Access Cabling technician fusion-splicing single-mode fiber with a bench splicer.
Commercial · Fiber

Fusion Splicing Services

Fusion splicing services with sub-0.05 dB average loss.

28+ Years Experience
C-10 / C-7 Contractor
CSLB: 992009
Licensed Commercial Contractor
5 California Offices
California & Nationwide Service

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Commercial Service Overview

Enterprise-grade fusion splicing engineered for commercial buildings.

Fusion Splicing from Access Cabling delivers enterprise-grade fusion splicing engineered by a licensed low-voltage contractor with 28+ years serving California and nationwide clients. Our BICSI-trained technicians design, install, terminate, test and certify every run to TIA/EIA standards so your infrastructure supports current bandwidth demands and future growth.

Fusion splice arc between two aligned single-mode fibers inside a bench splicer.
Key Benefits

Why fusion splicing from Access Cabling

Commercial-grade installation, certified performance, and infrastructure built to last 25+ years.

Certified installation by BICSI-trained technicians
Manufacturer warranties up to 25 years on structured cabling
Fluke DSX certification reports on every project
Licensed C-10 / C-7 low-voltage contractor
24/7 emergency response and MAC services
Nationwide coverage with California headquarters
Installation Process

Our proven commercial cabling process

A repeatable, engineered process — refined over 28 years and thousands of sites.

  1. Step 1

    Free on-site survey and needs assessment

  2. Step 2

    Engineered design with rack elevations and pathway plans

  3. Step 3

    Scheduled installation with minimal business disruption

  4. Step 4

    Termination, testing, labeling and documentation

  5. Step 5

    Fluke certification and as-built drawings delivered

Technical Standards & Testing

TIA-compliant. Fluke-certified. Fully documented.

Every fusion splicing follows TIA-568, TIA-606 labeling, NEC 800 and applicable manufacturer specifications. Fluke DSX Versiv certification and full as-built documentation are delivered at project close.

  • TIA-568 structured cabling standards
  • TIA-606 labeling and administration
  • TIA-942 data center infrastructure
  • Fluke DSX-8000 channel and link certification
  • Manufacturer certified installer for Panduit, CommScope, Leviton
Access Cabling technician fusion-splicing single-mode fiber with a bench splicer.
Industries Served

Fusion Splicing for every commercial environment

28+
Years
5
CA Offices
50
States
12M+
Feet Installed
Local Service Area

Fusion Splicing across California & nationwide

Local crews dispatched daily from five California offices. Multi-site rollouts across all 50 states.

Fusion Splicing by city

Jump straight to the fusion splicing page for your market — each city page lists the local office, phone number and recent projects.

In Depth

A closer look at fusion splicing

Commercial fusion splicing services across California — single-mode, multimode, and ribbon fusion splicing for new backbones, OSP splice cases, mid-span repairs, and pigtail terminations. Access Cabling operates Fujikura 90S+ and Sumitomo T-72C core-alignment splicers targeting sub-0.05 dB splice loss with bidirectional OTDR verification on every splice. Same-day emergency dispatch available. Licensed C-10/C-7 (CSLB #992009), BICSI-trained crews.

What core-alignment fusion splicing gets you

Core-alignment splicers image the actual glass core of each fiber and physically align the cores (not just the cladding) before the arc. On single-mode this consistently delivers 0.02-0.05 dB splice loss versus 0.05-0.15 dB from cladding-alignment splicers — a real difference on long spans, high fiber counts, or links close to the loss budget.

Ribbon vs. single-fiber splicing

For high-count OSP and hyperscale data-center trunks (144-864 strands and up) we use mass-fusion ribbon splicers that fuse 4, 8, or 12 fibers simultaneously. A 288-strand splice case that takes 8-10 hours single-fiber can be done in 2-3 hours on ribbon. Single-fiber splicers are still used for pigtails, low-count backbones, and any restoration work on non-ribbon cable.

Splice protection and organization

Every fusion splice gets a 60mm heat-shrink protection sleeve with a stainless rod (or a 40mm for ribbon), organized in a splice tray inside the panel or splice case. Trays are labeled per TIA-606-B with strand ID, splice number, and measured loss. Slack storage keeps 1-2m per fiber inside the tray for future re-splice access.

