FC/APC Pigtail

Name: FC/APC Pigtail
Brand: Ever Expresslink
SKU: fc-apc-pigtail-348

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FC/APC Pigtail is part of the various pigtail range built by Ever Expresslink Limited in Ningbo, China. It is built on the FC (Ferrule Connector) interface.

Pre-terminated tails that put the factory end face inside your splice tray

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Product Overview

FC/APC Pigtail is part of the various pigtail range built by Ever Expresslink Limited in Ningbo, China. It is built on the FC (Ferrule Connector) interface.

The screw coupling keeps end-face contact stable when the rack is vibrating or when technicians work on neighboring ports, which is why FC stayed the default on test sets, monitoring gear and older carrier equipment. FC needs the alignment key to seat in the adapter slot before the nut is tightened. Cross-threading a keyed FC is the single most common cause of high loss on an FC link.

APC puts an 8-degree angle on the end face so that reflected light is thrown into the cladding instead of back down the core. Specify APC on PON, RF-over-glass and CATV paths where back-reflection has to be pushed as low as possible. Green housing marks it.

Key Benefits

Supplied as FC/APC Pigtail, so the part you receive matches the designation you ordered against
APC end face: Specify APC on PON, RF-over-glass and CATV paths where back-reflection has to be pushed as low as possible. Green housing marks it.
Tail lengths chosen for the enclosure so routing stays inside the bend radius
Connector end face made and tested under factory conditions
Field work reduced to a fusion splice, which the splicer measures for you
Bundle versions load a twelve-fiber tray in one pass

Problems It Solves

Splice trays loaded one fiber at a time when a bundle would do it in a single operation
Color coding that does not survive the transition from cable to tray
Pigtail tails too short to route properly inside a closure, forcing tight bends
Mismatched polish between the pigtail and the distribution frame

Application Scenarios

Single-mode monitoring taps
Building custom terminal boxes on an assembly bench
Emergency restoration of a damaged distribution cable
Terminating feeder cable inside a dome or horizontal splice closure
Loading 12-fiber trays in a rack-mounted ODF

Who It Is For

Assembly houses building their own boxes and terminal units
FTTH contractors terminating distribution cable into closures and boxes
ODF and patch panel builders loading splice trays at scale
Central office teams splicing onto backbone cable

Technical Features

FC (Ferrule Connector) interface
FC needs the alignment key to seat in the adapter slot before the nut is tightened. Cross-threading a keyed FC is the single most common cause of high loss on an FC link.
Color-coded buffer following standard fiber identification order
Bundle and fan-out versions for multi-fiber trays
Waterproof versions for outdoor and direct-entry enclosures
Factory-polished ferrule with inspected end face

Materials

Zirconia ceramic ferrule
900 µm tight-buffered fiber or bare fiber tail
Aramid yarn reinforcement where the design carries load
Thermoplastic boot and housing
Furcation tubing on bundle versions

Specifications

Product Designation	FC/APC pigtail
Product Family	Various Pigtail
Connector Interface	FC (Ferrule Connector)
End Face Polish	APC
Manufactured In	Ningbo, China
Warranty	One year against defects in materials and workmanship

Values shown are those carried by the product designation. Dimensional and optical values for a specific order are confirmed on the quotation.

Manufacturing Process

Fiber kitting and buffer color verification
Connector assembly, epoxy cure and polish
End-face inspection and loss measurement
Tail cutting to the ordered length and buffer stripping preparation
Bundling and furcation for multi-fiber versions
Coiling, labeling and individual packing

Quality Control

End-face geometry and cleanliness inspection on every connector
Insertion loss and return loss measurement before packing
Buffer color sequence verified against the order for bundles
Tail length verified against the works order
Waterproof versions pressure-checked on a sample basis

Customization Options

Tail length matched to the enclosure you are loading
Simplex, bundle, fan-out and waterproof formats
UPC or APC polish
Buffer color sequence to your own convention
Ribbon-compatible versions for mass fusion splicing

Compared With Other Options

SC	SC seats faster with a push-pull motion; FC holds up better where the cabinet vibrates or ports get bumped
ST	ST twists on with a bayonet in a quarter turn; FC's threaded nut takes longer but resists loosening
UPC version	UPC uses a domed end face for direct core contact and suits general data and enterprise work. Specify APC where back reflection is a limiting factor.

Use Guide

Handling FC/APC Pigtail

Before You Order

Check buffer color against the tray plan before stripping anything
Strip, clean and cleave to the splicer's stated dimensions
Fusion splice and record the splicer's loss estimate

In Service

Protect the splice with a heat-shrink sleeve and seat it in the tray
Coil the tail inside the tray without dropping below the fiber's bend radius
Cap the connector until the frame side is ready to be patched

FAQ

Questions About FC/APC Pigtail

What do you need from us to quote FC/APC Pigtail?

The quantity, the destination and anything that has to match on your side: connector and polish at each end, fiber mode and core size, and length where the item is an assembly. If you are matching a part you already buy, send the sample and we will quote against it.

Can FC/APC Pigtail be supplied with a different connector interface?

Yes. FC (Ferrule Connector) is what this designation carries, and the same family is stocked across the other mainstream connector standards. Tell us the port you have to mate with and we will confirm the equivalent part.

Can I get APC pigtails for a PON build?

Yes. APC is normally what you want on PON and RF-over-glass distribution because the angled end face pushes reflections out of the core. Specify APC per order and the housings will be green.

Are waterproof pigtails available for outdoor enclosures?

Yes, we supply waterproof pigtail versions intended for direct entry into outdoor closures and pedestals. Confirm the gland and enclosure type on your inquiry.

Why use a pigtail instead of terminating the cable directly?

Because a factory-made end face is more repeatable than one polished in a closure. Splicing a pigtail on moves the difficult step indoors and leaves the field crew a fusion splice whose loss the machine reports.