AFL Splice Protection Sleeves: Durable, Reliable, and Built for Secure Fiber Connections
AFL Splice Protection Sleeves are the perfect solution for ensuring the long-term stability and protection of fiber optic splices. These sleeves are designed with advanced materials to provide a secure and reliable environment for fiber splicing, keeping the delicate glass fibers safe from environmental damage, physical stress, and mechanical pressure. Whether you are working on high-density networks or small installations, AFL's Splice Protection Sleeves provide a seamless way to maintain the integrity of your splices and keep your fiber network running at its best.
AFL Splice Protection Sleeves are engineered to withstand harsh conditions, with a structure that combines strength and flexibility. They are compatible with a wide range of fiber types, making them ideal for use in telecommunications, data centers, CATV networks, and other fiber optic installations. Their robust design provides excellent tensile strength, ensuring that fiber splices are protected against breakage, tension, and abrasion. AFL’s attention to detail and quality means you can trust these sleeves to deliver a reliable and lasting connection for all your splicing needs.
Features and Benefits of AFL Splice Protection Sleeves
Explore the benefits and advanced features that make AFL Splice Protection Sleeves the ideal choice for fiber optic network protection:
- High-Quality Material Construction: AFL Splice Protection Sleeves are made from a combination of heat-shrinkable tubing and stainless steel strength members. This robust construction ensures that splices are well protected from external factors, such as temperature fluctuations, bending, and mechanical impacts, helping to maintain the integrity of the network.
- Simple Installation Process: Installing AFL Splice Protection Sleeves is easy, thanks to their pre-shrunk design. Just slide the sleeve over the splice and use a heat source to shrink it. This straightforward process creates a secure, tight seal around the splice, protecting it from any environmental contaminants and providing an additional layer of durability.
- Clear Tube for Easy Inspection: The transparent outer tube allows technicians to easily see the fiber inside, ensuring that the splice is properly aligned and secured. This is particularly useful when performing quality checks and inspections, as it makes it easier to verify the accuracy of the splicing work.
- Protection from Environmental Hazards: AFL Splice Protection Sleeves are designed to protect splices from moisture, dust, chemicals, and other environmental hazards that could compromise the quality of the splice. By forming a tight, weather-resistant seal around the splice, they help to extend the life of the fiber optic connection.
- Compatibility with Various Fiber Types: These sleeves are compatible with both single-mode and multi-mode fibers, making them suitable for a wide range of applications. They are designed to work with standard, ribbon, and even specialty fiber types, providing a flexible solution that can be used across different network environments.
- Wide Range of Lengths and Sizes: AFL offers Splice Protection Sleeves in multiple lengths and diameters to suit different splicing requirements. This ensures that no matter the application, there is a sleeve that fits perfectly, providing full coverage and protection for the splice.
- Excellent Mechanical Strength: With a stainless steel strength member inside the sleeve, AFL Splice Protection Sleeves provide enhanced tensile strength. This makes them highly resistant to pulling forces, keeping the splice safe even in situations where the fiber might be subjected to tension or mechanical stress.
- Reliable Performance for Critical Installations: The quality and reliability of AFL Splice Protection Sleeves make them ideal for use in critical installations, such as data centers, long-haul telecommunication networks, and enterprise environments. Their ability to provide consistent protection helps ensure that the network remains stable and operational at all times.
The AFL Splice Protection Sleeves are designed to make splicing faster, more secure, and more reliable. By using high-quality materials and an easy installation process, these sleeves ensure that fiber splices are well protected against a range of environmental and mechanical challenges. Whether you are working on a small-scale project or a high-volume network, AFL's Splice Protection Sleeves are the ideal choice for keeping your splices protected and your network running smoothly.
