US Conec 8037 IBC Brand HBMT Multi-Fiber Connector Cleaner
The US Conec 8037 IBC™ Brand HBMT Multi-Fiber Connector Cleaner provides push-style cleaning for Molex HBMT™, 1x8 ARRAY, 1x6 ARRAY, 1x3 Circular MT and MPO connector systems. Its keyed nozzle aligns the cleaning tip with the fiber array, while the dry-cleaning material removes common end-face contamination without routine solvent use. Supporting male and female connectors and more than 525 cleaning engagements, this US Conec tool is suitable for cable assemblies, bulkheads, card-edge connections and backplanes.
US Conec 8037 IBC™ Brand HBMT Multi-Fiber Connector Cleaner
The US Conec 8037 IBC™ Brand HBMT Multi-Fiber Connector Cleaner is a push-style cleaning tool designed for Molex HBMT™, 1x8 ARRAY, 1x6 ARRAY, 1x3 Circular MT and MPO fiber optic connector systems. It provides a convenient dry-cleaning method for removing common contamination from multi-fiber connector end faces in production, installation, testing and maintenance environments.
Connector cleanliness is critical to dependable optical network operation. Dust, skin oils, lint, moisture residue and other contaminants can degrade optical performance or transfer between connector surfaces during mating. The US Conec 8037 helps technicians clean compatible multi-fiber interfaces before connection, supporting established inspect-clean-inspect procedures and reducing the risk of cross-contamination.
The cleaner can be used with compatible connector systems installed in bulkhead adapters, on card edges and on backplanes. It can also clean unmated cable assemblies using the appropriate alignment cap or adapter. Additional special adapters are available for specific HBMT and ARRAY connector configurations.
Features and Benefits of the US Conec 8037 HBMT Cleaner
- Designed for Molex HBMT™ and compatible multi-fiber connector configurations.
- Supports 1x8 ARRAY, 1x6 ARRAY, 1x3 Circular MT and MPO connectors.
- Provides more than 525 cleaning engagements per tool.
- Cleans both male connectors with guide pins and female connectors without guide pins.
- Keyed nozzle supports precise alignment with the fiber array.
- Push-style operation simplifies routine connector cleaning.
- Dry-cleaning material removes common contamination without requiring solvents for routine cleaning.
- Suitable for bulkhead adapters, card-edge connections and backplane applications.
- Supports unmated cable assembly cleaning with the appropriate alignment accessory.
- Special application adapters are available separately.
- RoHS-compliant multi-fiber cleaning tool.
Precise Cleaning for HBMT and MT-Based Connectors
Multi-fiber connector systems contain several optical interfaces within a compact ferrule area. Proper alignment of the cleaner is therefore important when removing contamination from the fiber array. The US Conec 8037 uses a keyed nozzle to position the cleaning tip accurately against the compatible connector interface.
This controlled alignment helps the cleaning material pass across the intended end-face area. The push-style operating mechanism makes the cleaning process straightforward and repeatable, which is valuable for technicians working in cable assembly factories, laboratories, data centers, telecommunications facilities and field installation environments.
Male and Female Connector Cleaning
The US Conec IBC™ Brand multi-fiber cleaning design supports both male and female connector configurations. Male MT-based connectors contain guide pins, while female connectors do not. The ability to support both formats makes the cleaner useful throughout a cable assembly or network connection, subject to the correct cleaner interface and adapter selection.
Before cleaning, technicians should identify the connector type and confirm that the appropriate nozzle, cap or special adapter is installed. After cleaning, the connector end face should be inspected with suitable fiber inspection equipment before mating.
More Than 525 Cleaning Engagements
Each US Conec 8037 cleaner provides more than 525 cleaning engagements. This capacity supports recurring connector cleaning in production and field environments without requiring replacement cleaning reels or cartridges.
The cleaner should be replaced after the available cleaning material has been consumed. Users should follow the manufacturer’s operating instructions and avoid attempting to reuse a section of cleaning material that has already contacted a connector end face.
Dry Cleaning for Common Fiber Contaminants
The IBC™ Brand cleaning system uses dry-cleaning material to sweep and lift debris from compatible connector surfaces. The cleaning system is designed to remove common contaminants associated with fiber optic installation and handling, including dust, skin oil residue, hand lotion, saltwater residue, alcohol residue, distilled-water residue, graphite and lint.
