AFL FAA-03 Ribbon-Forming Adhesive, 0.5 Liter

Overview

The AFL FAA-03 Ribbon-Forming Adhesive is a specialized chemical paste designed for high-volume fiber optic production environments. Its primary purpose is to bond individual loose optical fibers into a flat, ordered ribbon, allowing for efficient mass fusion splicing. This adhesive ensures fibers are organized and held in place during the stripping, cleaving, and splicing process.

Engineered for high-throughput laboratory and manufacturing settings, this 0.5-liter supply provides a consistent, reliable bonding solution that outperforms traditional tape-based methods. The adhesive is formulated to consolidate coating residue during stripping, which protects fiber integrity, reduces breakage, and minimizes maintenance requirements for stripping equipment.

Key Features

• High-Volume Capacity
  The 0.5-liter bottle is optimized for production benches and high-throughput splicing programs, reducing the need for frequent refills.
• Improved Stripability
  Provides excellent stripability compared to tape-based methods, allowing for smoother fiber preparation.
• Protects Stripper Blades
  Prevents adhesive buildup on the stripping tool, ensuring consistent results and preventing premature equipment fouling.
• Reduced Fiber Breakage
  Minimizes stress on fibers during the stripping process, leading to higher yields and fewer broken fibers.
• Residue Consolidation
  Stripped coating material is consolidated into a single, easily removed piece of debris rather than smearing.
• Reversible Bonding
  The bond can be easily reversed using alcohol, enabling technicians to separate ribbons back into individual fibers when necessary.

Applications

• Mass fusion splicing
• Fiber ribbonizing
• High-volume fiber optic manufacturing
• Laboratory splicing operations

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between this and the FAA-03A 4oz bottle?
The FAA-03A 0.5-liter bottle is identical in formula but intended for high-volume use, whereas the 4oz bottle (S008720) is designed for field use and lower-volume requirements.

Can the ribbon be separated back into single fibers?
Yes, the adhesive bond is fully reversible using standard isopropyl alcohol.

Is this adhesive compatible with all fiber arrangement tools?
It is designed for use with AFL fiber arrangement tools, specifically including the FAT-04.

Does this damage stripping tools?
No, it is specifically engineered to avoid gumming up stripping blades, keeping tools cleaner than tape-based alternatives.

Is this item on the GSA schedule?
No, this product is not currently on the GSA schedule.