The 90R is a mass fusion splicer capable of splicing up to 16-fibre ribbons. The 90R series is the first of its kind with an innovative user replaceable V-groove assembly which can be quickly and easily fitted in the field to minimise downtime and maximise productivity. In previous mass fusion splicer models, the V-grooves could become dirty over time because they accumulated debris and glass deposits from splicing. That splicing debris could lead to fibre offsets and high losses if the V-grooves weren’t regularly cleaned, which added to the overall process time, so along with providing application versatility, our replaceable V-grooves make cleanliness issues a thing of the past. Spare replaceable V-grooves are supplied as standard items in the 90R kit. Our V-groove design enables splicing of conventional type 12-fibre encapsulated ribbon and SWR (SpiderWeb Ribbon) while also accommodating 250μm and 200μm pitch fibres. The 90R12 can also splice single fibres if required. The 90R’s overall working time has been significantly reduced compared to the previous model (70R+). This is achieved through a combination of improvements including the replaceable V-grooves, reaction time of the automated wind protectors and automated heater, a 5 inch LCD touch screen and Fujikura Active Blade Management Technology, which now can connect to two CT50 cleavers simultaneously.