Series ANT
( fast installation )
Product code: ANT-L-XX
ANT aluminium crimp fiber optic splice protectors
The ANT Series comprises aluminium crimp fiber optic splice protectors for fast installation without heat shrinking. The compact 30 mm protector secures a single fiber splice, while the butyl compound provides a sealed fill around the joint. Once crimped, the protector is ready to be placed in a splice tray.
Made in EU
V-Protect fiber optic splice protectors are manufactured in Poland. European origin, in-house production, and direct process control allow us to ensure consistency, flexibility, and fast product customization for OEM customers and integrators.
W – protector width after crimping
H – protector height after crimping
L – protector length
θ – opening angle before crimping
F1 – aluminium crimp protector for a single fiber
P – 125/200 μm or 125/250 μm primary-coated fiber
00 – standard version
WHY CHOOSE THE ANT SERIES?
✔ Installation without a heater or shrinking cycle
✔ Splice protection ready immediately after crimping
✔ Compact dimensions of 1.2 × 3.3 × 30 mm
✔ Sealed, water-resistant butyl compound
✔ Aluminium body resistant to crushing and puncture
✔ OEM and private-label production
HOW TO ORDER
ANT-30-00(15) – 150 pcs, 10 blisters of 15 protectors
ANT-30-00(30) – 150 pcs, 5 blisters of 30 protectors
ANT-PT – crimp tool for ANT protectors
* Other packing methods are available on request.
PACKING
Each carton contains 150 aluminium ANT protectors. Available arrangements are 10 blisters of 15 protectors and 5 blisters of 30 protectors. The blisters use a reusable closing tape.
Other packing methods are available on request.
OEM AND PRIVATE LABEL
- Made in EU
- Custom product markings
- Custom packaging
- Contract manufacturing
- Non-standard lengths
DETAILED TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
ANT protectors were developed for mechanical protection of single-fiber splices without heat. Their compact crimped cross-section supports installation in splice trays, fiber optic closures and distribution panels where space is limited.
The construction combines a 0.3 mm aluminium body with 0.3 mm butyl compound strips. During crimping, the fiber is sealed in the compound filling the space between the splice and the body. This limits air pockets and stress, while the aluminium body provides resistance to crushing, tension and puncture.
PRODUCT PROPERTIES
- Height after crimping: H = 3.3 mm ±0.1 mm *
- Width after crimping: W = 1.2 mm +0.14/−0.1 mm *
- Length: L = 30 mm ±0.5 mm *
- Opening angle before crimping: θ = 52° +1/−2° *
- 0.3 mm aluminium body
- 0.3 mm butyl compound strips
- For single fibers with 125/200 μm or 125/250 μm primary coating
- Installation without heat shrinking
- Sealed and water-resistant splice protection
- RoHS compliant
- Packing: 150 pcs per carton
* – Tolerances in accordance with TS 0338/96 v3 dated 12 June 2019.
APPLICATIONS
- fiber optic splice trays with holders for ANT protectors
- fiber optic closures
- rack, stand and wall-mounted distribution panels
- telecommunications, internet and cable-TV networks
- LAN, MAN, WAN and FTTx installations
- monitoring systems and industrial applications
ANT CRIMP SPLICE PROTECTORS – FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
ANT is an aluminium protector installed by mechanical crimping. No heater or shrinking cycle is required, so the protected splice is ready immediately after correct crimping.
ANT is designed for single fibers with a 125/200 μm or 125/250 μm primary coating.
After crimping, the protector is 1.2 mm wide, 3.3 mm high and 30 mm long. The opening angle before crimping is 52°.
Yes. Use the ANT-PT crimp tool for correct and repeatable installation.
Each carton contains 150 protectors. Available arrangements are 10 blisters of 15 protectors or 5 blisters of 30 protectors.
Yes. The butyl compound fills the space around the fiber and forms a sealed, water-resistant protection.
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Yes. Custom product markings, packaging, contract manufacturing and non-standard lengths can be agreed.
The ANT Series is tested against EN 50411-3-3 and TS 0338/96 Deutsche Telekom requirements.
Declarations and documents are linked in the certificates, compliance and standards section below.
