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by a dry clean as best practice standard operating procedure,” explained Maury Wood, senior product manager for AFL’s test and inspection division. “Using the Debris Destroyer in conjunction with AFL’s other fiber cleaning products provides the strength to clean any end- face contamination challenge.” Tray cable range Nexans has created a new Intercond ® tray cable range, designed to provide the robust and reliable power and control connections of a tray cable with the dynamic capabilities of an advanced automation cable suitable for servo motor installations. Intercond cables are available in servo motor and multicore versions, and are suitable for dynamic applications such as drag chain, moving machine parts and wind turbines. The range offers a faster homologation process for machine tools, in particular with reduced installation cost and effort, as cables can be installed without metal conduits. Testing at Nexans’ dedicated automation facility is said to have demonstrated that the cables offer superior dynamic performance, with up to 3 million cycles when bending at 7.5 times the cable

The outer sheath is made from a thermoplastic polymer.

The cable can withstand UV radiation, oil- based lubricants and other chemicals, and is flame resistant in line with CSA FT4. The temperature range in fixed installation ranges from –40 to +90°C, making the cable suitable for use in tough ambient conditions outdoors or for direct underground installation in line with US standards. The pen is mightier AFL has released its FCC3 Debris Destroyer pen, designed specifically for cleaning fiber optic connectors, adapter sleeves, optical distribution frame bulkheads and bare fibers in preparation for fusion splicing.

S S The FCC3 Debris Destroyer pen from AFL

In combination with wipes, tips and sticks, the pen removes connector end-face contaminants such as dirt, dust and oil, and eliminates electrostatic charge. The Debris Destroyer pen is saturated with 99 percent medical grade isopropyl alcohol to dissolve tough end-face and bare fiber contaminants.

“For the most stubborn fiber cleaning tasks, AFL recommends a wet clean followed

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