APC-8000 High Volume Polisher

The APC-8000 features a superior fixture-to-platten locking mechanism and other design enhancements giving the user consistent polishing results at high production volumes. The fixture-to-platten locking mechanism confines motion to vertical plane, eliminating horizontal movement in the fixture that may cause damage to the fiber. Polishing results are consistent and yield end face geometry exceeding GR-326-CORE standards*.

The polisher also features an improved safety cover assembly forming an enclosure around the fixture to confine water within the polishing area. As a result, the machine does not require frequent maintenance and lubrication. Like previous models, the APC-8000 features a dual concentric drive motion for multi-axis polishing, with a wider range of speeds for greater control over the polishing cycle and throughput. Polishing can be done at higher speeds, without compromising quality.

The APC-8000’s expanded software capabilities and safety features make it easy and safe to use. It features a step-by-step automated guidance system, digital display indicating operating conditions, and emergency stop button. The software stores up to 35 recipes, with 10 polishing steps per recipe.

Fixtures for the APC-8000 hold between 12 and 36 connectors or ferrules depending on connector type. Fixtures from previous models (APC-7000 and APC-9000) may be adjusted for full compatibility with the APC-8000. Contact a SENKO representative for more information.

*Results guaranteed only when using optimized processes recommended by SENKO.

Polishing Rubber Pads

These polishing rubber pads are designed for use with the APC Series High Volume Polishers, and are compatible with most circular polishing machines currently available on the market. All consumables are certified for hardness and parallelism, and are available with durometer specifications and color coding found below. Polishing rubber pads suitable for field installable connector polishing are also available.

Polishing Fixtures

Manufactured to the tightest of tolerances, these Polishing Fixtures are used for polishing all industry standard fiber optic connectors. Available in one-piece connector or ferrule-only fixtures.

Polishing Films

SENKO Polishing Films are available with surface textures and particle density to suit the end user’s performance requirements. Films are lot tested for quality, consistency and longevity. A range of films are available for epoxy removal, grinding, fine polish and cleaning of industry standard fiber optic connectors and ferrules.

Polishing Films Longlife diamond Series

The LongLife Diamond Series is used to grind and polish the connector endface to a smooth surface as illustrated in the figures below (please refer to Polishing-1 and Polishing-2).

Polishing Films - LFD Diamond Series

The LFD Diamond Series is used to grind and polish the connector end face of fiber optic connectors and ferrules. The films feature consistent particle deposition with surface textures and particle density that provide the end user with excellent performance results, and a long polishing life.

Polishing Films- ADS and ADS-NEXT Final Polish Slica Film

ADS films are a high quality and long lasting specially formulated final polishing film designed to maintain a stable polishing force after multiple uses. By keeping a stable polishing force, a high quality final polish is maintained without scratches or residues and achieving consistent low return loss values. ADS-NEXT film is designed especially for 1.25mm ferrules to minimize fiber indentation problems that can be typical from other films after repeated usages.

*Results vary depending on factors such as the machine used, polishing conditions, ferrule type and cleaning of film between uses.