MDC Connector Assembly

building MDC connectors requires
specific fixturing and tooling

MDC connectors are designed for optimal stability exceeding the requirements of Telcordia GR-326 for carrier or data center applications. The MDC is a two fiber very small form factor connector manufactured with proven 1.25mm ferrule technology used in industry standard LC connectors.

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Assembly of the MDC Connector requires specific equipment and processes.

Fiber Optic Center is the industry connection to the recommended materials and equipment designed specifically for MDC connector assemblies. Integrating our manufacturing knowledge into our customers’ worldwide operations begins with the best practices and selections listed below on this page.

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MDC Connector Fixture and Tooling

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Tooling

Schleuniger FO-7010 Kevlar Cutting Machine
The FO 7010 Kevlar Cutting Machine cuts and removes Kevlar fibers from fiber optic cables. Kevlar, used as a strength member, is very difficult to cut with comm...
Schleuniger US-2545 Jacket Stripping Machine
The US 2545 is a high performance, pneumatically operated bench top cable and wire stripping machine as well as a jacket stripping machine for fiber optic cable...
Ripley® Miller 5.25″ Electrican Scissors with Scraper and File
The Ripley^® Miller 5.25” Electrician Scissors are used to cut and strip 19 AWG and 23 AWG wire with ease. Made from through-hardened steel and fin...
Fisnar QuantX™ 20 Gauge Stainless Steel Blunt End Dispensing Needle - 1.5 inch
The Fishman QuantX™ Blunt End UV-Bonded Dispensing Tip features durable polypropylene hubs and stainless steel cannulas. With its double helix luer lock desig...
Fisnar QuantX™ 3cc Syringe Barrel - Clear
QuantX™ Syringe Barrels are crafted using a highly precise manufacturing process, ensuring minimal resistance and consistent parallel uniformity throughout th...
Fisnar Quantx 3cc Barrel Adapter Assembly - 3 Ft
QuantX™ syringe barrel adapter assemblies are provided with a convenient push-to-connect fitting to connect to the controller from the syringe barrel. Fitted ...
Air-Tite 3cc Epoxy Syringe with 20 Gauge Stainless Steel Straight Dispensing Needle - 1.5 inch
This Air-Tite 3cc syringe has a 1.5-inch 20 gauge stainless steel straight needle and a secure Luer Lock cap. Ideal for precise fluid applications, it is perfec...
Jonard Tri-Hole Fiber Optic Jacket and Buffer Stripper
The Jonard Tools JIC-375 Three Hole Fiber Optic Stripper performs all common fiber stripping functions. This fiber optic stripper features the following:
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Miller KS-1 Kevlar Shears
- Durable, lightweight & ergonomic shears ideal for cutting Kevlar® strength fibers & other materials
- Single micro-serrated blade reduces slippage & p...
Miller Fiber Scraps Trash Can
A disposable fiber scraps trash can, the safest means of disposing of glass fiber scraps because it can be incinerated when full.
Schleuniger FO-7030 Buffer and Coating Stripper
The FiberStrip 7030 portable fiber optic buffer- and coating stripper is designed for use during installation of fiber optic cable systems. An ideal companion t...
Miller Polishing/Work Mat - Black (22"x14")
A Fiber-Safe 14" x 22" black vinyl polishing work mat for easy visibility of fiber scraps. The mat can also serve as a sub-surface for fiber polishing cloths. T...
Piano Wires, 12 Per Vial
LW Scientific E8 Centrifuge - Fixed Speed
The LW Scientific E8 Centrifuge is engineered for superior performance, offering higher speeds for faster, cleaner epoxy separations and quieter operation, maki...
Menda 4oz. Dispenser Bottle
This dispenser bottle is used with isopropyl alcohol and a lint free wipe to clean connectors and other optical equipment.
Fisnar QuantX™ 3cc Pistons - Smooth Flow - Green
Fisnar QuantX™ 3cc Pistons for Syringe Barrels are engineered to enhance dispensing precision. These smooth flow green pistons prevent air entrapment and mate...
Techcon TS250 Epoxy Dispensing Machine
The Techcon TS250 Epoxy Dispensing Machine accurately and consistently dispenses low, medium, and high-viscosity epoxies and adhesives. This advanced epoxy disp...
Techcon 700 Series 3cc Barrel Adapter Assembly - 3 Ft
Receiver head assemblies are the connecting link between dispensers/controllers and Syringe barrels. They provide a safe connection for accident proof dispensin...
Schleuniger B300 Programmable Stripping Machine
The B300 is the right choice for all those who require a particularly powerful and user-friendly strip machine. It impresses with an excellent price-performance...
Fisnar DC100 MAX Digital Epoxy Dispensing Machine
The Fisnar DC100 MAX Epoxy and Adhesive Dispenser is a versatile, high-precision adhesive and epoxy dispenser designed to achieve exceptional levels of process ...

