Why does a fiber optic connector need to be cleaned? Fiber optics work with light beams that loss energy when they bounce off with anything. The light beams should travel in straight lines and no hindrances should be present in the fiber optics connectors. A light beam should be able to carry the information signal smoothly and continuously as possible without obstructions. The path where the light beam will travel should be clear for the optical device to facilitate efficient performance.
Which part exactly of the fiber optic connector then needs cleaning? It is the fiber optics connector's ferrule. A ferrule is cylindrical in shape and is said to be the most critical part of an optic fiber connector made of Zirconia or stainless steel.
A ferrule has a very tiny hole located in its center which purpose is to hold in place the optical fiber. Ferrules would normally get dirty after being plugged and unplugged for a long period of time. This blocks the path of the light beam causing a serious reduction in the light power disabling the connection in the network.
Ferrules get dirty from dust, stain and debris made by constant plugging and unplugging after having been used for a while. These contaminations will block the light path and thus seriously reduce the light power.
cleaning a fiber optics connector with Kimwipes 34155 lint-free wipes
There are different ways on how you can clean fiber optics connectors. Some of them are very easy and would no longer require a professional or technician to do it. Even you can do fiber optics cleaning with a little help from Kimtech Science Kimwipes 34155.
Kimwipes 34155 lint-free wipes are made of 100 percent virgin wood fiber that makes this material super absorbent, easily removes liquid and dust, gentle and safe on delicate surfaces. It will not leave scratches on the surface of even the most delicate surfaces, and wipes 100 percent effectively clean. Manufactured by Kimberly Clark Professionals, Kimtech 34155 wipes are available in portable dispensers, lint-free, and extractable in performance. They can give versatile help in this type of cleaning with extreme quality. Kimwipes3 4155 is a valued cleaning alternative which never sacrifices reliable wiping performance.
Here's how to clean your own fiber optics connectors:
1. Using an air spray. Air dusters can be used to effectively blow off dust particles deposited in the ferrules' end face. This cleaning method for fiber optics is non-abrasive and less expensive than optical grade.
2. Use Kimtech Kimwipes 34155 lint-free wipes. Kimwipes 34155 can be most efficiently used together with isopropyl alcohol. A kimwipe 34155 lint-free wipe is folded into 4 to 6 layers and laid flat on a table. The connector is then held vertically straight and the end face of the ferrule is wiped in a figure 8 motion.
3. Clean fiber optics connectors using a reel fiber optic cleaner. This is dry cleaning method but presents quick, uniform and reliable results. Reel fiber optic connector cleaner works by using a kimwipe 34155 lint-free wipe to clean the connector's surface.
4. Stick or swab cleaning. These are sticks that are especially built in Cletop with sizes 2.5mm and 1.25mm. Using these sticks is also considered a dry cleaning method.
5. In-situ method of fiber optic cleaning. This method is semi-automatic and specifically designed for fiber optic connectors plugged in hardware devices and patch panels.
6. Cleaning with pre-saturated Kimtech 34155 lint-free wipes. Soaked Kimtech 34155 lint-free wipes are very effective in cleaning fiber optic connectors specifically its ferrules.
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