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Fiber Optic Center
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International distributor of #fiberoptic components, equipment & supplies. Step by step: helping YOU make the best cable assemblies in the world.

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ÅngströmBond® 9123 is a fast-curing epoxy designed for high-performance fiber optic connectors. It has a high glass transition temperature, excellent thermal cycling resistance, and durability in high-humidity environments.

Request a sample: https://bit.ly/4qIWnOX
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January 26, 2026 at 7:00 PM
After crimping, is the cable assembly able to handle pulling on the cable?

When done correctly, a proper crimp provides the strength needed to withstand pulling during the final production stages and installation.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4f43HyD
##FiberOpticCenter #AskFOC #Crimping #connector
January 23, 2026 at 11:00 AM
That’s a wrap on #PhotonicsWest 2026!

Thank you to everyone who stopped by Booth 5105 to connect with our #FiberOpticCenter team and explore our #fiberoptic solutions.
January 23, 2026 at 12:05 AM
What is refractive index (RI) and why does it matter?

Refractive index measures how light travels through a material. A higher RI means light moves more slowly, causing a greater change in direction as it passes through the material.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4pOcD0J
##FiberOpticCenter #FOCTips
January 22, 2026 at 11:00 AM
What a great show at #BICSIWinter 2026!

Thank you to everyone who stopped by the #FiberOpticCenter booth to connect and chat. We appreciate the conversations, questions, and time spent with us.
January 21, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Proper epoxy curing plays a critical role in fiber optic connector performance. Selecting the right curing equipment helps ensure full cure and long-term reliability.

Learn more in our technical blog article: https://bit.ly/4pRBnoV
##FiberOpticCenter #FOCBlog #epoxy #epoxycuring #fiberoptics
January 21, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Swing by the #FiberOpticCenter Booth to see Shrey and Kajal from Luciol Instruments SA! View their high-resolution OTDR on display, featuring photon counting technologies with centimetric resolution.
##PhotonicsWest2026
January 20, 2026 at 10:00 PM
All smiles from the team during Day 1 of #PhotonicsWest 2026! 😄

Stop by #FiberOpticCenter Booth 5105 this week to:
🔹 Speak with our #fiberoptic technical experts
🔹 Experience hands-on demonstrations of our latest products and solutions
🔹 Connect with our account managers
January 20, 2026 at 9:00 PM
The Jonard Tools® CST-1900 makes stripping round cables simple. Designed for cable sizes from 0.187” to 1.125”, its triple-action design enables clean end, mid-span, and circular jacket cuts with ease.

Shop Now: https://bit.ly/4q1yrWT
##FiberOpticCenter #JonardTools #fiberoptics #cablestripper
January 20, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Heading to #PhotonicsWest? Stop by Booth 5105 and meet with our technical experts to find the right #lappingfilm for achieving consistent, high-performance fiber-optic polishing results.

Sign up here: https://bit.ly/4rkKuQj
January 20, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Our #FiberOpticCenter team is gearing up for an exciting week at #PhotonicsWest 2026! 🎉

Don’t miss your chance to connect—visit Booth 5105: https://bit.ly/4fM5NE1
January 20, 2026 at 1:00 AM
We're all set up and ready for #BICSIWinter 2026!

Visit #FiberOpticCenter at Booth 718 and catch up with Dave, Kevin, and Chris. They're ready to answer your #fiberoptic and #cableassembly questions.

Link: https://bit.ly/49ONKvn
January 19, 2026 at 9:30 PM
Visit #FiberOpticCenter at Booth 718 for product demos and technical discussions during #BICSIWinter 2026 this week!

We’ll be featuring the AFL FSM-90S+ #Fusion Splicer.

Sign up for product demos or discussions here: https://bit.ly/43JfyyM
##BICSI
January 19, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Today Fiber Optic Center celebrates Dr. King's life and legacy by reflecting on his fight for civil rights, equality, and justice. Our office will be closed today and will reopen with regular business hours on January 20. #MLKDay
January 19, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Visit #FiberOpticCenter booth 718 to learn about our #handtool options next week during #BICSIWinter2026. Learn how tools like these enable efficient cable preparation without causing damage.

See our hand tool products: https://bit.ly/4ozlp1W
January 16, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Fiber Optic Center will be closed Monday, January 19, 2026, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
All orders should be in by noon EST today. We look forward to working with you when we open Tuesday, January 20th, for regular business hours. Have a wonderful holiday.
January 16, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Book a 1 on 1 with Kelly from #FiberOpticCenter at #PhotonicsWest Booth 5105 for her OKP consultation services here: https://bit.ly/49zh62k

Browse Optical Plastics Products: https://bit.ly/4o95E0G
January 15, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Re-cleaning connectors after installation is costly, time-consuming and avoidable.

Inspection before every connector mating helps prevent testing delays, performance loss and connector damage saving time and money on every job.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4aKnlNx
##FiberOpticCenter #FOCTips
January 15, 2026 at 11:00 AM
SC connectors deliver push-pull simplicity, low insertion loss and support for single-mode and multimode fiber making them a reliable choice in many applications.

Read more in our technical article: https://bit.ly/44CNJZB
##FiberOpticCenter #FOCblog #connectors #fiberoptics
January 14, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Stop by #FiberOpticCenter booth 718 to learn about our #CleanClicker options during #BICSIWinter2026. Learn how tools like these improve connection quality, reduce signal loss, and simplify your maintenance routine.

See Clean Clicker products available: https://bit.ly/4ozlp1W
January 14, 2026 at 3:00 PM
The Luciol Portable High Resolution OTDR provides top resolution and minimal dead zones for short-range fiber testing, supporting four wavelengths, and more.

Visit Booth 5105 during #PhotonicsWest for a demo: https://bit.ly/4rkKuQj
Request a quote: https://bit.ly/47VbTk8
January 13, 2026 at 9:00 PM
When polishing fiber optic connectors on a fixed platen, water is used as a lubricant on the lapping film. How you apply the water, and how much to apply, needs to be determined when establishing your process.

See helpful polishing tips here: https://bit.ly/4dZY4BX
##AskFOC #FiberOpticCenter
January 13, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Zane Fitzgerald, Account Manager, will be in San Francisco for #PhotonicsWest at #FiberOpticCenter Booth 5105 to answer your #fiberoptic and #cableassembly questions.

Book your appointment: https://bit.ly/4oXcM1E
January 12, 2026 at 9:00 PM
David Sylvia, Director of Sales, will be in Orlando for #BICSIWinter at booth 718 to answer your #fiberoptic and #cableassembly questions.

Book your appointment: https://bit.ly/4qZxwHo
##BICSI #FiberOpticCenter
January 12, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Stop by #FiberOpticCenter Booth 5105 during #PhotonicsWest2026 to request a sample of epoxy. Discover which epoxy and adhesive materials will ensure the quality and reliability of fiber optic components and systems.

Request an #Epoxy Sample: https://bit.ly/485Drly
January 9, 2026 at 9:00 PM