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Fiber optic installation involves more than just a fusion splicer. From fiber stripping, coating removal, cutting, and splicing to heat shrink protection, each step requires specific tools. The compatibility of these tools directly impacts installation efficiency and quality.
Nanjing VAEYI Technology's layout in the field of optical communication tools revolves around this construction chain.
From the moment an optical fiber is removed from the fiber optic cable to the completion of splicing protection, these steps are involved:
1. Unstripping optical cables : Use stripping pliers to strip the outer sheath of the optical cable to expose the loose tube or tight-buffered optical fiber inside.
2. Removing the coating : Use Miller pliers or hot strippers to remove the fiber coating, exposing the bare fiber.
3. Cleaning bare fibers : Wipe with anhydrous alcohol
4. Fiber optic cable cutting : Use a cleaver to cut a flat end face.
5. Fusion welding : The fusion welding machine automatically aligns and performs electrical discharge welding.
6. Heat shrink protection : Heating the heat shrink tubing protects the weld joint.
Each step corresponds to a specific tool, and the compatibility between these tools is crucial. For example, the length of the coating stripper must match the cutting length of the cutting blade, which in turn must match the requirements of the welding machine's clamps. If the tools are not compatible, repeated adjustments will be necessary during the process, reducing efficiency.
VAEYI's portfolio in the field of optical communication construction tools covers multiple stages from fiber processing to splicing.
Thermal stripping pliers are specialized tools for stripping the coating of optical fibers. Compared to manual stripping with traditional Miller pliers, thermal stripping causes less damage to the fiber itself and produces a smoother stripped surface. VAEYI's FSP thermal stripping pliers are designed specifically for this process.
Regarding the cutting blade, the P8 cutting blade that comes standard with the FA-36 welding machine is also part of the VAEYI product system and is specifically designed to match the cutting length requirements of the welding machine.
When it comes to the fusion splicing stage, the FA-36 four-motor fiber optic fusion splicer is the core equipment in VAEYI's product line.
From thermal stripping pliers to cleavers to fusion splicers, VAEYI's approach is to create complementary tools around the fiber optic construction process, enabling the tools at each stage to work together and reduce losses caused by mismatches.
As the mainstay equipment in VAEYI's optical communication product line, the FA-36 undertakes the core task of fusion splicing. Its technical characteristics determine the efficiency ceiling of the entire toolchain:
Alignment accuracy
The four-motor PAS 3D alignment system allows for simultaneous X/Y dual-view display at 180x magnification. Higher alignment accuracy provides greater margin for error in the preceding cutting process. Of course, this doesn't mean cutting can be careless, but the four-motor system's error tolerance certainly reduces the workload for the operator.
Welding speed
With an 8-second welding time plus 13 to 15 seconds of heating, this speed is relatively fast among domestically produced four-motor welding machines. Combined with proper tooling in the preceding steps, the complete cycle for a single joint can be reduced to less than one minute.
Fiber compatibility
It supports multiple fiber types, including SM (G.652), MM (G.651), DS (G.653), EB (G.654), NZDS (G.655), and BIF·UBIF (G.657). Coating thickness ranges from 100μm to 3000μm, cladding thickness from 80 to 150μm, and cut lengths from 8 to 16mm. This compatibility range means that the same equipment can be used in different engineering scenarios, eliminating the need to change machines to accommodate different fiber types.
Here's a real-world example. In a certain FTTH project, the construction team used a patchwork solution of tools from different brands: wire strippers from manufacturer A, wire cutters from manufacturer B, and a fusion splicer from manufacturer C. As a result, the wire stripping length didn't quite match the wire cutter's guide rail, and the cutting length also deviated from the requirements of the fusion splicer's fixtures, requiring an extra ten seconds or so of adjustment for each joint.
After switching to the matching tool kit, the stripping length and cutting blade are matched, and the cutting length falls exactly within the 8 to 16 mm range required by the fusion splicer, significantly improving the smoothness of the process. The FA-36 comes standard with a 12-piece kit (including a P8 cutting blade, Miller pliers, FT-2 stripping pliers, etc.), forming a complete tool chain right out of the box, eliminating the need for additional purchases.
The domestically produced optical communication construction tools have made significant progress in recent years. From early low-end OEM manufacturing, to now being able to produce fusion splicers with four-motor PAS alignment and professional-grade hot stripping pliers, the technological gap with imported brands is narrowing.
VAEYI's approach is to provide complete solutions, not just individual products. The tools are highly compatible, and after-sales service is unified, which provides tangible convenience for construction teams. In the future, competition among domestic optical communication tools may not just be about the specifications of a single device, but rather the comprehensive support capabilities across the entire construction chain.