Epoxy

ÅngströmBond® AB9123 High Temperature Epoxy, Heat Cure (2.5g)
The ÅngströmBond^® 9123 Epoxy is a very fast-curing, high-temperature fiber optic connector epoxy. This low viscosity epoxy produces a very high-st...
EPO-TEK® 353ND High Temperature Epoxy, Heat Cure (2.5g)
The EPO-TEK® 353ND Epoxy is a two-component, high-temperature epoxy designed for semiconductor, hybrid, fiber optic, and medical applications. 2.5g packet.

Curing

Molex 2.5mm Optical Fiber Protection Tube for Epoxy Curing Oven
The Molex 2.5mm optical fiber protection tube for epoxy curing ovens is designed to protect fibers from breaking during the curing process. This tube makes curi...

Crimp

US Conec Crimp Tool, Frame Only
US Conec provides a precision-engineered fiber optic crimping tool tailored for each MTP connector solution. This crimp hand tool is compatible with all US Cone...
US Conec MMC Crimp Die - 2.0-2.5mm Round
US Conec Crimp Dies play a crucial role in shaping and securing MDC or MMC connectors during the crimping process, ensuring a reliable and durable optical conne...
US Conec MMC Crimp Guide - 2.0-2.5mm Round
The US Conec MMC alignment guide is designed to assist the crimp die in correctly positioning and aligning MMC connectors to be crimped. Works with the US Conec...
US Conec MMC Crimp Die and Guide Kit - 2.0-2.5mm Round
US Conec Crimp Dies play a crucial role in shaping and securing MDC or MMC connectors during the crimping process, ensuring a reliable and durable optical conne...

Fiber Cleaving

Ideal DualScribe Double-Ended Wedge Tip Ruby Scribe
Phenix Fibersect Vacuum Dust Collector - 110V
The fibersect quickly cuts off the epoxy/fibers protruding from the face of connector ferrules including MTs. First Pass Yield and throughput are improved by mi...
Phenix Fibersect Vacuum Dust Collector - 220V
The fibersect quickly cuts off the epoxy/fibers protruding from the face of connector ferrules including MTs. First Pass Yield and throughput are improved by mi...
Phenix fibersect.single™, Mechanical Connector Cleaver for Single Fiber Connectors
The fibersect.single™ quickly cuts off the epoxy and fibers protruding from the face of connector ferrules during the installation process. It produces a flat...
Phenix Fibersect MDC Adapter
The fibersect quickly cuts off the epoxy/fibers protruding from the face of connector ferrules including MTs. First Pass Yield and throughput are improved by mi...
Phenix Fibersect MDC-J Adapter
The fibersect quickly cuts off the epoxy/fibers protruding from the face of connector ferrules including MTs. First Pass Yield and throughput are improved by mi...

Polishing

Domaille Locking Rubber Polishing Pad - 5" Disc, 70 Durometer
Domaille Engineering Gold Series Precision Locking Rubber Polishing Pads are designed for polishing optical fiber connectors while maintaining precise control o...
Seikoh Giken Glass Polishing Pad - 5" Disc, 4.9mm Thick (1pc)
The Seikoh Giken PG5X-490-SR3/1 Glass Polishing Pad provides a flat, durable surface essential for fiber optic polishing. This glass pad ensures a precise, flat...
Seikoh Giken Glass Polishing Pad with GA5D - 5" Disc, 4.9mm Thick (1pc)
The Seikoh Giken PG5X-490-00/1 Glass Polishing Pad provides a flat, durable surface essential for fiber optic polishing. This glass pad ensures a precise, flat ...
Seikoh Giken Rubber Polishing Pad - 5" Disc, 5.0 mm Thick, 90 Durometer (1pc)
The Seikoh Giken Rubber Polishing Pad provides a durable, flat surface essential for polishing fiber optic connectors with lapping film. Its shore d hardness en...
Domaille Locking Rubber Polishing Pad - 5" Disc, 90 Durometer
Domaille Engineering Gold Series Precision Locking Rubber Polishing Pads are designed for polishing optical fiber connectors while maintaining precise control o...
Seikoh Giken Rubber Polishing Pad - 5" Disc, 5.0mm Thick, 80 Durometer (1pc)
The Seikoh Giken Rubber Polishing Pad provides a durable, flat surface essential for polishing fiber optic connectors with lapping film. Its shore d hardness en...
Domaille 5" Locking Glass Polishing Plate for Fiber Optic Connectors
The Domaille Engineering 5" Locking Glass Polishing Plate offers a durable and flat surface crucial for precise fiber optic polishing. This lapping plate provid...
Seikoh Giken Custom Wide Handles for MT and IPC Holder - Economy
Air Blower for Seikoh Giken SFP-560A Fiber Optic Polishing Machine
The Seikoh Giken Air Blower for the SFP-560A fiber optic polishing machine helps keep your workspace clean by blowing away debris and contaminants from the poli...
Seikoh Giken SFP-560A MT Polishing Fixture Washing Station
The Seikoh Giken SFP-560A MT Polishing Fixture Washing Station is built for durability and ease of use. Its metal construction provides long-lasting reliability...
Domaille AbraSave® 'C' 18-Port MDC Connector Polishing Fixture
The Domaille Engineering PFC-MDC-18 AbraSave® 'C' Polishing Fixture is designed to work with all Domaille polishing machines and the OptiSpec® DE8880 Inspecti...
Domaille AbraSave® 'C' 18-Port MDC/APC Connector Polishing Fixture
The Domaille Engineering PFC-MDC82-18 AbraSave® 'C' Polishing Fixture is designed to work with all Domaille polishing machines and the OptiSpec® DE8880 Inspec...
Domaille AbraSave® 'C' 16-Port MDC Junior Connector Polishing Fixture
The Domaille Engineering PFC-DCX-MDCJ-16 AbraSave® 'C' Polishing Fixture is designed to work with all Domaille polishing machines and the OptiSpec® DE8880 Ins...
Domaille AbraSave® 'C' 16-Port MDC/APC Junior Connector Polishing Fixture
The Domaille Engineering PFC-DCX-MDCJ82-16 AbraSave® 'C' Polishing Fixture is designed to work with all Domaille polishing machines and the OptiSpec® DE8880 I...
Domaille APM-HDC-5400 Programmable Fiber Optic Polishing Machine
The Domaille APM-HDC-5400 is a high-precision, advanced fiber optic polishing machine designed to provide reliable, automated polishing for fiber optic connecto...
Seikoh Giken SFP-550 IPC 24-Port MDC Connector Holder
The Seikoh Giken SFP-550 IPC Connector Holder is designed to securely and precisely hold MDC fiber optic connectors in place during polishing. The holder accomm...
Seikoh Giken SFP-550 IPC 24-Port MDC/APC Connector Holder
The Seikoh Giken SFP-550 IPC Connector Holder is designed to securely and precisely hold MDC/APC fiber optic connectors in place during polishing. The holder ac...
Seikoh Giken SFP-550 IPC 24-Port MDC-JR Connector Holder
The Seikoh Giken SFP-550 IPC Connector Holder is designed to securely and precisely hold MDC-JR fiber optic connectors in place during polishing. The holder acc...
Seikoh Giken SFP-550 IPC 12-Port MDC Connector Holder
The Seikoh Giken SFP-550 IPC Connector Holder is designed to securely and precisely hold MDC fiber optic connectors in place during polishing. The holder accomm...
Seikoh Giken SFP-550 IPC 48-Port MDC Connector Holder
The Seikoh Giken SFP-550 IPC Connector Holder is designed to securely and precisely hold MDC fiber optic connectors in place during polishing. The holder accomm...
Seikoh Giken SFP-560A3C Auto Clamp Programmable Fiber Optic Polishing Machine with Consumable Input
Seikoh Giken’s SFP-560A3C Polishing Machine provides high-volume fiber optic connector assemblers with an ultra-ruggedized polisher for 24/7/365 operation. Wi...
Seikoh Giken SFP-550 12-Port MTRJ/PC Connector Polishing Fixture
The Seikoh Giken SFP-550 Polishing Fixture is engineered to securely and precisely hold MTRJ/PC fiber optic connectors during polishing. This holder supports up...
Seikoh Giken SFP-550 24-Port MTRJ/PC Connector Polishing Fixture
The Seikoh Giken SFP-550 Polishing Fixture is engineered to securely and precisely hold MTRJ/PC fiber optic connectors during polishing. This holder supports up...
24-Port MDC/APC Connector DPC Polishing Holder for Seikoh Giken SFP-560A Polishing Machine
The Seikoh Giken SFP-560 DPC Connector Polishing Holder is engineered for high-precision polishing of MDC/APC fiber optic connectors. Designed to securely hold ...
24-Port MDC/PC Connector DPC Polishing Holder for Seikoh Giken SFP-560A Polishing Machine
The Seikoh Giken SFP-560 DPC Polishing Holder is engineered for high-precision polishing of MDC/PC fiber optic connectors. Designed to securely hold up to 24 co...
24-Port MDC-JR/PC Connector DPC Polishing Holder for Seikoh Giken SFP-560A Polishing Machine
The Seikoh Giken SFP-560A DPC Polishing Holder is engineered for high-precision polishing of MDC-JR/PC fiber optic connectors. Designed to securely hold up to 2...
24-Port MDC-JR/APC Connector DPC Polishing Holder for Seikoh Giken SFP-560A Polishing Machine
The Seikoh Giken SFP-560A DPC Polishing Holder is engineered for high-precision polishing of MDC-JR/APC fiber optic connectors. Designed to securely hold up to ...

