Patch Cord Polishing Grinding Machine
What is Fiber optic polishing machines or Grinding Machines?
Fiber optic polishing machines or Grinding Machine play an important role in fiber optic Patch Cord and Pigtail Production Line. It is also called fiber polisher.They are specially used in the fiber industry for polishing the end face of fiber optic Connectors Ferrule . In our fiber optic polishing catalogs,The Polishing Machine Is Versatile And Be Efficient And Fast Produced All Kinds Of Standard Fiber Optic Connectors Type With Dedicated .
Patch Cord Polishing Grinding Machine
you will find our fiber optic polishing machines and other fiber polishing machine kits including a polishing jig for all types of fiber connectors polishing pad and Fiber optic polishing film. Our high quality fiber optic polishing products help to ensure that there will be no defects in your fiber end faces that could degrade the transfer of light. Buy our fiber optic polishers on our worldwide online store with confidence.Special Circumstances, Can Be Customized According To User’s Request Special Connector Fixture. This Equipment Can Be Used Not Only The Production Of Ceramic-Core Connector, The Same Can Be Used For Energy-Coupled Fiber-Optic Connector, Dark Fiber And The Optical Fiber Connectors Made Of Glass Or Plastic And Other Tiny Elements As Well And Production.
Used for finishing ferrule end‑faces of connectors such as SC, FC, ST, LC, MU, MPO/MTP, and E2000. These machines ensure low insertion loss (IL) and high return loss (RL) by achieving mirror‑grade fiber‑end geometry compliant with Telcordia GR‑326‑CORE and IEC 61300‑3‑35 standards.
Product Categories
- Automatic Fiber Polishing Machines:PLC‑controlled polishing units designed for repeatable, multi‑connector polishing (12-48 positions) with adjustable pressure and time.
- Manual / Semi‑Automatic Polishers:Suitable for small‑batch production or lab environments.
- MPO/MTP Polishing Fixtures:Customized holders for multi‑fiber connectors (12, 24, or 48 cores).
- Interchangeable Adaptor Plates:Fixtures for SC, FC, LC, E2000 connector types.
- Film Sets / Pads / Fixtures:Accompanying accessories (diamond film, rubber pad, fiber holder).
Key Technical Features
- Polishing Process: Multi‑step film sequence (30 µm → 1 µm → 0.02 µm diamond sheets).
- Pressure Adjustment: 0.5 - 2.5 kgf via spring or air regulator.
- Polishing Cycle Time: ≈ 1-3 min per step.
- End‑Face Geometry Control: Radius 10-25 mm, Apex Offset ≤ 50 µm, Fiber Height ≤ 50 nm.
- Power Supply: AC 220 V / 50‑60 Hz.
- Noise Level: < 60 dB.
- Dimension/Weight: ≈ 350×320×250 mm / 15 kg (typical bench model).
Performance & Results
- Insertion Loss (IL): ≤ 0.25 dB (APC), ≤ 0.3 dB (UPC).
- Return Loss (RL): ≥ 60 dB (APC), ≥ 50 dB (UPC).
- Repeatability: < 0.02 dB after 1000 cycles.
- Throughput: Up to 100 connectors/hour (industrial line).
Applicable Connectors
SC / FC / ST / LC / MU / E2000 / MPO / MTP / DIN / SMA / Ferrule 2.5 mm & 1.25 mm diameters.
Compliances & Standards
- Telcordia GR‑326‑CORE (Connector Reliability & Performance)
- IEC 61300‑3‑35 (End‑face Inspection Standard)
- IEC 60825‑1 (Laser safety)
- ISO 9001 Manufacturing / RoHS Compliance
Advantages
- Automated, consistent end‑face polish meeting APC/UPC geometry.
- High production throughput & excellent repeatability.
- Intuitive touchscreen interfaces with preset connector types.
- Compatible with most standard polishing films.
- Compact form factor for mass production or field repair use.
FAQ – Fiber Optic Polishing Machine
What is a fiber optic polishing machine?
It is precision equipment for polishing ferrule end-faces of SC, LC, FC, MPO, and other connectors to achieve low IL and high RL performance.
What types are available?
Automatic PLC-controlled polishers, semi-automatic bench units, and specialized MPO/MTP polishing fixtures are available.
What are the key specifications?
Pressure: 0.5–2.5 kgf; Radius: 10–25 mm; Apex ≤ 50 µm; IL ≤ 0.25 dB; RL ≥ 60 dB; Cycle: 1–3 min.
Which standards apply?
Complies with Telcordia GR‑326‑CORE, IEC 61300‑3‑35, IEC 60825‑1, ISO 9001 and RoHS standards.
Where are they used?
Used in fiber connector manufacturing, FTTx assembly, and data center inspection labs for consistent optical quality polishing.
