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What is a fusion splice?

April 26, 2017Fusion Splice

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What is a fusion splice?

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A fusion splice involves a splicing machine to align the fibers and fuse or weld them together using an electric arc. This produces a very low-loss connection superior to that of a mechanical splice. The equipment required for fusion splicing is more costly than for mechanical splicing.