Routine dry cleaning eliminates the need to apply solvents during standard cleaning procedures. When stubborn contamination requires a wet-to-dry procedure, technicians should follow the applicable US Conec instructions and use a suitable fiber optic cleaning fluid without saturating the cleaning material.
Cleaning HBMT Card-Edge and Backplane Connections
The US Conec 8037 can be used with dedicated adapters for specific installed connector configurations. The US Conec 8035 HBMT Card Edge adapter supports cleaning plug and socket Molex HBMT card-edge connections. The US Conec 8097 HBMT Backplane adapter supports cleaning plug and socket Molex HBMT backplane connections.
These adapter options extend the cleaner’s use beyond accessible cable assemblies and allow compatible connections to be cleaned in their installed locations. The required adapter should be selected according to the connector, installation position and access requirements.
Cleaning 1x6 ARRAY Connections
The US Conec 7907 ARRAY 1x6 adapter is designed for Molex ARRAY6 connections and uses the US Conec 8037 cleaner. The adapter supports both plug and socket cleaning.
For this configuration, ferrules 1, 3 and 5 are cleaned first. The adapter is then flipped so ferrules 2, 4 and 6 can be cleaned. Technicians should follow the manufacturer’s complete cleaning and inspection procedure to ensure that every ferrule position is addressed.
Cleaning 1x3 Circular MT Connections
Dedicated adapter options are also available for Molex 1x3 Circular MT connections. The US Conec 8802 Circular 1x3 Receptacle adapter supports cleaning the receptacle, while the US Conec 8803 Circular 1x3 Connector adapter supports cleaning the connector. Both adapters use the US Conec 8037 cleaner.
Selecting the appropriate adapter helps position the cleaner correctly for the connector side being serviced. Connector compatibility should always be confirmed before inserting the cleaner or adapter into an optical interface.
US Conec 8037 HBMT Cleaner Applications
- Molex HBMT™ connector cleaning
- 1x8 ARRAY connector maintenance
- 1x6 ARRAY and ARRAY6 connector cleaning
- 1x3 Circular MT connector and receptacle cleaning
- MPO connector cleaning
- HBMT card-edge connection maintenance
- HBMT backplane connection maintenance
- Bulkhead-mounted multi-fiber connector cleaning
- Unmated cable assembly cleaning
- Cable assembly manufacturing and testing
- Field installation and network maintenance
US Conec 8037 IBC™ Brand HBMT Cleaner Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | US Conec |
| Part Number | 8037 |
| Model | IBC™ Brand HBMT |
| Product Type | Multi-Fiber Fiber Optic Connector Cleaner |
| Cleaning Style | Push-style dry cleaner |
| Compatible Connector Systems | Molex HBMT™, 1x8 ARRAY, 1x6 ARRAY, 1x3 Circular MT and MPO |
| Connector Configurations | Male connectors with guide pins and female connectors without guide pins |
| Number of Cleaning Engagements | More than 525 per tool |
| Nozzle Design | Keyed for alignment with the fiber array |
| Cleaning Locations | Bulkhead adapters, card edges, backplanes and unmated cable assemblies |
| Use Type | Disposable |
| Compliance | RoHS compliant |
| Additional Accessories | Special application adapters available separately |
Compatible US Conec Cleaning Adapters
| Adapter Part Number | Adapter Model | Application |
|---|---|---|
| 7907 | ARRAY 1x6 | Cleans plug and socket Molex ARRAY6 connections |
| 8035 | HBMT Card Edge | Cleans plug and socket Molex HBMT card-edge connections |
| 8097 | HBMT Backplane | Cleans plug and socket Molex HBMT backplane connections |
| 8802 | Circular 1x3 Receptacle | Cleans receptacles on Molex 1x3 Circular MT connections |
| 8803 | Circular 1x3 Connector | Cleans connectors on Molex 1x3 Circular MT connections |
The US Conec 8037 IBC™ Brand HBMT Multi-Fiber Connector Cleaner offers a practical solution for maintaining HBMT, ARRAY, Circular MT and MPO optical interfaces. Its keyed alignment system, push-style operation, broad adapter support and more than 525 cleaning engagements make it suitable for professional multi-fiber cable assembly, installation and maintenance workflows.