The Fujikura 19S is a fully ruggedized, fixed v-groove type fusion splicer, providing consistent, low loss, splice performance. The new design streamlines the steps required to complete splices, resulting in greater productivity. Configurable automation features allow you to customize the operation of the machine to best suit your particular splicing technique and process. A new programmable automatic wind protector closes and begins the splicing process after clamping the fibers in position or pressing the set button. Once the splice is completed, not only is the wind protector opened, but one of the sheath clamps, you decide which, is automatically raised making removal of the fibers fast and easy Similarly, the "clamshell" design of the tube heater clamps the splice protection sleeve and applies heat from both sides which results in a reduced shrink time of just 14 seconds.