Sleeves for Single Fibers 250 Microns to 900 Microns
Model |
Description |
Length (mm) |
Fiber Cleave Length (mm) |
Diameter After Shrink (mm) |
Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) |
AFL Number |
FP-40 Slim Protection Sleeve |
Slim splice protection sleeve designed for minimal bulk and optimal protection |
40 |
10 |
2.3 |
1,000 & 100 |
S018262 |
FP-60 Slim Protection Sleeve |
Slim splice protection sleeve with extended length for added coverage |
60 |
10 |
2.3 |
1,000 & 100 |
S018263 |
FP-60 |
Standard splice protection sleeve for single fibers |
60 |
10 |
3.1 |
1,000 & 100 |
S015915 |
FP-40 |
Standard splice protection sleeve with shorter length |
40 |
10 |
3.1 |
1,000 & 100 |
S015916 |
Sleeves for Up to 250 Micron Coated Ribbon
Model |
Fiber Count |
Sleeve Length (mm) |
Fiber Cleave Length (mm) |
Sleeve Diameter After Shrink (mm) |
Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) |
AFL Number |
FP-04(T) |
Up to 8 fibers |
40 |
10 |
4.0 (max.) |
250 & 250 |
S002105 |
FP-05 |
Up to 12 fibers |
40 |
10 |
4.5 x 4.0 (max.) |
250 & 250 |
S003027 |
FP-05-28 |
Up to 12 fibers |
28 |
10 |
4.5 (max.) |
5,000 & 250 |
S014720 |
FPS04-30 |
Up to 4 fibers |
30 |
10 |
2.4 (max.) |
250 & 250 |
S010848 |
FPS08-28 |
Up to 8 fibers |
28 |
10 |
3.3 x 2.7 (max.) |
500 & 500 |
S013560 |
FPS24-40 |
Up to 24 fibers |
40 |
10 |
8.0 x 4.0 (max.) |
200 & 200 |
S013004 |
Specifications for Standard Sleeves
Parameter |
Description |
Outer Tube |
Polyolefin based on Polyethylene (FP-60/40/03 series), Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate (FPS-04(T), FP-05) |
Inner Tube |
Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate (All models) |
Strength Member |
Stainless steel (FP-60/40/03 series), Heat-resistant glass (FP-04(T), FP-05) |
Operation Condition (after shrink) |
-10°C to +50°C, 0 to 95% RH (Non-dew) |
Storage Condition (before shrink) |
-40°C to +60°C, Non-dew |
FPS01-400 Series for Single Fibers up to 400 Micron Fiber
Model |
Sleeve Length (mm) |
Fiber Cleave Length (mm) |
Sleeve Diameter After Shrink (mm) |
Packaging |
AFL Number |
FPS01-400-12 |
12 |
4 |
1.5 |
50 Pack |
S014088 |
FPS01-400-15 |
15 |
5 |
1.5 |
50 Pack |
S012668 |
FPS01-400-20 |
20 |
8 |
1.5 |
50 Pack |
S012672 |
FPS01-400-25 |
25 |
10 |
1.5 |
50 Pack |
S012676 |
FPS01-400-34 |
34 |
15 |
1.5 |
50 Pack |
S012680 |
FPS01-400-40 |
40 |
16 |
1.5 |
1,250 Box |
S011914 |
FPS01-900 Series for Single Fibers up to 900 Micron Fiber
Model |
Sleeve Length (mm) |
Fiber Cleave Length (mm) |
Sleeve Diameter After Shrink (mm) |
Packaging |
AFL Number |
FPS01-900-15 |
15 |
4 |
2.3 |
50 Pack |
S012684 |
FPS01-900-20 |
20 |
6 |
2.3 |
50 Pack |
S012688 |
FPS01-900-25 |
25 |
6 |
2.3 |
50 Pack |
S011954 |
FPS01-900-34 |
34 |
13 |
2.3 |
50 Pack |
S012692 |
FPS01-900-45 |
45 |
16 |
2.3 |
50 Pack |
S012696 |
Specifications for Micro Sleeves
Parameter |
Description |
Outer Tube |
Polyolefin based on Polyethylene (FPS01 series / FPS04-30 / FPS08-28 / FPS24-40) |
Inner Tube |
Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate |
Strength Member |
Stainless Steel (FPS01 series), Heat-resistant Glass (FPS04-30, FPS08-28, FPS24-40) |
Operation Condition (After Shrink) |
-10°C to +50°C, 0 to 95% RH (Non-dew) |
Storage Condition (Before Shrink) |
-40°C to +60°C, Non-dew |
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