Fiber rewinding machine

Fiber rewinding machine

What is fiber rewinding ?

Fiber rewinding is a process used in the production and processing of optical fibers. It involves using automated equipment (fiber rewinding machine) to rewind large spools of optical fiber onto standard reels, achieving functions such as fiber separation, length setting, dyeing, or sorting. It is primarily used to manage fiber tension, achieve precise fiber alignment, prevent breakage, and ensure that the rewound fiber is clean and tightly wound.

Fiber Optic Rewinding Precautions:

Tension Control: Maintaining constant tension is crucial. It is recommended to control tension fluctuations within ≤±2g to prevent excessive tension from increasing attenuation or excessive looseness from causing winding malfunctions.

Speed Setting: For 250-micron fiber, a speed of 0.001~0.01m/s (precision) or 0.01~0.3m/s (general) is generally recommended.

Contamination Prevention and Cleaning: Fiber optics are sensitive to dust; the operating area must be kept dust-free. When cleaning, wipe in one direction, perpendicular to the lint-free paper.

Preventing Knots and Bending: Avoid small-radius bends in the fiber. Maintain a natural transition during operation to prevent "dead knots."

Environmental Management: Ensure the operating environment is clean, stable, and vibration-free.

Connector Protection: Immediately before and after rewinding to protect the fiber end face.

Process Monitoring: Closely monitor length measurement errors (recommended ≤0.1mm/m) to detect physical deformation caused by stress as early as possible.

Specific damage caused by fiber compression: