Hardened SC Waterproof Fast Connectors KW-09 — IP68, Full-Size Interface
Full-size hardened SC waterproof connectors — the large-interface IP68 shell that mates the hardened ports on outdoor terminals, in fast and hot-melt inners.
Typical work: Hardened multiport terminal drops; Pre-connectorised FTTH architectures; Outdoor cabinets, poles and FTTA connections.
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KW-09 key features
- Full-size hardened SC housing, IP68 sealed, with tethered dust cap — mates the hardened SC ports used on outdoor multiport terminals (the OptiTap-pattern interface)
- APC (green inner) and UPC (blue inner) versions
- Fast (mechanical) inner as standard; hot-melt (splice-on) inner also in range
- Cable versions for 2.0 / 3.0 / 5.0 mm round and 2×3, 2×1.6, 2×5 mm flat drop
- The connector for pre-connectorised drop strategies on hardened networks
KW-09 specifications
| Connector type | Hardened SC waterproof connector, full-size interface, field installable |
|---|---|
| Variants | SC/APC (green) · SC/UPC (blue) |
| Applicable cable | Round Ø2.0 / Ø3.0 / Ø5.0 mm; flat 2×3, 2×1.6, 2×5 mm, by version (one version 5.0 mm round only) |
| Inner termination | Mechanical fast type; hot-melt (splice-on) inner also available |
| Fiber | Single-mode G.652D / G.657A |
| Rating | IP68 sealed housing |
| Insertion loss | Typical ≤0.3 dB, max ≤0.5 dB (fast type, 1310 / 1550 nm) |
| Return loss | UPC ≥50 dB · APC ≥55 dB |
| Operating temperature | -40°C to +75°C |
| Dimensions | — |
| Weight | — |
How It Works — the big shell for hardened ports
Hardened networks standardise on a full-size waterproof SC interface at the terminal, and KW-09 is that connector: a field-installable SC — fast mechanical inner, or hot-melt if the crew fuses — sealed in the large IP68 shell with its bayonet-style coupling and tethered cap.
It is the bigger brother of the MINI SC KW-08: choose KW-09 where the terminal ports take the full-size hardened interface, KW-08 where they take MINI SC. Both terminate the same range of round and flat drop cables.
Where the KW-09 works
Hardened multiport terminal drops
Part of the Fusion Splicers & Connection range — see the specifications above for the figures that matter on this work.
Pre-connectorised FTTH architectures
Part of the Fusion Splicers & Connection range — see the specifications above for the figures that matter on this work.
Outdoor cabinets, poles and FTTA connections
Part of the Fusion Splicers & Connection range — see the specifications above for the figures that matter on this work.
KW-09 components
- KW-09 waterproof connector set ×1 (polish and cable version as ordered)
Documents for this model
Product Catalog 2026 — this model appears in our full-range catalog (PDF), published in the Downloads center.
User manual — if you need the manual for this model now, ask via the inquiry form below or on WhatsApp and we will send the available documents with your quote.
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Questions about the KW-09
Can the KW-09 carry our own brand?
Private labeling is made to your requirements and confirmed per order — labels with your logo, part numbers and barcodes on the tools, the inner boxes and the outer cartons, ready for your warehouse. The products most often labeled are the K-35 cleaver, the KS-1 Kevlar shears and the K-870 stripper.
Can we order a small lot, unbranded?
Yes. Neutral stock is held for the core range: small lots are welcome, you can mix models in one shipment, and restock as you sell. Prices are on request — EXW factory pricing.
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