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Gator™ Photonic Component Cleaner

The Gator™ from Krell Technologies is a compact, ergonomic cleaning tool designed to safely and effectively remove dirt, dust, and debris from photonic components—including fiber optic connectors, ferrules, bare fibers, photonic integrated circuits (PICs), and waveguides.

Engineered for versatility, Gator™ supports both dry and wet cleaning methods. Its reusable substrate allows for dozens of cleaning cycles before disposal, making it ideal for field technicians, production environments, and cleanroom applications.

Whether preparing fibers for fusion splicing, connector termination, bare fiber polishing, or final inspection, Gator™ provides reliable cleaning for in-process and post-process workflows.


Key Features:

  • Safe for delicate photonic surfaces

  • Compatible with dry and solvent-based cleaning

  • Compact, portable, and reusable design

  • Supports lab use, field service, and high-volume production

  • Removes buffer coating residue, particles, and debris

  • Sold in packs of 50

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Gator™ Optical Fiber Cleaner SCRATCHLESS & LINT-FREE CONTACT USE DRY OR WITH SOLVENT CLEANS RIBBON & SINGLE FIBERS SUPPORTS ALL FIBER DIAMETERS TWEEZER DESIGN ELIMINATES BREAKAGE CUSHIONED PADS CONFORM TO FIBER SHAPE LOW COST FOR LARGE SCALE DEPLOYMENT CONVENIENT BENCHTOP DISPENSOR Gator™ is a cleaning tool for prepping fibers prior to fusion splicing procedures, connector termination, bare fiber polishing, and inspection tasks. This device can be used either dry or saturated with a cleaning solvent. Simply compress around a stripped fiber and pull to removed debris and residual buffer coating material. Eliminates skin contact with cleaning solvents. Dozens of fibers can be cleaned before disposing. Clean containments and buffer residue during connector Prep fibers prior to fusion splicing for termination optimized alignment and low-loss joining. Ordering Information GTR-050 Pack of 50 pieces GTR-100 Dual pack Send purchase orders to: orders@krelltech.com Wipe fibers clean for smooth Compatible with all fiber types including insertion into adapters for bare SM/MM, LD, POF, ribbon, sapphire, fiber polishing. quartz, chalcogenide and more. Also cleans catheters and probe tubing. Rev 1, 10/2023 krell technologies, inc. · tel: (732) 775-7355 · sales@krelltech.com · www.krelltech.com

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