Fiber Optic Splicing Services

Fiber splicing is the backbone of modern telecommunications. Richesin Engineering's certified splicing technicians deliver precision fusion splicing services for outside plant, data center, and enterprise fiber networks. We handle everything from single-fiber emergency restoration to large-scale ribbon fiber splicing projects.

What We Deliver

Fusion splicing to industry standards (0.1dB or better average loss)
OTDR testing and certification for every splice point
Single-mode and multimode fiber splicing
Ribbon fiber and mass fusion splicing
Emergency fiber restoration — 24/7 availability
Splice enclosure installation and sealing
Fiber documentation and loss testing reports
OSP and inside plant environments
Underground, aerial, and direct-buried applications
Hazardous location and remote site experience

Our Process

1

Site Assessment

Evaluate splice location, fiber type, access requirements, and safety considerations.

2

Cable Preparation

Properly strip, clean, and prepare fiber ends for splicing using precision tooling.

3

Fusion Splicing

Execute precision fusion splices meeting or exceeding project loss specifications.

4

OTDR Testing

Verify every splice with OTDR testing from both directions and document results.

5

Enclosure & Protection

Install and seal splice enclosures for long-term environmental protection.

6

Certification

Deliver complete test results, loss calculations, and splice documentation.

Fiber optic fusion splicing by Richesin Engineering technician

Serving Oregon, Alaska & Hawaii

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Frequently Asked Questions

Fusion splicing is the process of permanently joining two fiber optic cables using an electric arc to melt the glass ends together. It creates a near-seamless connection with very low signal loss — typically less than 0.1 dB per splice — and is the gold standard for OSP, ISP, and enterprise fiber networks.

A typical splice closure with 12–24 fibers takes 2–4 hours including prep, splicing, OTDR testing, and enclosure sealing. Larger splice cases with 96–288 fibers may take a full day. Emergency restoration splicing can often be completed within 4–8 hours of dispatch.

Yes — every splice job includes OTDR (Optical Time Domain Reflectometer) testing to verify splice loss, identify any faults, and document the full fiber span. We provide OTDR trace reports with every project for your records.

We splice all common fiber types including single-mode (OS1/OS2), multimode (OM1–OM5), armored cable, ribbon fiber, and loose-tube or tight-buffered construction. We work with aerial, direct-buried, conduit, and indoor fiber.

Yes. Richesin Engineering provides emergency fiber restoration for cut or damaged cables. We carry splicing equipment and spare materials for rapid response to service-affecting outages in Oregon, Alaska, and Hawaii.