A fiber clamp is a device used to securely hold optical fibers in place during various stages of optical fiber processing or installation. The clamp is designed to prevent the fiber from moving or bending, which can cause signal loss or damage to the fiber.
Fiber clamps come in various designs, such as spring-loaded clamps, screw clamps, and V-groove clamps. Spring-loaded clamps are commonly used to hold fibers in place during fusion splicing or cleaving, while screw clamps are often used to hold fibers in place during fiber optic connector termination.
V-groove clamps are designed to hold multiple fibers in place and are commonly used in fiber optic arrays or optical waveguides. These clamps feature V-shaped grooves that align the fibers and prevent them from moving or touching each other.
Fiber clamps are an important component in optical fiber systems and are critical in ensuring the quality and reliability of the fiber optic network.