A splice cassette is essential for managing optical fibers. It enables the insertion of cable bundles, secures pigtail welding points, and protects backup fibers from damage. This device usually appears as a plastic tray or box, which provides robust protection for cables. These cassettes come in white, gray, and black.
Design and Installation
The internal structure of a splice cassette is both simple and functional. It features holders for cable connections and additional space for cable reserve, which is coiled in 2-3 loops with a permissible bend radius. Fiber lines handle stretching well but can break easily when bent too tightly. It’s recommended to install fibers with a bend radius exceeding 30 mm. These units are mainly used in cross equipment installations and are crucial for welding fiber optic wires with pigtails.
Installing a splice cassette is quick and straightforward. The outer part of the device includes holes for mounting, using either two screws or one central screw. It can be mounted in an optical cross splicing unit on a wall or inside a cabinet or rack.
Splice Cassette Features
When selecting a splice cassette, its dimensions are a key consideration. Compact models with a height of up to 7 mm allow for a panel installation where four modules can fit in a single-unit patch, increasing cable connections fourfold. For small models with a lodgment length of up to 25 mm, it is advisable to use splicing clamps no longer than 45 mm.
Units come with either a rigid lid or a flexible transparent plastic lid and include a table for cable connection labels. Some models feature a removable cover that allows stacking multiple units. Each subsequent box acts as a cover for the one below, ensuring secure and organized cable splicing in the optical crossover.
The capacity of these units depends on the number of holders. Popular models accommodate 12, 24, or 32 holders. To illustrate, a 24-port module can manage up to 48 connections. These units may have fixed or removable snap-on holders or adhesive mounts.
How to Use?
To begin using the splice cassette:
- Insert the wire into the unit.
- Arrange the fiber reserve.
- Insert the sleeves with the spliced connections into the clamps.
- Each holder accommodates two sleeves. If an odd number of connections is needed, an additional placeholder sleeve is placed in the holder with one actual sleeve. Perforated holes in the I/O sections allow securing the bundle of wires with the provided ties.
Why Choose Our Cassette
With numerous options available, finding the right price and order conditions can be time-consuming. Ipcom offers competitive prices, a broad range of related products, and detailed model descriptions to save you time. Our universal splice cassettes are available for purchase online with just a few clicks. We provide models with various holder numbers and sizes, catering to different project budgets, all covered by a manufacturer’s warranty.
Ordering Your Cassette
When ordering a splice cassette, we offer delivery to any city, including Nikopol and Borispol. We ship daily via New Mail, Intime, or Delivery Group, with online tracking available for checking location and delivery dates.
There is no minimum order amount; we ship from a single unit of goods. Payments can be made by bank transfer, and targeted delivery with cash payment upon receipt is also available if you cannot pick up the parcel at the department.
In addition to splice cassettes for 12 joints, our store also offers cable coils, equipment, and custom cabinet manufacturing.