Documentation delivered with every splice job

Splice log (every splice, measured loss, direction, splicer serial number), bidirectional .sor OTDR files, Tier 1 insertion-loss report when the link end-to-end is accessible, connector inspection photos on the pigtails, and a bound PDF closeout. Delivered same day for emergency work.

Related Topics
  • Core-Alignment Splicers
  • Ribbon Fusion Splicing
  • Splice Loss Testing
  • OTDR Verification
  • Aerial Fiber Splicing
  • OSP Splice Cases
  • Pigtail Termination
  • TIA-598 Color Code
Ready To Build?

Request a quote for your fusion splicing project

Share your scope — square footage, drop or device count, and timeline — and a senior estimator returns a written, itemized proposal within 48 hours. Free site survey, no obligation.

  • Licensed C-7 / C-10 (CSLB #992009)
  • Fluke-certified, 25-yr warranty
  • California & nationwide crews
  • Written proposal in 48 hours
Manufacturers

Products & manufacturers we install

Vendor-agnostic. We specify best-in-class components for each project — copper, fiber, racks, power, wireless and access control from the industry's leading manufacturers.

  • Panduit
    Copper & Fiber · Certified installer
  • CommScope
    Copper & Fiber
  • Belden
    Copper & Fiber · Belden Certified System Vendor
  • Corning
    Copper & Fiber · Fiber optic systems
  • Leviton
    Copper & Fiber
  • Siemon
    Copper & Fiber
  • Superior Essex
    Copper & Fiber
  • Chatsworth (CPI)
    Racks & Enclosures
  • Middle Atlantic
    Racks & Enclosures
  • APC by Schneider
    Power & UPS
  • Fluke Networks
    Test & Certification · DSX-8000 certification
  • Ubiquiti
    Wireless
  • PDK (ProdataKey)
    Access Control · Cloud access control

Read our guide to the cabling brands behind the world's data centers

Brand references reflect products Access Cabling has installed on commercial projects. Trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What loss should I expect from fusion splices?+

Under 0.05 dB average for single-mode, under 0.10 dB for multimode. Individual splices should not exceed 0.10 dB single-mode or 0.15 dB multimode — anything higher is redone.

Fujikura or Sumitomo — does it matter?+

Both are top-tier core-alignment platforms with equivalent field performance when maintained and calibrated. Fujikura 90S+ dominates North American commercial work; Sumitomo T-72C is common in high-volume telco. We run both.

Do you calibrate splicers regularly?+

Splicers are arc-calibrated at every job start and after significant temperature/altitude changes. Full manufacturer calibration and electrode replacement is on a scheduled interval.

Can you fusion splice at height on aerial spans?+

Yes — with a bucket truck, the splicer runs from the bucket with battery power and inverter-fed heat oven. We follow all pole-attachment safety and CPUC standards on utility poles.

How is fusion splicing priced?+

Per-splice pricing on batch jobs (typically $50-$120 per splice depending on volume and access), plus a mobilization for the splicing truck. Emergency after-hours splicing is T&M at premium rates.

Can you splice pigtails onto existing installed fiber?+

Yes — this is the standard method for single-mode termination. We cut back the field cable, fusion-splice factory pigtails, and mount them in a panel or wall enclosure. Cleaner and lower-loss than field-polished connectors.

Do you provide the pigtails and splice sleeves?+

Yes, and we stock Corning, CommScope, and Panduit LC/SC/MTP pigtails in common wavelengths and jacket ratings, plus 60mm and 40mm splice sleeves for standard and ribbon work.

Can you match colors and strand assignments to my existing scheme?+

Yes. Send us your existing patch schedule and cable color code and we'll match it in the new splice tray. If none exists we default to TIA-598-C strand color coding.

How much does fusion splicing cost?+

Fusion Splicing pricing depends on drop count, cable type, pathway complexity, and building conditions. Most commercial projects range from $150 to $350 per drop installed. Request a free site survey for an itemized quote.

Do you provide fusion splicing nationwide?+

Yes. Access Cabling is headquartered in California with a nationwide technician network for multi-site rollouts across all 50 states.

Is fusion splicing certified and warrantied?+

Every installation is Fluke-tested and certified. Structured cabling installs carry manufacturer warranties of up to 25 years through our Panduit, CommScope, Leviton and Belden partner relationships.

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