Fiber Fusion Splicers

GAO Tek’s fusion splicers have the following functions: 

• Fiber Alignment: GAO’s fusion splicers use various alignment methods to position the fiber ends accurately before fusion. Our products ensure optimal light transmission between the fibers.   
• Fusion Process: Our fusion splicer generates an electric arc or laser discharge to melt the fiber ends when fusion alignment has been done. The melted fibers are fused together, creating a seamless connection.  
• Heating and Protection: GAO’s fusion splicers use heat to apply a protective sleeve or heat shrink tube around the splice point. This sleeve provides mechanical strength, protects the joint from environmental factors, and helps maintain optical performance. 
• Loss Estimation: Our fusion splicers have built-in capabilities to estimate the splice loss by analyzing the optical characteristics of the fibers before and after fusion. Our product provides an estimation of the loss incurred during the splicing process. This helps technicians assess the quality of the splice. 
• Splice Data Management: Our fusion splicers store splice data, including splice locations, splice loss, fiber type, and other relevant information. This data can be useful for documentation, troubleshooting, and future maintenance. 

GAO’s fusion splicers are rugged, versatile, and precision measurement and calibrating instruments. Our products comply with applicable industrial standards such as IEC 61300, IEC 60793, TIA/EIA-568, ITU-T G.652, ANSI/TIA-568-C.3, and NEMA TC 7. 

GAO fusion splicers help our customers comply with relevant U.S government regulations such as: 

• National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) 
• Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Regulations 
• National Electrical Code (NEC) 
• Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Standards 

GAO fusion splicers help our customers comply with relevant Canadian government regulations such as: 

• Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) 
• Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) 
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) 
• Industry-Specific Regulations 

GAO’s fusion splicers have the following applications:  

• Internet Service Providers (ISPs): GAO’s fusion splicers are used for extending fiber optic networks to residential, commercial, and industrial areas. ISPs rely on fusion splicers to establish and maintain fiber optic connections for delivering high-speed internet services. 
• Data Centers: Our fusion splicers help in data center infrastructure, where high-speed and reliable data transmission is crucial. Our products are used to splice fiber optic cables, ensuring efficient connectivity within the data center and between data centers. 
• Cable TV Networks: GAO’s fusion splicers are utilized in cable TV networks to connect and repair fiber optic cables. Our products enable the distribution of high-quality video, audio, and internet services to subscribers. 
• Research and Development: Our fusion splicers are used in research and development laboratories for prototyping, testing, and evaluating fiber optic components and systems. Our products enable researchers to create and splice custom fiber configurations for various experimental purposes. 
• Telecommunications: Our fusion splicers are used in the telecommunications industry for installing and maintaining fiber optic networks. Our products enable the splicing of optical fibers, allowing for seamless transmission of voice, data, and video signals over long distances. 

Our fusion splicers can be shipped overnight within the continental U.S. and Canada, and can be shipped globally.