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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.

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
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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".

Polishing Films Precision Rubber Pads Polishing Films Polishing films are available for processing all industry standard optical connectors and bare fibers. Abrasive materials include:  Silicon carbide  Aluminum oxide  Silicon dioxide  Cerium oxide PSA, non-PSA and flock versions are also available depending upon material. Grit sizes range from 30 micron to 0.02 micron. Film diameters: 5”, 4” and 2” Contact KrellTech for custom film types and configurations. Rubber Pads These rubber pads are precision ground for flatness and uniformity. A variety of disk hardness provides the ability to control endface geometries during the polishing process. Standard pads include:  90 durometer (black)  70 durometer (purple)  40 durometer (orange) Specialty pads include:  Glass disks  Hybrid rubber/glass disks Disk/pad diameters: 5”, 4”, 2” Contact KrellTech for custom pad hardness. and diameters. krell technologies, inc. · tel: (732) 617-7091 · sales@krelltech.com · www.krelltech.com

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