3M Brown Aluminium Oxide Fibre Optic Lapping Film, 279.4 mm x 215.9 mm, 5 μm Grade

Achieve smooth ferrule tips quickly and easily with this fibre-optic lapping film from 3M. It's coated with an aluminium-oxide abrasive, which delivers superior strength and hardness. This means the film is ideal for polishing and sharpening fibre-optic connectors. As it's resistant to water, oil and most solvents, you can use it safely in harsh industrial use. The film improves productivity with its fast cutting power, which significantly reduces finishing times. You can use it on various materials, such as glass, plastic or metal.

• Improves the transmission of light and signal particles in fibre-optic connectors for improved reliability

• Communication centres

Yes, fibre optic cables are an excellent choice for long-distance data transfer due to their low rate of signal power loss. When used with the right combination of wavelength and network setup, these cables can carry a signal over hundreds of kilometres.

3M™ Lapping Film Sheet 261X is the standard of 3M’s lapping films. The product is made from precisely graded aluminum oxide particles coated on a 3 mil polyester film. The product provides uniform finishes on various substrates and delivers consistent cut rate, finish and life.

• Tight particle distribution

Lapping film is used for fine polishing and sharpening of a number o fmaterials, and is often used for polishing optical fibre optic connectors.

3M is a leading innovator of abrasive technologies, constantly evolving to provide ideal solutions to industrial and commercial applications. With 3M you can be assured of a wide selection of quality products.