ANT provides fast protection for a single splice without heat shrinking. Compare our other fiber optic splice protectors to select the right construction for your installation.
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NEED HELP SELECTING THE RIGHT PROTECTORS?
Contact our expert directly.
I most often help with:
• selecting protectors for splice trays
• OEM and Private Label projects
• non-standard lengths and colors
• solutions for WDM/CWDM/DWDM modules
Ireneusz Ostojski
Phone: +48 534 582 525
Email: i.ostojski@v-protect.pl
CERTIFICATES, COMPLIANCE AND STANDARDS
ISO 9001:2015 – Quality Management System
V-Protect operates a certified Quality Management System compliant with ISO 9001:2015. The certification covers the manufacture of fiber optic splice protectors, fiber optic cables, and fiber optic network monitoring equipment.
Certificate valid until 23 March 2028.
ISO 14001:2015 – Environmental Management System
V-Protect operates a certified Environmental Management System compliant with ISO 14001:2015. The certification covers the manufacture of fiber optic splice protectors, fiber optic cables, and fiber optic network monitoring equipment.
Certificate valid until 23 March 2028.
REACH – compliance with Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006
The ANT Series is covered by a declaration of compliance with REACH requirements. Based on supplier information and our internal material compliance assessment, the products do not contain substances on the ECHA Candidate List dated 4 February 2026 above 0.1% by weight and do not contain substances restricted under Annex XVII of REACH.
RoHS – restriction of hazardous substances
The ANT Series is covered by a declaration of compliance with Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS), including amendments introduced by Delegated Directive (EU) 2015/863. The declaration confirms compliance with current restrictions on specified hazardous substances.
PFAS – statement on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances
Based on supplier information and our internal material compliance assessment, V-Protect declares that products covered by the statement, including the ANT Series, do not contain intentionally added PFAS substances.
POPs – persistent organic pollutants
The ANT Series is covered by a declaration of compliance with Regulation (EU) 2019/1021 on persistent organic pollutants. The products and their standard packaging meet applicable requirements for substances restricted by this regulation.
Conflict Minerals – responsible sourcing of raw materials
V-Protect follows a responsible sourcing policy and supports efforts to limit the use of minerals from conflict-affected and high-risk areas.
Based on supplier information and our internal material assessment, the products do not intentionally contain tin, tantalum, tungsten, or gold from sources that finance armed conflict or contribute to serious human-rights abuses.
Human Rights and Child Labour Policy
V-Protect is committed to respecting human rights and preventing child labour in its operations and supply chain. The policy sets out principles of responsible conduct and expectations for business partners.
ODS, F-gases, mercury, radionuclides, and biocidal products
Based on material composition and supplier information, V-Protect declares that standard fiber optic splice protectors do not contain ozone-depleting substances, fluorinated greenhouse gases, mercury or its compounds, or radionuclides. The products have no biocidal function and are not classified as biocidal products.
EN 50411-3-3 – requirements for fiber optic splice protectors
The ANT Series is tested against EN 50411-3-3 requirements, including attenuation change, vibration, torsion, fiber retention, bending, low and high temperatures, humidity, temperature cycling and salt mist.
TS 0338/96 Deutsche Telekom
The ANT Series is also tested against TS 0338/96 Deutsche Telekom requirements for aluminium crimp splice protectors.
