Splice Trays
iFiber Optix Fiber Optic Splice Trays provide secure, organized housing for both fusion and mechanical splices — protecting spliced fiber from physical damage while maintaining the orderly fiber arrangement that reliable network performance requires. Engineered for both indoor and outdoor splice hardware, these aluminum trays accommodate loose tube and tight-buffered optical cable designs and integrate directly with Corning Cable Systems interconnection hardware and splice closures.
Proven Design. Rugged Construction.
iFiber Optix splice trays utilize proven fiber organization technology to deliver optimal physical protection across a broad range of splicing applications. The metal-tray series features a rugged aluminum base and cover with crimpable metal tabs for buffer tube strain relief — finished in black powder coat for easy fiber identification and additional environmental protection.
Fiber Optic Splice Tray — Metal Series
Aluminum Construction — Indoor & Outdoor Splice Hardware
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Construction Material | Rugged aluminum (base & cover) |
| Finish | Black powder coat |
| Splice Type | Fusion & Mechanical |
| Cable Design Compatibility | Loose tube & tight-buffered optical cable |
| Deployment Environment | Indoor & Outdoor splice hardware |
| Strain Relief | Crimpable metal tabs + cable tie points |
| System Compatibility | Corning Cable Systems interconnection hardware & splice closures |
| Fiber Identification | Black powder coat — high contrast for visual ID |
Key Features
Applications
iFiber Optix splice trays are deployed wherever organized, protected splice management is required — from carrier infrastructure to enterprise and industrial fiber networks.
Telecommunications Networks
Organize and protect fusion splices in central office splice housings, outside plant closures, and aerial enclosures — where tray durability and reliable fiber organization directly affect carrier network uptime and maintenance efficiency.
Data Centers
Provide secure, organized splice management for backbone and distribution layer fiber in data center splice enclosures — maintaining the clean, structured cable organization that data center operations and future scalability demand.
Industrial Networks
The aluminum construction and powder-coat finish provide the mechanical robustness and environmental protection required in factory automation, process control, and harsh-environment deployments where plastic trays would not provide adequate protection.
Why Choose iFiber Optix Splice Trays?
Proven Design
Utilizes established fiber organization technology to deliver optimal splice protection and organized fiber management across a wide range of splicing methods and cable types — without the learning curve of unfamiliar proprietary systems.
Quality Materials
Aluminum construction with black powder-coat finish provides the durability, corrosion resistance, and fiber identification capability required for long-term deployment in demanding environments — outlasting plastic tray alternatives in outdoor and industrial use.
System Integration
Designed to work directly with Corning Cable Systems interconnection hardware and splice closures — offering a complete, integrated splicing system rather than a standalone component that requires additional hardware to function in a real network deployment.
Versatile Deployment
Indoor and outdoor rating, loose tube and tight-buffered cable compatibility, and fusion and mechanical splice support mean a single tray model covers the breadth of practical splicing applications — simplifying procurement and inventory management.
Frequently Asked Questions
A fiber optic splice tray organizes and physically protects individual fiber splices inside a splice closure or enclosure. It holds fusion or mechanical splice sleeves in fixed positions, manages excess fiber slack with radius-controlled loops, and provides strain relief for buffer tubes entering the tray. Splice trays are the primary component for keeping fiber splices organized, protected, and maintainable within the enclosure — preventing physical damage that would degrade splice performance or require field re-work.
Aluminum splice trays provide superior mechanical strength and long-term durability compared to plastic alternatives — particularly in outdoor splice closures, underground vaults, and industrial environments where temperature cycling, UV exposure, and physical impact would degrade plastic trays over time. The crimpable metal tab strain relief on iFiber Optix aluminum trays also provides a more secure, permanent buffer tube retention than the plastic clip-style strain relief common on lower-cost plastic trays.
Yes. iFiber Optix splice trays accommodate both loose tube and tight-buffered optical cable designs. The multiple strain-relief points — crimpable metal tabs at the tray entry plus additional cable tie attachment points within the tray — can be configured to secure either buffer tube type securely, regardless of the diameter or construction of the incoming cable.
Yes. iFiber Optix splice trays are specifically designed for use with Corning Cable Systems interconnection hardware and splice closures. They function as an integral component of the Corning splicing system — not as a generic accessory — providing direct dimensional and mechanical compatibility with Corning closures without requiring adapters or modification.