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Polishing Films
Krell offers a variety of polishing films and lapping films for optical connector and bare fiber processing. Diamond, silicon carbide, aluminum oxide and silicon dioxide abrasives and slurries are available in a variety of grit and particle sizes. Specialize flock films can be used for controlling fiber protrusions with multifiber MTP, MTX and MT-RJ connectors. Standard film diameters are 5”, 4”, and 2”. Special film orders can be accommodated.
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March 4, 2024, 4:26 p.m.
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Good morning,
Is this something you are able to provide?
Polishing Film – Alumina Oxide (AO) and Diamond (5.5” x 5.5” sheets)
**5.0um AO Foam-Backed Film
Part# 0700-2663
We are looking to purchase very large qty.
Thank you
Laura
F&M Micro Products
A
We can supply these film types, but only in 5", 4", and 2" diameters for use with Krell automated polishers.
Sept. 21, 2023, 1:05 p.m.
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Hi, I'm interested in polishing the edge facets of sapphire-substrate photonic chips. I would like to know which polishing pads are available to polish sapphire (available grain sizes etc) and how to order them.
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Sapphire components require diamond polishing film. We will send you a listing of available diamond grit abrasives.
Aug. 23, 2023, 7:57 a.m.
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Hi, I'm organising a Stores rearrangement project in the UK. Do your polishing films require specific storage conditions i.e. temperature, should they be stored in the dark, humidity etc?
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Standard ambient environmental conditions are fine. Also, no need to storage in darkness, it is suggested to avoid direct sunlight to prevent product fading.
Nov. 3, 2021, 3:51 p.m.
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How many sheets come in a Pack?
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Diamond films are available in packs of 25 sheets. Silicon carbide, aluminum oxide and final polish films come in packs 100 sheets.
May 12, 2021, 5:57 a.m.
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Hi, I have a staple of Krell PF00.XW-P-4 final polishing films and was wondering what material it is. I am using diamond polishing films. Please advise.
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The final polish film abrasive is 0.02um silicon dioxide.
Jan. 7, 2021, 11:37 a.m.
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I am looking to polish a 220 um MM fiber.
I want it to have a surface roughness of less than 0.05 um.
I have a KrellTech Trig Bare Fiber Polisher.
What polishing film do you recommend?
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We suggest trying 0.02um silicon dioxide polishing film. A quote will be sent directly to you.
June 16, 2020, 8:39 p.m.
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I have a "translucent" film. What type of polishing film could this be?
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This is most likely the XW final polishing film.
May 6, 2020, 3:11 p.m.
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I have a violet film with part number PF01.0D-P-4 on it. I am wondering what the grit material is on this film?
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This part number corresponds to 1um (micron) grit diamond lapping film.
April 6, 2020, 9:11 p.m.
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Which films are recommended for the connector type illustrated in the attachment?
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A combination of silicon carbide and flock-style films. You will be receiving a detailed quotation shortly.
April 1, 2020, 7:02 p.m.
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Is this film reusable?
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Yes
April 1, 2020, 6:59 p.m.
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What is the max grit we can order?
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600g
April 1, 2020, 6:56 p.m.
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Do you supply 9um aluminum oxide?
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Yes
April 1, 2020, 6:50 p.m.
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How can I buy this film?
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email sales@krelltech.com
March 30, 2020, 10:08 p.m.
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I have a violet colored film. What type of polishing film can it possibly be?
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It is possibly 1 micron diamond film. Please send a photo to sales@krelltech.com to confirm.
March 26, 2020, 5:28 p.m.
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What is the roughest grit film you supply?
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600grit 5" ONLY
March 26, 2020, 5:28 p.m.
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What size film is available?
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2", 4", 5"
March 23, 2020, 5:36 p.m.
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Can you provide polishing film with custom dimensions?
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Yes. Please send your custom request to sales@krelltech.com.
Feb. 12, 2020, 5 p.m.
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Do you offer square film sheets?
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No. Polishing film is only available in round disks.
Feb. 2, 2020, 10:07 p.m.
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Are films available for these connector types?
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Yes. Flock films will be required.
Feb. 2, 2020, 9:32 p.m.
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Do slurries help the polishing process?
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This is application dependent. Please contact sales@krelltech.com with information regarding your application details.
Dec. 4, 2019, 5:34 p.m.
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How many sheets of 1um diamond film are in a pack?
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25 sheet in each pack of 1 micron diamond polishing film.
Dec. 4, 2019, 5:30 p.m.
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What size film does NOVA use?
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NOVA uses 4 inch diameter polishing film and pads.
Dec. 4, 2019, 5:20 p.m.
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What diameter films are available?
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Standard diameters are 2", 4" and 5".