OVERVIEW
Gel toolless optical connectors are a completely new type of direct connector with the possibility of mechanical fixation (tested tensile strength 50N) to the pull member in the cable (aramid fibers).
These connectors are available in MM and SM versions (PC or APC), for 0.9 mm fibers (without mechanical fixation) or for 3 mm DROP cable with a circular cross-section (with mechanical fixation).
With the help of these connectors, you can quickly, efficiently and cheaply terminate optical fibers on connectors and even make your own patchcords.
The connectors are designed mainly for WDM applications (two-way communication over 1 optical fiber - when installed on a 3mm DROP cable, only 1 fiber from the cable can be used with mechanical fixation!).
The connectors work on the principle of contactless connection using a gel (it has similar optical physical properties as the material of the optical fiber) and pre-prepared already polished ferrule.
A breaker and stripping pliers must be used for installation.