ELECTRONIC FIBER CLEAVER FOR THIN FIBERS
NorthLab ProCleave TF – Thin Fiber Cleaver
The ProCleave TF is an advanced electronic fiber cleaver developed for thin and reduced-cladding optical fibers with cladding diameters < 80 μm. These fibers are increasingly used to enable smaller, lighter, and higher-density photonic systems, such as miniaturized fiber-optic gyroscopes, FOGs, for navigation, and ultra-thin embedded fiber Bragg grating sensors, FBGs, for structural monitoring and advanced medical and industrial sensing.
The ProCleave TF utilizes advanced ultrasonic diamond scribe technology to achieve optimal cleave performance and consistency. The precise fiber tension control enables accurate cleaving at very low fiber tension resulting in very flat end faces, low cleave angles (typical < 1°) with minimum blade intrusion. The generic clamping mechanism is designed for ease of use and with process speed in mind. It is powered by an external power supply or the built-in rechargeable battery. This makes it ideal for both high-yield production lines and R&D environments.
The ProCleave TF is used together with a fiber holder* from a fusion splicer (adapted for all main splicer brands).
*Fiber holder not included in the delivery kit.
- Designed for fiber cladding diameters from 30 to 80 μm
- Electronic cleave process for optimal cleave quality and repeatability
- Low cleave angles with very flat end faces, typical < 1°
- Can be powered with battery or external power supply
- Delivered with platform that support Fujikura, Fitel and 3SAE fiber holders
