Panduit, a global supplier of cabling solutions for electrical and network connectivity applications, has announced the launch of ST OPTICAM pre-polished fiber optic connectors to join the LC and SC OPTICAM pre-polished connector families to provide field termination in less than half the time of field polish connectors. The factory pre-polished fiber stub endface eliminates time-consuming field polishing to reduce installation costs, labour, scrap and the number of tools required.
Innovative OPTICAM technology features a dual cam design that secures both the fiber and buffer in one action to ensure consistent termination results and high fiber tensile load while reducing termination time. With patent pending re-termination capability, OPTICAM pre-polished connectors provide yield rates approaching 100%. OPTICAM pre-polished connectors offer flexibility in behind-the-wall (BTW), and main and intermediate cross-connect installations.
All OPTICAM pre-polished connectors utilise the same OPTICAM termination tool to provide fast and easy terminations. This user-friendly tool utilises an integrated visual termination indicator (VTI) for identification of proper termination after the cam step has been completed. Together, these features virtually eliminate operator error and deliver yield rates approaching 100% for lower installed costs.