FWS100 - Fiber Window Stripper for Polyimide-Coated Fiber

• Strip Optical Fiber with Polyimide Coating
• Accepts Fibers with Coating Diameters 100 µm - 250 µm, 400 µm, or 500 µm
• Create Window Strip Regions 1 mm to 50 mm Long

• Features

  • Accepts Fibers with Coating Diameters of 100 µm - 250 µm, 400 µm, or 500 µm
  • Accepts Fiber with Cladding Diameters from 80 µm to 400 µm
  • Mechanical Stripper with Manual Rotation
  • Strip a 1 mm - 50 mm Long Window of Polyimide-Coated Fiber
  • Fiber Holder Insert Sets:
  • VHW250: Accepts Ø100 µm - Ø250 µm Fiber
  • VHW400: Accepts Ø400 µm Fiber
  • VHW500: Accepts Ø500 µm Fiber
  • Replacement Blades Available in Packs of 100

  FWS100 Fiber Window Stripper is designed for stripping polyimide-coated optical fiber. Polyimide coatings have high temperature and chemical resistance, and are therefore difficult to remove without leaving a residue or damaging the fiber. Unlike the typical chemical stripping method, which uses hot sulfuric acid, this window stripper provides a clean and safe solution for stripping polyimide-coated fiber by using a mechanical blade  and repeated stripping passes to gently remove the coating. Rotation barrels on either end of the stripper are used to hold an optical fiber under tension. The FWS100 stripper can strip a 1 mm to 50 mm long window region, and accepts fiber with cladding diameters from 80 µm to 400 µm and coating diameters of 100 µm to 250 µm, 400 µm, or 500 µm. After stripping, we recommend using an ultrasonic cleaner that is compatible with window stripped fiber to clean.

  Each rotation barrel requires a bottom insert, top insert, rear guide, and front guide to properly hold a fiber in place during the stripping process. The inserts grip the fiber in place, while the guides assist with loading fiber and keeping the fiber close to the center of rotation. The FWS100 window stripper includes two top inserts and two rear guides that are pre-installed. These are compatible with all fiber sizes and should not be removed by the user. In addition, users will need to purchase and install one fiber holder insert set, containing two bottom inserts and two front guides. We offer three insert sets for Ø100 µm to Ø250 µm, Ø400 µm, or Ø500 µm coated fiber.

• Fiber Window Stripper for Polyimide-Coated Fiber

• Accepts Fiber with Cladding Diameters from 80 µm to 400 µm
• Strip Polyimide Coatings with Diameters 100 µm - 250 µm, 400 µm, or 500 µm
• Mechanical Blade with a Lifetime of 100 - 200 Strips
• Manual Rotation with 20 Detent Positions at 18° Apart
• Includes Top Inserts and Rear Guides
• Includes Tools for Installing Bottom Inserts and Front Guides
• Requires a Fiber Holder Insert Set (Sold Separately Below)

The FWS100 stripper removes polyimide coating from fibers with cladding diameters from 80 µm to 400 µm and coating diameters of 100 µm to 250 µm, 400 µm, or 500 µm. The rotation barrels on either end of the stripper are used to hold an optical fiber under tension. Users can strip 1 mm to 50 mm long window regions by moving the sliding stops to achieve the desired distance; see the image to the lower left.

This stripper is optimized for quick, precise removal of coating with high repeatability and ease of use. A scale that measures 50 mm is provided under the blade for reference; for precise stripping, the fiber should be marked beforehand. The height of the blade can be set by pushing down on the round handle and adjusting the micrometer so the blade makes contact with the coating. Users manually strip the fiber by moving the blade from right to left. The fiber can be rotated in increments of 18° using the rotation knob located on the left side of the unit. 

Each rotation barrel requires a bottom insert, top insert, rear guide, and front guide to properly hold a fiber in place during the stripping process. The FWS100 Window Stripper includes two top inserts and two rear guides that are pre-installed in the rotation barrels; see the image to the lower right. These can be used with any fiber size and should not be removed by the user. One fibe holder insert set is required to be purchased separately below. Each set includes two bottom inserts and two front guides. The inserts grip the fiber in place, while the guides keep the fiber close to the center of rotation.

A tool kit and 100 replacement blades are included with the FWS100 stripper. Each unit is shipped with a power supply and location-specific power cord.

Included

• FWS100 Window Stripper
• 12 VDC Power Supply
• Location-Specific Power Cord
• Tool Kit with 0.050" Balldriver,
  Small Screwdriver, and Nylon Brush
• 100 Replacement Blades
• Pre-Installed Top Inserts and Rear Guides
• Manual

Must be Purchased Separately

• Fiber Holder Insert Set (One Required)

Product Specification Sheet