Can a custom fixture be manufactured for the attached specialized connector? If so, which Krell polishing machine can be used?

Yes. Either NOVA, Scepter or SpecPro base polishers can be used. Please contact forward technical drawings to sales@krelltech.com for review by our engineering group.

Of the four abrasive materials you offer (silicon carbide, aluminium oxide, silicon dioxide, cerium oxide), which material do you recommend for polishing 125um diameter optical fibre (PANDA PM and SM)?

The suggested film types will be dependent upon whether the fiber is being polished bare, or if connectorized. Silicon carbide and aluminum oxide are typically used for bare fibers. Connectorized fiber uses silicon carbide, diamond and silicon dioxide. Please advise your required film diameter.

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?

Standard ambient environmental conditions are fine. Also, no need to storage in darkness, it is suggested to avoid direct sunlight to prevent product fading.

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.

Sapphire components require diamond polishing film. We will send you a listing of available diamond grit abrasives.