Training Is the Key
To get the best performance out of your fiber optic networks, a bit of training on proper "wet-dry" cleaning will make those systems work better. Here are a few helpful steps…
Cleaning Bare Fiber Before Splicing or Connectorization
This technical note explains how the Sticklers™ products can be used when cleaning bare fiber prior to splicing or connecting pigtails.
TS-130 Instructions- Cleaning Bare Fiber.pdf
'Wet-Dry" Cleaning Fiber Optic Jumpers
This technote explains how the Sticklers™ cleaners can make a network run faster by cleaning every connector, every time they are installed, opened and remated, reconfigured or tested. Even brand-new jumpers, right out of the bag and with dust caps installed, must be cleaned before mating. Cleaning jumpers is absolutely essential to the speedy operation of any network, especially those operating at over 600mHz speeds.
TS-131 Instructions- Cleaning Jumpers.pdf
"Wet-Dry" Cleaning Fiber Optic Ports
Use this procedure to ensure the Sticklers™ products are used on every port, every time one is installed, opened and re-mated, reconfigured or tested. This is absolutely essential for the reliable and consistent operation of any network.
TS-132 Instructions- Cleaning Fiber Optic Ports.pdf
"Wet-Dry" Cleaning of Fiber Optic Ports Using "One-Click" Style Cleaning Tools
The Sticklers™ cleaning products are designed to work as a system, with the cleaning fluid, the CleanStixx™ and the lint-free wipes all working together to deliver the best possible cleaning at the lowest possible total cost. However, some customers prefer the USConnec, IBC, "One Click" or Ferrule-Mate tools. The Sticklers™ cleaning fluid works well with these tools, so here are some tips on how to how to use those tools with the cleaner to the best advantage.
TS-133 Instructions- Cleaning with Devices.pdf
"Wet-Dry" Cleaning for Military Fiber Optic Connectors
Military fiber optic connectors are very different from commercial systems, even though the fiber core is identical. Military connectors are far heavier and more rugged than commercial connectors, because they need to survive extreme heat, cold, dust, g-forces, vibration, corrosive environments and abuse in transit. Sticklers™ cleaning products can clean any military connector, including MIL-C-38999, T-FOCA and others. Once again, "wet-dry" cleaning will produce the best results. Here's how:
TS-134 Instructions- Cleaning Military Ports.LoRez.pdf
"Wet-Dry" Cleaning of Fiber Optic MTP Connectors
Only the Sticklers™ cleaning products can clean any connector, any size, any configuration, anywhere, every time. This includes MTP connectors which can include12 or more fibers in one small connector. Here's "wet-dry" cleaning in seconds on a key cleaning application.
TS-135 Instructions- Cleaning MTP Connectors.pdf
updated 1/12/2010