The most significant element of the present-day world of communications is fiber optics. An ever-increasing number of networks responsible for data communication depend on fiber optics for their effective and successful operation. Optical cables essentially form a part of wide area networks of buildings and campuses. The principle on which fiber optics works is light. Fiber cables contain plastic or glass filaments, which depend on light signals for the transfer of data from one point to another. Light has a very appealing feature: it can travel more rapidly compared to electric current, which has traditionally been employed in the field of communication. Characteristically, optical fibers are quite fragile and thus get contaminated in many ways: through dust particles, through the presence of oils and buffer gel. So they must remain clean and tested after installation in order to ensure an uninterrupted flow of light. Compared to the usual copper cables, the expense for the installation of optic cables is a bit greater, needing especially designed tools of superior quality for the process of installation. Because of their functionality, the demand for these cables is sure to increase in the foreseeable future. It is worth investing in the appropriate equipment of good quality, as that would prove economical in the long run. If you like to have an edge over other competitors in the field of communication, you should be prepared to invest and use superior kits. Test equipment: You can get a wide range of kits for executing various jobs connected with the fiber optic industry. Here are some of the most frequently needed kits: fusion splicing tool kit, fiber optic testing tool kit, optical cleaning tool kit, quick termination connector tool kit, and traditional epoxy and polish connector termination tool kit. You should make a careful assessment of the kit that would meet with your requirements for testing fiber optics, while keeping your budget in mind. It would be good to seek the opinion from professionals in the field of installation, maintenance and the inspection of fiber optic cables. You should also ensure to select a reliable company for making the purchase of the needed equipment. You will surely find the Internet of great help. You may also talk to people who already in the same business. Fiber Cleaning Tools : The list of tools for the cleaning purpose comprises of: 1. Fiber optics launch cable: It's a cable box, employed for testing fiber cables when using an optical time domain reflectometer. 2. Fiber microscope: This testing equipment is used to ensure that unmated connectors are free of contamination and the face is properly finished. It must be ensured that the connected devices are clean before coupling. 3. Fiber patch cord: This fiber cable is used for making patch cords from various pieces of equipment, such as the receiver, transmitter and terminal box to the cables.