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Factory connectors spliced into the cable

A fiber pigtail is a short length of fiber with a factory-fitted connector on one end and bare fiber on the other. The bare end is fusion spliced to a cable fiber, giving that fiber a high-quality connector without field polishing.
Fiber Optic Pigtails

Single-mode and multimode with SC, LC, FC, or ST.

Factory-quality connectors fused to cable fibers for lower loss and more consistent terminations than field assembly.

Product Collection

Fittings and hardware

Fiber types, connectors, polish, color-coded sets, and bundled packs.

Single-mode pigtails

Single-mode pigtails

Used for GPON, FTTH, and long-distance networks.

Multimode pigtails

Multimode pigtails

For shorter in-building links.

Connector options

Connector options

SC, LC, FC, and ST.

Polish options

Polish options

UPC and APC.

Color-coded pigtails

Color-coded pigtails

Matching standard fiber color codes for multi-fiber cables.

Bundled sets

Bundled sets

Multiple pigtails for multi-fiber terminations.

Key Benefits

Why purpose-made fittings matter.

Consistent factory quality, low loss, and reliable terminations that organize cleanly in splice trays.

05Essential advantages
of this product range
01

Factory quality

Consistent, factory-quality connector performance.

02

Low loss

Low signal loss when fusion spliced correctly.

03

Faster than field assembly

Faster than field-assembling connectors.

04

Reliable terminations

Reliable, repeatable terminations.

05

Tray-friendly

Easy to organize in splice trays.

Typical Uses

Where these products are used.

  • 01Terminating cable fibers inside an ODF
  • 02Terminating drop cable inside a termination box
  • 03Connecting cable fibers to adapters in distribution boxes
  • 04Repairs where a connector must be replaced
What It Fits

Match to equipment and site.

Splicing

Pigtails are fusion spliced to cable fibers; splice protection sleeves and trays are needed.

Connector and polish

Match connector type and polish to adapters and patch cords downstream.

Fiber type

Match to the cable fiber, typically single-mode for GPON.

Enclosures

Mounted in ODFs, FATs, FDBs, and ATBs.

Patch cords

A patch cord plugs into the adapter that the pigtail feeds.

How to Choose

Decisions that get the choice right.

01

Connector and polish

Check what the rest of the network uses.

02

Fiber type

Match to your cable.

03

Length and diameter

Long enough to route neatly inside the enclosure.

04

Quantity

Plan one pigtail per fiber to be terminated.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions

What is the difference between a pigtail and a patch cord?

A pigtail has a connector on one end only and is spliced into the system. A patch cord has connectors on both ends and plugs in.

Why not put a connector directly on the cable?

Splicing a factory-made pigtail usually gives lower loss and more consistent quality than field connector assembly.

Do I need a splicer to use pigtails?

Yes. Pigtails are joined to the cable fibers by fusion splicing.