SUMITOMO S1V SPLICING MACHINE
The Sumitomo S1V is one of the world’s smallest and lightest fiber optic fusion splicing machines, designed specifically for FTTH deployments. In India, it is priced around ₹84, 999–₹90, 000, making it a cost-effective option for contractors who need portability, speed, and reliability.
🔑 Key Features of Sumitomo S1V
Compact & Lightweight: Only 0.9 kg without battery, 1.2 kg with battery, making it highly portable.
Splice Time: ~6 seconds per splice.
Heating Time: ~15–20 seconds depending on environment.
Battery Life: Approx. 250 splice + heat cycles per charge.
Nanotuneâ„¢ Technology: Automatic fiber tuning for low splice loss.
Electrode Life: ~6, 000 arc discharges before replacement.
Data Storage:
Internal: 200 images / 10, 000 splice records.
With 16GB SD card: 50, 200 images / 20, 000 splice records.
Durability: Designed to withstand harsh field conditions.
📊 Comparison: Sumitomo S1V vs Fujikura 33S vs Swift K33
Feature Sumitomo S1V Fujikura 33S Swift K33
Splicing Type Clad alignment Core alignment Core alignment
Splice Loss ~0.05 dB ~0.02 dB ~0.02 dB
Splice Time 6 sec 7 sec 7 sec
Heating Time 15–20 sec 15–20 sec 18–20 sec
Battery Life ~250 cycles ~200 cycles ~200–250 cycles
Weight 0.9–1.2 kg ~2.0 kg ~2.1 kg
Price (India) ₹84, 999–₹90, 000 ₹1, 04, 000–₹1, 20, 000 ₹1, 65, 000
Best Use Case FTTH contractors FTTH + enterprise Backbone + FTTH
