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LDC-100 Large Diameter Optical Fiber Cleaver * Applicable to cladding diameter 80μm~1250μm fibers * Vacuum pump V-groove convenient to put fiber * Durable blade, lifetime more than 20000 times * Data storage 4000 groups * User friendly GUI menu, easy to operate more
S-22 Multi-Core Fiber Fusion Splicer The 1st Fully Automatic Multi-core Fiber Fusion Splicer in China more
Polarization Maintaining (PM) Fiber Fusion Splicer S-12 *Suitable for SM/MM/PM fibers splicing * Core to core alignment, low splicing loss * Endview and Profile observation and alignment * Arc automatic calibration and splicing * PM fiber 45 and 90 degree alignment * Applicable to variety fibers splicing, such as Panda ,bow-tie and elliptical fiber more
S-37 LDF Speialty Fiber Fusion Splicer SHINHO S-37 is the latest model we developed, it could splice fiber cladding diameter from 125 to 680μm with low splice loss. We equipped the machine with 3 different fiber holders, and 2 pairs of spare electrodes. more
Core to Core Alignment Fiber Fusion Splicer X900 Six motors fusion splicer, real core to core alignment technology. Typical splicing time: 6-12 seconds, fast splicing 6 seconds Typical heating time: 18s heating, identify fiber types automatically. Typical splice loss:G651: 0.01dB; G652: 0.02dB; G653: 0.04dB; G654: 0.04dB; G.655:0.04dB; G657:0.02dB. Battery Capacity: 5200mAh Li-battery, typical 300 cycles splicing and heating. Used for WAN/ MAN/ Telecommunication projects. more
Robust Multi Function ARC Fusion Splicer S16 76cm dropping anti-shock, IP5X dustproof and IPX2 water resistant Touch screen display, combined with keypad operation Multi function holder for bare fiber, patch cords, drop cable etc. Fast splicing and heating, automatic ARC calibration. more
SHINHO X-18 Ribbon Fiber Thermal Stripper Shinho X-18 Thermal Stripper is a newly developed hand-held thermal stripper, specially designed for nondestructive thermal stripping of the jacket of ribbon cable up to 12 fibers. A good and reliable tool for ribbon fiber splicing work. more
High Precision Fiber Optic Cleaver X-50D Small size& light weight, easy to operate. High precision and stable performance. More than 48000 time blade life,fiber cleaved length 5~20mm. High quality material more

Why Is Fiber Recoating Important?

2026-06-26

The Role of Fiber Coating Machines

Fiber optics are the backbone of modern telecommunications, fiber laser systems, data centers, and many industrial applications. While most attention is given to splicing quality and transmission performance, fiber recoating is another essential process that directly affects the mechanical strength and long-term reliability of optical fibers.

Fiber Recoating Process

During fiber splicing or repair, the original protective coating must be removed to expose the bare glass fiber. A fiber coating machine restores this protection by applying a UV-curable resin around the repaired section, rebuilding the fiber's protective layer after the recoating material is cured.

Benefits of Fiber Recoating

Recoating restores the mechanical strength of bare fibers and protects them from bending, tension, moisture, and surface damage. A properly recoated fiber offers improved durability, environmental resistance, and long-term stability, making it suitable for demanding industrial applications.

Fiber Recoating and Heat Shrink Protection

Fiber recoating and heat shrink sleeves provide different types of protection. Recoating rebuilds the fiber's original protective coating and becomes part of the fiber structure, while heat shrink sleeves provide external mechanical reinforcement for the splice point. In many applications, both methods are used together to maximize fiber reliability.

Industrial Applications

Fiber coating machines are widely used in:

· Fiber laser manufacturing and repair

· Optical amplifier production

· Specialty fiber processing

· Fiber optic research laboratories

· High-power laser applications

· Optical communication maintenance

These applications require reliable fiber protection to ensure stable optical performance and long service life.

Conclusion

Fiber recoating is a critical step in restoring the strength and reliability of repaired optical fibers. By rebuilding the protective coating, fiber coating machines help extend fiber lifespan, improve mechanical performance, and support the demanding requirements of fiber laser, specialty fiber, and optical communication industries.

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Optical Fiber Recoater: A precision device that apply a protective coating to fusion-spliced optical fiber