AFL CLETOP 8500-10-0012MZ Blue Tape Replacement Reel

Overview

The AFL CLETOP 8500-10-0012MZ is a blue replacement cleaning tape designed for CLETOP Original Series fiber optic connector cleaners. This drop-in reel is engineered to restore spent cassettes, allowing for the continued use of existing cleaning platforms in laboratories, assembly lines, and field environments. By providing a convenient way to refresh the cassette, it reduces waste and lowers the long-term cost of ownership for cleaning equipment.

This replacement reel features a dry, alcohol-free cleaning medium that eliminates the need for liquid solvents, mitigating concerns regarding toxicity, flammability, and storage. The tape is constructed from anti-static material, which minimizes the reattachment of dust and contaminants to the connector end-face during the cleaning process, ensuring consistent and repeatable results.

Key Features

• Alcohol-Free Dry Cleaning
  Uses a dry cleaning medium to remove contaminants without the need for isopropyl alcohol, ensuring a safer workspace and no solvent residue.
• Anti-Static Properties
  Engineered with anti-static materials to prevent dust from reattaching to the fiber end-face after cleaning.
• Cost-Effective Maintenance
  Serves as a drop-in consumable that extends the service life of CLETOP Original Series cleaner bodies.
• High Capacity
  Provides over 400 connector end-face cleanings per individual tape reel.
• Simple Replacement Process
  Designed for quick and easy installation into existing cassettes to minimize downtime.
• Consistent Performance
  Delivers uniform cleaning results across a wide range of standard fiber optic connector types.

Applications

• Fiber optic lab maintenance
• Optical assembly line production
• Field network installation and troubleshooting
• Routine cleaning of mated/unmated fiber connectors

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this reel compatible with CLETOP-S series cleaners?
No, this reel is specifically designed for the CLETOP Original Series. The CLETOP-S series requires a different replacement cartridge (8500-10-0021MZ).

Does this cleaning tape require isopropyl alcohol?
No, the CLETOP cleaning system uses a dry, alcohol-free cleaning medium to prevent residue and solvent exposure.

How many cleanings can I get from one reel?
Each reel provides over 400 individual connector end-face cleanings.

What connector types can be cleaned with this system?
The CLETOP cassette cleaners are compatible with 2.5 mm ferrule connectors (SC, FC, ST, D4, DIN) and 1.25 mm ferrule connectors (LC, MU).

Why is the anti-static feature important?
Anti-static properties prevent airborne dust from being attracted back to the connector end-face immediately after cleaning, ensuring higher reliability for static-sensitive connections.