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Overview
The Corning SCF (Splice Closure Fiber) series is a family of sealed canister closures engineered for robust fiber protection in aerial, duct, and direct-buried environments. This 4" x 18" model is designed for single-fiber splicing applications with a capacity of up to 72 single fiber splices, providing a secure, environmental-proof housing for critical network junctions.
The closure features a modular design that supports high-density fiber management while ensuring accessibility for future maintenance or expansion. With its sealed butt-style architecture and integrated mechanical seal ports, it is built to withstand harsh outside plant conditions, ensuring long-term signal integrity for telecommunications and data center infrastructure.
Key Features
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Sealed Butt-Style Design
Provides an airtight and watertight seal, ensuring long-term environmental protection for fibers in outside plant conditions. -
Versatile Mounting
Suitable for aerial, wall, pole, and direct-buried installations, offering flexibility for various network deployment requirements. -
Split End Caps
Allows for the installation of uncut cables, reducing the need for cutting and re-splicing during initial construction. -
Mechanical Drop Cable Ports
Features QUICK-SEAL technology to facilitate fast and easy installation of drop cables during builds or future upgrades. -
Modular Fiber Management
Offers a configurable system to organize slack storage and splice trays effectively, simplifying internal fiber routing. -
Ribbon Capability
Designed for efficient handling of ribbon fiber configurations without the need for additional specialized trays.
Applications
- Aerial fiber networks
- Direct-buried outside plant infrastructure
- Duct and conduit installations
- Pole-mounted fiber junctions
- FTTX network deployments
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Corning |
| Series | SCF |
| Part Number | SCF4C1801 |
| Closure Diameter | 4 inch |
| Closure Length | 18 inch |
| Capacity | 72 Single Fiber Splices |
| Application | Aerial, Wall, Pole, Direct Buried |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this closure suitable for underground burial?
Yes, this closure is rated for direct-buried applications as well as aerial and duct use.
Can I install uncut cables into this closure?
Yes, the split end caps are specifically designed to allow for the convenient installation of uncut cables.
What is the maximum single fiber splice capacity?
This model is configured to hold 72 single fiber splices.
Does this closure require extra trays for ribbon splicing?
No, the SCF design supports ribbon fiber configurations without the need for additional splice trays.
What kind of port sealing does this use?
It utilizes QUICK-SEAL mechanical seal ports for rapid cable installation and reliable protection.