Film

ÅngströmLap® Sequoia Diamond Lapping Film Disc - 5 inch 9µm (micron)
The ÅngströmLap Sequoia Diamond Lapping Film is an abrasive film used for polishing the end-face of fiber optic connectors. Its purpose is to shape the fiber ...
ÅngströmLap® Sequoia Diamond Lapping Film Disc - 5 inch 5µm (micron)
The ÅngströmLap Sequoia Diamond Lapping Film is an abrasive film used for polishing the end-face of fiber optic connectors. Its purpose is to shape the fiber ...
ÅngströmLap® Sequoia Diamond Lapping Film Disc - 5 inch 1µm (micron)
The ÅngströmLap Sequoia Diamond Lapping Film is an abrasive film used for polishing the end-face of fiber optic connectors. Its purpose is to shape the fiber ...
ÅngströmLap® Ultimas™-U Final Polish Lapping Film Disc - 5 inch
The ÅngströmLap® Ultimas™-U New Final Polish Lapping Film is designed to maintain ferrule geometry while enhancing return loss and surface quality. Utilizi...
Seikoh Giken 5" SiO2 Final Polish Lapping Film
The Seikoh Giken Silicon Dioxide Final Polish Lapping Film maintains the shape of the ferrule and enhances return loss and surface quality. Final Polish Films u...
ÅngströmLap® Ultimas-P New Final Polish Lapping Film Disc - 5 inch
The ÅngströmLap^® Ultimas-P New Final Polish Lapping Film maintains the shape of the ferrule and improves the return loss and surface quality. Fina...
ÅngströmBrush® ABR70 Flock Pile Lapping Film Disc - 5 inch
The ÅngströmBrush® ABR70 Flock Pile Lapping FIlm can be used as a cleaning pad in between each polishing step or simply after the final polishing step. The t...
ÅngströmLap® Silicon Carbide Lapping Film Disc - 5 inch 5µm (micron)
ÅngströmLap Silicon Carbide Lapping Film is a more aggressive abrasive film material, often recommended over Aluminum Oxide Lapping Film for epoxy and glass r...
ÅngströmLap® Silicon Carbide Lapping Film Disc - 5 inch 5µm (micron), PSA
ÅngströmLap Silicon Carbide Lapping Film is a more aggressive abrasive film material, often recommended over Aluminum Oxide Lapping Film for epoxy and glass r...
FOS-022 Final Polish Lapping Film Disc, 5 inch
The FOS-22 Final Polish Lapping Film is designed to maintain ferrule geometry while enhancing return loss and surface quality. These films polish 1.25mm and 2.5...
ÅngströmLap® Silicon Carbide Lapping Film Disc - 5 inch 16µm (micron)
ÅngströmLap Silicon Carbide Lapping Film is a more aggressive abrasive film material, often recommended over Aluminum Oxide Lapping Film for epoxy and glass r...

