{"product_id":"sfp-and-sfp-optical-transceiver-cleaner-pens","title":"SFP and SFP+ Optical Transceiver Cleaner Pens","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSFP\/SFP+ Optical Transceiver Cleaner Pens are precision tools designed for removing dust, oil and contamination from the connector end faces inside SFP and SFP+ transceiver ports. PGS supplies SFP transceiver cleaner pens in South Africa at wholesale pricing for data centres, telecoms networks, fibre installation teams and distributors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese are consumable tools. Teams that work with fibre regularly go through them. Buying from a wholesale source makes more practical sense than ordering single units from a retail supplier. As a fibre optic cleaner pen supplier in South Africa , PGS is set up for recurring bulk orders.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Is an SC Mechanical Fast Connector?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn SC mechanical fast connector is a factory pre-polished, field-installable single-mode fibre connector that uses a mechanical clamping system to align and secure bare fibre in the field. It replaces the fusion splice and epoxy process entirely. A technician can terminate a fibre end using only a fibre stripper and cleaver, in roughly 90 seconds per connector.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe two most common types are:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSC\/APC (Angled Physical Contact):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eThe ferrule is polished at an 8-degree angle, pushing reflected light back at an angle away from the source. This gives return loss of 55 dB or better — the standard requirement for passive optical networks. If you're terminating FTTH drop cables, SC\/APC is normally the correct choice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSC\/UPC (Ultra Physical Contact):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A flat-polished ferrule with return loss of 50 dB or better. The right choice for LAN installations, general fibre access networks and applications where APC-grade return loss isn't a specification requirement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth types eliminate the need for a fusion splicer on site, which is why no-splice fibre connectors like these are so widely used by field teams. No fusion equipment means lower cost per job, faster installation and less to carry to site.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pret Global Supply","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56173674004802,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1033\/1763\/5394\/files\/sfp.jpg?v=1789463274","url":"https:\/\/pretglobalsupply.co.za\/products\/sfp-and-sfp-optical-transceiver-cleaner-pens","provider":"Pret Global Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}