The Seiko Seikoh Giken OFL-12 is a 16-position polishing fixture plate engineered for precision LC connector ferrule finishing. This jig enables simultaneous processing of multiple connectors through grinding, polishing, and finishing stages, delivering the surface quality required for optimal fiber optic performance.
Technical Specifications
• Connector Type: LC connectors
• Positions: 16 simultaneous
• Ferrule Material: Zirconia (ZrO2)
• Ferrule Diameter: 2.5 mm
• Polishing Film Size: 5″ round
• Polishing Film Grit Options: Silicon Carbide (30 µm, 15 µm, 9 µm, 3 µm, 1 µm); Diamond (30 µm, 9 µm, 5 µm, 3 µm, 1.5 µm, 1 µm)
• Process Cycle Time: 4.5 minutes total (excluding adhesive removal)
– Grinding: 1.5 minutes
– Polishing: 1.5 minutes
– Finishing: 1 minute
– Key Features
• Multi-stage process capability supports complete ferrule conditioning from coarse grinding through fine finishing
• Hand polishing option available for adhesive removal operations
• Standardized 5″ polishing film interface accommodates broad range of material and grit combinations
• Designed for zirconia ferrule optimization with proven cycle times
– Typical Applications
• High-volume LC connector production requiring consistent endface geometry and surface finish
• Connector assembly operations processing multiple units per fixture cycle
• Fabrication environments requiring full grinding, polishing, and finishing workflow
– Compatibility & Integration
This fixture plate integrates with the Seiko OFL-12 Series Mass Production Polishers. It accepts standard 5″ round polishing films from suppliers including Seikoh Giken, supporting both silicon carbide and diamond abrasive media across the specified grit range.
