Fiber Connector Installation Standards, Field Termination Best Practices and Cable Assembly Preparation Discussions.
New Bedford, MA, USA – July 9, 2025 – Fiber Optic Center, Inc., (FOC), an international leading distributor specializing in helping their customers connect fiber communications for Outside Plant, Hyperscale Data Centers, & AI, announces Technical Discussions and Product Demonstrations at BICSI Beyond 2025, Booth 119, August 18-20 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
What is BICSI Beyond?
BICSI Beyond is an event designed to focus on innovation, collaboration, and education within the ICT industry, covering the latest trends and technologies.
Live Demonstrations and Technical Discussions at Booth 119
At booth 119, Fiber Optic Center will showcase product demonstrations including the AFL FSM-90S+ Fusion Splicer, focusing on field considerations for terminating and splicing. The FOC Technical Team will also hold several discussions at the booth, highlighting fiber's crucial role in both datacom current advancements and telecom networks' physical layer for over forty years.
Fusion Splicer Demonstration
Visit Kevin Mooney at booth 119, for the AFL FSM-90S+ Fusion Splicer demonstration and best practices for solving common problems in the field. Demo includes how the redesigned work tray, cooling tray, and optional cable clamp make the 90S+ kit more versatile in adapting to varying work conditions and environments and how to improve splice losses. View the Active Blade Management between the splicer and cleaver, and other splicing features that reduce poor splice installations or repairs.
Discussion Topics Include:
- How attention to field installations cleanliness ensures optimal signal transmission and damage prevention
- Knowing cable minimum bend radius to avoid increased attenuation and broken fibers
- Understanding the cable standards and specifications of your installation and environment
- Optimizing the Fiber Optic Blowing Installation Procedure
- Testing connections after installation to ensure proper signal transmission and connectivity.
- MPO Connectors and proper fiber position explained
- The Ferrule, the most important component of a fiberoptic Connector, and the different types
- Field Termination of a standard epoxy and polish ferrule discussion
- Proper tool selection for fiber cable prep and termination in the field
The discussion topics and expert consultations will align closely with specific product demonstrations showcasing the best practices step by step at Booth 119. Cable end preparation can vary significantly depending on the cable type and application.Indoor and outdoor cables vary significantly based on the environment, each with its own considerations and requirements. These differences will be highlighted through our unique technical expertise in partnership with in-person equipment demonstrations.
Lapping Films and Polishing Process Consultation
Lapping film samples are available at booth 119 including Diamond, Aluminum Oxide, Silicon Carbide, Flock Pile, Final Films and more. Consultation provided on polishing process best practices and tips for the lapping film options.
Epoxy Adhesives, Dispensing Tools, and UV Curing Equipment
Epoxy and adhesives offered by Fiber Optic Center include premium materials sourced from top brands that are essential for long-term reliability of optical connections. Explore selection of:
- Room temperature cure
- Extended use/heat cure
- Quick cure field termination adhesives
- UV cure adhesives
- Specialty adhesives
We also offer an extensive range of epoxy dispensing supplies, including:
- Syringes
- Tips & end caps
- Pistons
- Barrels
- Plungers
Material property consultation can be provided for both epoxy and optical plastics materials, applications and recommendations. Epoxy samples, based on these consultations, will be immediately available to be shipped.
Additionally, Fluid Dispensing Machines, Centrifuges and Programmable Epoxy Curing Ovens and information on the latest UV curing spot lamp recommendations are available.
If you’re unable to attend the show, Epoxy samples can be requested here on our website.
Featured Equipment on Display
In addition to cable assembly lines being demonstrated at Booth 1113, the following equipment will be on display:
- MicroCare Sticklers™ Pro360°™: Contactless fiber cleaning system for use in FTTH, FTTA, aviation, naval, military, and data center applications.
- Jetting Fiber Blowing Equipment: Electrically operated tools used for blowing fiber optic cable at FTTX installations with real-time performance monitoring.
- Viavi mFVU-3000 FlexLight: Dual-objective fiber inspection scope with programmable testing.
- Domaille APM-HDC-2500 Fiber Optic Polishing Machine: Provides basic fiber optic polishing needs with high quality output.
- AFL One Click, Ferrule Cleaner (SC/ST/FC): Portable, easy-to-use option for cleaning connectors on jumpers and in adapters.
Product Demonstrations at BICSI Beyond 2025
Product demonstrations include but not limited to:
- Cable Prep
- Material Selection: Fiber, Cable, Furcation Tubing
- Cable and Fiber Stripping Best Practices
- Epoxy and Adhesive Selection
- Hand Tools Selection: Strippers, Shears, Scribes
- Crimping
- Fusion Splicing, Cleaving
- Polishing, Terminations, Supplies
- Polishing Lapping Film selection
- Cleaning
- Test and Inspection
Schedule a Meeting at BICSI
Want a one-on-one consultation at the show? Attendees can schedule a time to meet with an FOC expert or email Kathleen Skelton at kskelton@focenter.com.
About BICSI
BICSI is a globally recognized professional association that supports the advancement of the information and communications technology (ICT) profession. It provides training, publications, and credentials for individuals in the ICT community. BICSI also develops and maintains international standards for ICT design, installation, and integration.
