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What is an AMP LightCrimp Plus Connector?

April 26, 2017AMP connector Plus

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What is an AMP LightCrimp Plus Connector?

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The AMP LightCrimp Plus connectors are one type of quick termination fiber optic connector which requires no epoxy and no polish as standard epoxy and polish fiber connectors. The LightCrimp Plus connector has a pre-polished fiber stub in the connector body. It uses AMP’s (Tyco Electronics) splice and crimp technology to make a quick and clean fiber termination with a simple mechanical process. Unlike other quick termination fiber connectors, such as 3M Hot Melt connectors, AMP LightCrimp Plus connectors only require a few simple tools with limited technician training. Since the connector requires no epoxy, no polish, no heat oven, no power outlet, no UV lamp, you can terminate a fiber cable in less a minute. This is a big productivity improvement compared to 3M Hot Melt connectors. The AMP LightCrimp line has two connector types: LightCrimp and LightCrimp Plus. The LightCrimp line connector requires no epoxy but does require hand polishing. The LightCrimp Plus connector requires no ep