Designed for Compact OM4 LC Patching
This adapter is used when a network cabinet, fiber panel, cassette or device faceplate needs a clean LC connection point without adding screw flanges around the port. It helps installers keep OM4 multimode links easy to identify, easy to patch and easier to inspect during maintenance.
No-Flange Installation
The compact housing supports panel layouts where the adapter is fixed by the panel opening and side latch structure instead of external screw ears.
Ceramic Sleeve Alignment
The internal ceramic sleeve keeps LC ferrules centered, helping reduce mating instability caused by poor connector alignment.
OM4 Port Recognition
The violet body makes OM4 multimode ports easier to distinguish from single-mode, OM3 or mixed patching zones inside a cabinet.
Product Images
These product views help confirm the LC simplex structure, no-flange body shape and OM4 color identification before panel design or bulk purchasing.
Technical Specifications
| Product Name | LC OM4 Simplex Fiber Optic Adapter Without Flange |
|---|---|
| Adapter Type | LC |
| Body Style | Simplex |
| Connector Polish Type | PC |
| Fiber Mode | Multimode, OM4 |
| Insertion Loss | ≤0.2 dB |
| Repeatability | ≤0.2 dB |
| Durability | More than 1000 mating cycles; optical change after repeated insertion is less than 0.2 dB |
| Mounting Type | Without flange |
| Alignment Sleeve Material | Ceramic |
| Housing Color | Violet |
| Working Temperature | -40°C to +85°C |
| Storage Temperature | -40°C to +85°C |
| Compliance | RoHS compliant |
Installation Guidance for Panels and Equipment Ports
For OM4 links, adapter installation is not only a mechanical step. Port orientation, connector cleanliness, patch-cord routing and label consistency all affect how quickly technicians can deploy and troubleshoot the link later.
Confirm the panel cutout and fixing direction
Use this no-flange version only where the adapter opening and latch position match the panel or module design. Avoid forcing the adapter into an undersized cutout, because housing deformation may affect connector mating.
Keep the LC key orientation consistent
Install the adapter in the same orientation across the patch panel. A consistent latch direction reduces wrong-port patching and makes LC connector insertion easier during cabinet maintenance.
Clean before final patching
Keep dust caps on unused ports. Before connecting OM4 patch cords, inspect and clean connector end faces to avoid contamination-related loss or intermittent optical margin.
Route the patch cord without side pressure
Leave enough clearance in front of the adapter so the LC boot is not pressed by cabinet doors, cable managers or neighboring jumpers. The adapter should not become a load-bearing point for the patch cord.
Label OM4 ports by link function
Use port labels such as uplink, access switch, equipment port, test port or spare. Good labeling is especially useful when OM4 multimode and single-mode links share the same rack.
Application Layer: Where This Adapter Fits
This product is a passive LC coupling point. It does not define the transmission distance by itself, but it helps build a stable and organized OM4 multimode connection channel when matched with the correct patch cord, equipment port and optical module.
| Application Layer | Typical Position | Why This Adapter Is Useful |
|---|---|---|
| Data communication racks | LC patch panel, equipment cabinet, network distribution area | Provides a compact LC interface for OM4 patching where port density and clean cable routing are important. |
| Enterprise LAN backbone | Floor distributor, main equipment room, cross-connect cabinet | Helps organize multimode fiber runs between switches, patch panels and backbone cabling sections. |
| Telecom and access equipment | Optical distribution frame, subrack, test access point | Creates a replaceable LC connection point for device-side or patch-cord-side maintenance. |
| Video and CATV optical systems | Equipment interface, indoor distribution point, service cabinet | Supports neat LC connector coupling when multimode patching is used inside controlled indoor environments. |
Suitable for These Network Scenarios
The adapter can be selected for projects that need LC multimode coupling in compact spaces, especially when the designer wants color-coded OM4 identification and a simple no-flange mounting structure.
- OM4 multimode patching in LAN and equipment rooms
- Patch-cord-to-patch-cord connection inside optical panels
- Connections between equipment ports and fiber jumpers
- Telecommunication network cabinets and communication systems
- Indoor FTTx, CATV, WAN and video transmission cabling points
- OEM panel assembly where compact adapter footprint is required
Pre-Installation Checklist
Quality Control and Acceptance Points
A small LC adapter can create large troubleshooting costs if it is loose, contaminated or mismatched. Glory Optical recommends checking both mechanical fit and optical performance before using adapters in volume assembly.
Mechanical Inspection
Check housing appearance, latch strength, connector insertion feel and port consistency before packing or panel assembly.
Optical Performance
Verify low insertion loss and stable repeatability for the required project batch, especially for high-density patching systems.
Packaging Protection
Use dust caps and clean packaging so adapters arrive ready for installation without extra cleaning or sorting work.
Ordering Information
For quotation, please confirm the following information so the adapter can be matched to your panel design and cabling system.
- Connector interface: LC simplex
- Fiber mode and color: OM4 multimode, violet housing
- Mounting style: without flange
- Sleeve material: ceramic
- Quantity, packaging method and any labeling requirement
- Whether samples are needed for panel fit verification before bulk order
Our Quality Promise
Comprehensive 3-Year Warranty
We confidently back all our products with a 3-year warranty. Our specific service policy is: within one year for quality issues, we take full responsibility for returns; within two years, for replacements; and within three years, for repairs.
Clear & Competitive MOQ
We welcome both trial and bulk orders. Our standard Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) is 50 units. We also offer free samples for testing to help you evaluate our quality with confidence.
Fast & Reliable Logistics
We guarantee delivery within 10 days for standard items. Our logistics advantage includes cost-effective door-to-door service to simplify shipping for you.
Our Foundation
Backed by 18 years of experience since 2008, we control quality from our own factory, accept OEM/ODM requests, and maintain ready stock for wholesale. We focus on delivering the optimal balance of price and quality directly to end customers worldwide.
Your trust is our priority. Partner with us for dependable fiber optic solutions supported by clear promises.
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