{"product_id":"fujikura-elct2-16b-replacement-electrodes-afl-s017103","title":"Fujikura ELCT2-16B Replacement Electrodes (AFL S017103) – FSM-90S+ 88S 88R 90R 31S 41S, 5,000 Splices","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFujikura ELCT2-16B Replacement Electrodes (AFL S017103) – Genuine Electrodes for Fujikura FSM-90S+, 88S, 88R, 90R, 31S \u0026amp; 41S Fusion Splicers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFujikura ELCT2-16B\u003c\/strong\u003e (AFL part number \u003cstrong\u003eS017103\u003c\/strong\u003e) is the genuine OEM replacement electrode set for a wide range of Fujikura fusion splicers, including the high-performance \u003cstrong\u003eFSM-90S+, FSM-90S, 88S+, 88S, 88R, 90R, 31S, and 41S\u003c\/strong\u003e. Rated for \u003cstrong\u003e5,000 arc discharges\u003c\/strong\u003e and designed for \u003cstrong\u003etool-free field replacement\u003c\/strong\u003e, the ELCT2-16B delivers consistent arc stability and low splice loss throughout its full service life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElectrodes are the most critical consumable in arc fusion splicing. Using worn or degraded electrodes is the leading cause of increased splice loss, arc instability, and splice failures. Replacing with genuine \u003cstrong\u003eFujikura ELCT2-16B electrodes\u003c\/strong\u003e ensures correct electrode geometry, arc gap, and tungsten composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatible Fujikura Fusion Splicer Models\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFSM-90S+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle-fiber splicer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e✓ Compatible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFSM-90S\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle-fiber splicer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e✓ Compatible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e88S+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle-fiber splicer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e✓ Compatible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e88S\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle-fiber splicer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e✓ Compatible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e88R\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRibbon splicer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e✓ Compatible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90R\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRibbon splicer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e✓ Compatible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e31S\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle-fiber splicer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e✓ Compatible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e41S\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle-fiber splicer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e✓ Compatible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIf your Fujikura splicer model is not listed, please contact us before ordering to confirm compatibility. For FSM-18S, FSM-60S, FSM-70S, FSM-80S, FSM-70R, FSM-19S, and FSM-19R models, see our Fujikura ELCT2-20A electrodes listing.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eELCT2-16B\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAFL Part Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eS017103\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElectrode Life\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~5,000 arc discharges\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReplacement Method\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTool-free field replacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuantity per Package\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 pair (2 electrodes)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOEM Manufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFujikura\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Genuine Fujikura ELCT2-16B Electrodes Matter\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGuaranteed Compatibility \u0026amp; Arc Performance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Genuine OEM electrodes are manufactured to Fujikura’s exact specifications for electrode geometry, tungsten composition, and arc gap.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5,000-Splice Service Life:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long electrode life reduces replacement frequency and maintenance cost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTool-Free Field Replacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove the old electrodes, insert the new pair, run arc calibration, and resume splicing in minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConsistent Arc Stability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Genuine ELCT2-16B electrodes maintain stable, symmetric arc discharge from the first splice to the 5,000th.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible with Both Single-Fiber and Ribbon Splicers:\u003c\/strong\u003e One electrode part number covers your full Fujikura fleet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSigns Your Fujikura Fusion Splicer Needs New Electrodes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe splicer displays an \u003cstrong\u003eelectrode replacement warning\u003c\/strong\u003e or the electrode count approaches 5,000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSplice loss is increasing\u003c\/strong\u003e on fiber types that previously spliced consistently within specification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArc discharge is visibly asymmetric or unstable\u003c\/strong\u003e during the fusion cycle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSplice failures, bubble defects, or fat splices\u003c\/strong\u003e are occurring more frequently\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe splicer’s \u003cstrong\u003earc calibration (arc check)\u003c\/strong\u003e is failing or requiring repeated re-calibration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisible \u003cstrong\u003ewhite tungsten oxide deposits\u003c\/strong\u003e on the electrode tips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Replace Electrodes on a Fujikura Fusion Splicer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower off\u003c\/strong\u003e the splicer and allow it to cool if recently used\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpen the wind protector\u003c\/strong\u003e and locate the electrode holders on both sides of the V-groove\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemove the old ELCT2-16B electrodes\u003c\/strong\u003e — tool-free, simply pull them out of the electrode holders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInsert the new ELCT2-16B electrodes\u003c\/strong\u003e, ensuring correct seating and protrusion length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClose the wind protector\u003c\/strong\u003e and power on the splicer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRun the arc calibration (arc check)\u003c\/strong\u003e from the splicer’s maintenance menu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerform a test splice\u003c\/strong\u003e to verify splice loss is within specification before resuming production splicing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eELCT2-16B vs. ELCT2-20A: Which Fujikura Electrode Do You Need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePart Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCompatible Models\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eElectrode Life\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eELCT2-16B\u003c\/strong\u003e (this listing)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFSM-90S+, FSM-90S, 88S+, 88S, 88R, 90R, 31S, 41S\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~5,000 splices\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eELCT2-20A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFSM-18S, FSM-60S, FSM-70S, FSM-80S, FSM-70R, FSM-19S, FSM-19R\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~4,000 splices\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is the Fujikura ELCT2-16B?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: The Fujikura ELCT2-16B (AFL part number S017103) is the genuine OEM replacement electrode set for Fujikura FSM-90S+, FSM-90S, 88S+, 88S, 88R, 90R, 31S, and 41S fusion splicers. Each package contains one pair (2 electrodes) rated for approximately 5,000 arc discharges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Which Fujikura splicer models use the ELCT2-16B electrodes?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: The ELCT2-16B is compatible with the \u003cstrong\u003eFujikura FSM-90S+, FSM-90S, 88S+, 88S, 88R, 90R, 31S, and 41S\u003c\/strong\u003e. For FSM-18S, FSM-60S, FSM-70S, FSM-80S, FSM-70R, FSM-19S, and FSM-19R models, the correct electrode is the ELCT2-20A.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How long do the Fujikura ELCT2-16B electrodes last?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: The ELCT2-16B electrodes are rated for approximately \u003cstrong\u003e5,000 arc discharges\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Do I need tools to replace the ELCT2-16B electrodes?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: No. The ELCT2-16B is designed for \u003cstrong\u003etool-free field replacement\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Do I need to calibrate the splicer after replacing electrodes?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes. After installing new ELCT2-16B electrodes, always run the splicer’s \u003cstrong\u003earc calibration (arc check)\u003c\/strong\u003e procedure before resuming splicing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Are these genuine Fujikura electrodes?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes. These are genuine Fujikura ELCT2-16B electrodes with AFL part number S017103.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Are the ELCT2-16B electrodes compatible with the Fujikura 88R ribbon splicer?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes. The ELCT2-16B electrodes are fully compatible with the \u003cstrong\u003eFujikura 88R\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e90R\u003c\/strong\u003e ribbon fusion splicers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is the difference between ELCT2-16B and ELCT2-20A?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: The ELCT2-16B is for newer Fujikura splicer models (FSM-90S+, 88S, 88R, 90R, 31S, 41S) with a 5,000-splice life. 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