Fibre Optic Lapping Film
Fibre optic lapping film is an abrasive consumable used during the processing and polishing of fibre optic connectors. The film is produced in sheet form, and the base is typically made of polyester substrate.
Fibre optic lapping film is coated with a precision abrasive like aluminium oxide, diamond, silicon carbide, silicon oxide or cerium oxide. The adhesive backing may be pressure sensitive or non-pressure sensitive.
What is fibre optic lapping film used for?
Fibre optic lapping film is used to provide a smooth, consistent finish to the tips (ferrules) of the optical fibre connectors which improve the transmission of light and signal particles.
These lapping films are custom accessories used in the telecommunications market for instance with fibre optic machinery.
Types of fibre optic lapping films
Fibre optic lapping films are categorised by their mineral adhesive, for instance, foil, diamond silicone among others. This lapping film is available in various diameters with different grades or grit ranges dependent on the size and specifications of the fibre optic connectors to be polished. Fibre optic lapping films are available in a range of colours.
Related links
- 3M Purple Diamond Fibre Optic Lapping Film 30μm Grade
- 3M Purple Diamond Fibre Optic Lapping Film 0.1μm Grade
- 3M Orange Diamond Fibre Optic Lapping Film 15μm Grade
- 3M Green Aluminium Oxide Fibre Optic Lapping Film 1μm Grade
- 3M Green Diamond Fibre Optic Lapping Film 0.1μm Grade
- 3M Grey Silicon Carbide Fibre Optic Lapping Film 9μm Grade
- 3M Pink Diamond Fibre Optic Lapping Film 3μm Grade
- 3M White Aluminium Oxide Fibre Optic Lapping Film 40μm Grade