End Face Geometry Testing

DORC ZX-1 micro PMS+ PRO Single Fiber Interferometer - 1.25mm
The ZX-1 micro PMS+ is a modular system allowing many different configurations and price points. Insert and remove connectors, focus, centering and reference m...

Visual Inspection

Viavi FVAi 200/400x Digital Inspection Scope, 3.5" LCD
The new FVAi digital bench-top microscope is the ideal inspection solution for fiber connector production. It gives users a single system that is scalable to op...
Dimension Easycheck/Autocheck CS/SN/MDC Adapter
Dimension 400x Easycheck V2 Digital Capture 8" LCD Integrated Monitor - MTP
EasyCheck V2 is a Digital Fiber Endface Inspector developed by Dimension , which adopts a digital solution to upgrade the software and hardware of the previous ...
Viavi FMAX Series MDC Adapter
FMAX Series adapters the next generation of adapters directed for patch cord inspection and are highly recommended for new deployments and projects. These adapt...
Viavi FMAX Series MDC/APC Adapter
FMAX Series adapters the next generation of adapters directed for patch cord inspection and are highly recommended for new deployments and projects. These adapt...

Optical Testing

Viavi MAP-300 SM IL/RL (1310/1550nm)
One single-slot module contains up to four sources (1310, 1490, 1550, 1625 nm), and integrated power meter, and an optional 2x2 optical switch for automated bid...
Viavi MAP-300 50um MM IL (850/1300nm)
The mIL-A2 is a fully EF-compliant (ISO IEC 14763-3) multimode Insertion Loss test module for use with the Viavi advanced MAP-300 platform. Available in 50um or...
Viavi MAP-300 3-Slot Mainframe
3 Slot 3U Half 19-in LightTest Benchtop Mainframe

From the original Multiple Applic...
Viavi MAP-300 MDC Detector Adapter - Locking Style

Cleaning

OPTIPOP-R Fiber Cleaning Cassette for MTP®-F Connectors
The OPTIPOP R is a refillable fiber optic cleaning cassette designed to lower the cost per clean, making it ideal for production facilities, data center install...
CLETOP-SB Fiber Optic Connector Cleaning Cassette, White Tape
The CLETOP™ optical fiber connector cleaner is a rugged, handheld tool designed to clean fiber optic connector end faces quickly and effectively. It provides ...
Viavi CleanBlastPRO™ Fiber Optic Cleaner
The Viavi CleanBlastPRO™ is an advanced, automated fiber end-face cleaning system designed for connectivity manufacturers to deploy easily across their produc...
Viavi CleanBlastPRO™ Manual Refill Kit for 225 ml Solvent Bottle
The Manual Refill Kit is designed for use with the Viavi CleanBlastPRO™ Fiber End Face Cleaning System. This kit allows you to refill the internal solvent tan...
AFL One-Click® Ferrule Cleaner for CS & MDC Duplex Connectors
The AFL One-Click® Cleaner is an easy-to-use option for cleaning CS and MDC Duplex fiber optic connectors on jumpers and in adapters. Simply insert the One-Cli...
Kimtech Science™ Kimwipes™ Delicate Task Cleaning Wipes - 8.2" x 4.39", 286 Wipes/Box
Kimtech Science™ Kimwipes® by Kimberly-Clark provide delicate, precision wiping for critical cleaning tasks. These wipes are the go-to choice for cleaning su...
Viavi CleanBlast MDC Bulkhead Tip - Contact Free
Viavi CleanBlast MDC Bulkhead Tip Patch Cord Adapter - Contact Free
MicroCare Sticklers™ Fiber Cleaning Fluid - 8oz. Bottle
The MicroCare Sticklers™ Fiber Cleaning Fluid is a high-purity, fast-drying solvent designed to clean dust, lint, polishing grit, oils, and fingerprints from ...