Fujikura Suing Vibrant-Inc.com For Counterfeiting Fujikura Fusion Splicers

August 24, 2009– (Courtesy of Penwell Publications) On Aug. 21, 2009, Fujikura Ltd., located in Tokyo, Japan, filed a complaint in Federal District Court in New Hampshire against Vibrant Technologies Inc. of Minnetonka, MN.

The complaint alleges that Vibrant has committed various acts of unfair competition including trademark counterfeiting and trademark infringement in its unauthorized sale of Fujikura fusion splicers that had been made for use in China and whose original serial numbers had been removed.

This is just an excerpt of what is going on in the Fusion Splicer World. Let us make one thing perfectly clear. The reason that vibrant-inc.com is getting sued is for purchasing and selling bootlegged or tampered with Fujikura Fusion Splicers, is that they were allegedly selling counterfeited units and removing serial numbers. While this to some may leave a black eye on the so called gray market dealers, the end user should know all the facts about what SurplusEQ.com sells.

We are not an AFL distributor let’s get that right out in the open. Which means that if you buy a Fujikura FSM 60s fusion splicer kit from us you will not be able to get it serviced in the United States through AFL.

1. You will still be purchasing an authentic Fujikura from SurplusEQ.com at a significant discount.
2. Although you will not be able to have it serviced through AFL, in the event that something were to go wrong with the unit we will service in our repair facilities in the United States.
3. We do not sell bootlegged equipment. Like we said earlier we buy them straight from the source. When you purchase a splicer from us you get the serial number and the English version of the software.

In our opinion, where vibrant-inc went wrong was they were allowing their purchasing manager free rein to purchase splicers from where ever he could get them and then sell them at a lesser cost with a longer warranty. Of course this would entice anyone to buy the unit from them.

Please do your research before buying your next fiber optic fusion splicer. And if you ever have any questions or concerns we are always here to answer them.

Feel free to visit our wide range of fusion splicers. Or give us a call at 623-581-9777.

SurplusEQ.com offers Fujikura FSM-60S Core Alignment Fusion Splicer

Earlier this year Fujikura introduced its newest fusion splicer to the Fiber Optic Community. The Fujikura FSM-60S core alignment fusion splicer – the next generation to the best-selling FSM-50S.

The FSM-60S fusion splicer sets the standard for core alignment fusion splicing by incorporating a user-friendly interface with enhanced features to provide the most rugged and reliable fusion splicer in the market today. The new rugged construction adds improved reliability by resisting shock, dust, and rain, and can withstand a 30 drop test.

The FSM-60S splices a fiber in 9 seconds and heats a 60mm splice sleeve in 30 seconds,for a total cycle time of only 39 seconds. New features, such as automatic tube heater operation, user-selectable clamping method (sheath clamp or fiber holder system), automated monitor image orientation, and battery charge capability during splicer operation provide the end user a productivity tool they can
count on.

New software included provides the ability to download splice data to a PC for splice data reporting, download splicer operating software via the internet to maintain peak performance, and download video images from the splicer to enhance technical support.

When you purchase through SurplusEQ.com your splicer kit will include the following:   Fujikura 60S Fusion Splicer, BTR-08 Battery, DCC-14 Battery Charge Cord, CT-30A Cleaver, ADC013 AC Adapter, ACC-14 AC Power Cord, Spare Pair of Electrodes, Sheath Clamp, USB Cable, Splicer Carrying Strap and Instruction Manual. We have Fujikura FSM-60S fusion splicer kits IN STOCK!

Purchase Fujikura FSM-60S Here

 

For More Information on the Fujikura FSM-60S and other Products:

Call Justin at 877-967-1904 or email sales@surpluseq.com 

 

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