructional Video
Sumitomo Electric Lightwave’s compact OFA-01 quickly and effortlessly arranges single fibers into ribbons for mass fiber splicing, all without the use of adhesives, drastically reducing ribbon preparation time by eliminating adhesive curing time. The OFA-01 fiber arrangement tool offers the versatility of utilizing 250um or 200um fibers and is compatible with Sumitomo Electric’s elite Ribbon Fiber Fusion Splicers.
Preventative Maintenance for Sumitomo Electric’s Q502S Fusion Splicer

Part of Sumitomo Electric Lightwave’s How -To video series. This guide provides a thorough introduction to Preventative Maintenance for Sumitomo Electric’s Q502S Fusion Splicer
Setting the Splice and Heater Program on Sumitomo Electric’s Q502S Fusion Splicer

Part of Sumitomo Electric Lightwave’s How -To video series. This guide provides a thorough introduction to setting up the splice and heater program for Sumitomo Electric’s Q502S Fusion Splicer

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SEL is headed to Washington, DC next week to take part in AFCOM Data Center World from April 16-18. Stop by to see our data center solutions and how we can make them unique to you. Learn more below.

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9 Apr

SEL has introduced the next series of its Lynx-CustomFit™ Splice-On Connectors. With upgrades to the connectors, installers can experience the ease and quality of customized, field-installable solutions. To learn more about, click below:

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From innovative Freeform Ribbon Cables to reliable fusion splicing tools, finding the right product has never been easier. Explore our new solutions ordering guide: https://bit.ly/4ahtQaV

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