No-epoxy/no-polish or other consumables required, Quick and easy installation, less than one minute per connector on average 100 percent factory tested for insertion loss, Typical insertion loss of 0.2 dB for UPC and 0.3 dB for APC connectors Factory-polished end face, Low insertion loss and high-performance return loss Reliable, proven mechanical splice technology, Over 70 million connectors deployed in various applications No need for electrical power for ovens or lights, Reduces complexity