ANT Series test report
Detailed EN 50411-3-3 requirements
- Criterion 8.3.1: EN 61300-3-3; Change in attenuation: 1310&1550nm δIL ≤ ±0,1dB per circuit of 5 protected fusion splices
- Criterion 8.3.3: EN 61300-1-1; Vibration: 10-50Hz, amplitude 0,75mm, 15 cycles, 1550nm δIL ≤ ±0,2dB durin -, δIL ≤ ±0,1dB after – per circuit of 5 protected fusion splices
- Criterion 8.3.5: EN 61300-2-5, Torsion: magnitude of load 2N, rotation angle +/- 180°, 10 cycles, 1310&1550&1625nm δIL ≤±0,1dB after – per circuit of 5 protected fusion splices,
- Criterion 8.3.6: EN 61300-2-4, Fiber/Cable retention: magnitude of load 2N, 60s, 1 cycle, 1310&1550&1625nm δIL ≤±0,1dB after – per circuit of 5 protected fusion splices,
- Criterion 8.3.7: EN 61300-2-7, Bending: magnitude of load 2N, 5s, 1 cycle, 1310&1550&1625nm δIL ≤ ±0,1dB after – per circuit of 5 protected fusion splices,
- Criterion 8.3.8: EN 61300-2-17, Cold: -40°C, 96h, 1310&1550nm δIL ≤ ±0,2dB durin -, δIL ≤ ±0,1dB after – per circuit of 5 protected fusion splices
- Criterion 8.3.9: EN 61300-2-18, Dry heat: +80°C 96h, 1310&1550nm δIL ≤ ±0,2dB durin -, δIL ≤ ±0,1dB after – per circuit of 5 protected fusion splices
- Criterion 8.3.10: EN 61300-2-19, Damp heat: from +25°C to +55°C, 93%Rh, 4 cycles, 96h 1310&1550nm δIL ≤ ±0,2dB durin -, δIL ≤ ±0,1dB after – per circuit of 5 protected fusion splices
- Criterion 8.3.11: EN 61300-2-22, Change of temperature: from -40°C to +70°C, 12 cycles, 68h, 1310&1550nm δIL ≤ ±0,2dB durin -, δIL ≤ ±0,1dB after – per circuit of 5 protected fusion splices
- Criterion 8.3.12: EN 61300-2-26; Salt mist: concentration NaCl 5%, +35°C 96h 6.5÷7.2PH, 1 cycle, 1310&1550&1625nm δIL ≤ ±0,1dB after – per circuit of 5 protected fusion splices, additionally, there are no noticeable significant differences in the appearance of the tested product, such as traces of rust, discoloration, deformation.
Detailed TS 0338/96 Deutsche Telekom requirements
- Criterion 5.8: Transport simulation: from -40°C to +85°C, 20 cycles, 183h,
- Criterion 5.9.1: TS 0338/96, EN 61300-3-3; Change in attenuation after installation: 1550 δIL ≤ ±0,1dB after – per circuit of 5 protected fusion splices for criterions 5.9.2, 5.9.3, 5.9.4 i 5.9.5 and δIL ≤ ±0,1dB after – per circuit of 12 protected fusion splices for in other tests where the measurement of the change in attenuation is required,
- Criterion 5.9.2: DIN EN 61300-2-18, Dry heat: +85°C 96h, 1550nm IL ≤ 0,1 for 5 crimp protectors,
- Criterion 5.9.3: DIN EN 61300-2-17, Cold: -45°C, 96h, 1550nm IL ≤ 0,1 for 5 crimp protectors,
- Criterion 5.9.4: DIN EN 61300-2-19, Damp heat: +40°C, 93%Rh, 96h, 1550nm IL ≤ 0,1 for 5 crimp protectors,
- Criterion 5.9.5: DIN EN 61300-2-22, Change of temperature: from -40°C to +70°C, 12 cycles, 68h, 1550nm IL ≤ 0,1 for 5 crimp protectors,
- Criterion 5.9.6: EN 60068-2-6 , Vibration: 10-500Hz, 10 cycles, 1550nm IL ≤ 0,1 for 12 crimp protectors,
- Criterion 5.9.7: EN 60068-2-27, Shock: 11ms, half sine 15G, 1550nm IL ≤ 0,1 for 12 crimp protectors,
- Criterion 5.9.8: TS 0338/96, Tensile strength: magnitude of load 5N, 60s – fiber protrusion ≤ 0.6mm, magnitude of load 25N, 60s – fiber protrusion > 2,5mm,
- Criterion 5.10.2: TS 0338/96, Vertical bending: 6N, deformation of width ≤ +/- 0,2mm, deformation of height ≤ +/- 0,5mm,
- Criterion 5.10.3: TS 0338/96, Horizontal bending: 2N deformation of width ≤ +/- 0,2mm, deformation of height ≤ +/- 0,5mm,
- Criterion 5.10.4: TS 0338/96, PIB mass control: Pressure force from 200 to 500N, 100s, pressure speed 6mm/min, penetration of the stamp into the PIB mass 0,5mm. Pressure force after test from 50 to 200N.
