High-Capacity Plastic Optical Fiber (POF) Workholder For Large Fiber Bundles
POF workholders polish 500+ plastic optical fibers in under 5 minutes, with adaptable bushings for many diameters and independent suspension pressure control.
The Plastic Optical Fiber (POF) Workholder provides a high-throughput solution for the most demanding large-core fiber applications, including industrial networking, automotive systems, and medical lighting. Designed to maximize manufacturing speed, the system can process fiber bundles exceeding 500 individual fibers in a single polishing cycle of under five minutes. This mass-production capability is supported by a temporary holding bushing mechanism that securely organizes fiber bundles, ensuring uniform alignment and contact during the polishing process.
A core advantage of the POF Workholder is its adaptable architecture, which can accommodate a vast range of fiber diameters through interchangeable bushing components. To maintain high-quality endface finishes, the fixture utilizes KrellTech’s signature independent suspension design. This technology provides localized pressure control at the polishing interface, preventing common POF defects such as fiber "pull-out" or surface melting. Whether processing standard industrial POF or specialized large-core bundles, this workholder delivers a reliable, industrial-grade termination solution that significantly lowers the total cost per connection.