AFL

AFL provides industry-leading solutions, products and services to the energy, broadband and data center markets. With exceptional products, innovative solutions, and engineering expertise, AFL enables reliable connections that help strengthen communities. Whether you need to build, upgrade a network, or apply the latest fiber optic technology, AFL’s partnership with Wesco helps connect you with the solutions that fit your unique project.

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Supplier Overview

Founded in 1984, AFL is an international manufacturer of critical digital and energy infrastructure products, providing end-to-end solutions to the energy, broadband and data center markets. The company's products are in use in over 130 countries and include optical cables, fiber optic cable hardware, transmission and substation accessories, outside plant equipment, connectivity, test and inspection equipment, fusion splicers, and training. AFL also offers a wide variety of services supporting data center, enterprise, wireless and outside plant applications.

Headquartered in Spartanburg, SC, AFL has operation in the US, Mexico, Canada, Canada, Europe, Asia and Australia, and is a wholly owned subsidiary of FJK of Japan.

Markets We Serve

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AFL: Your Strategic Energy Infrastructure Partner

AFL provides a complete ecosystem of solutions designed to help utilities modernize and future-proof the grid. From optical cable and substation hardware to connectivity and deployment tools, AFL has the expertise and technology needed to build today’s resilient energy networks.

Supporting Broadband Expansion Across America

For over 40 years, AFL has manufactured fiber optic cable and connectivity products in the U.S. These solutions help expand broadband access in underserved areas across the nation and support preference requirements for fiber-to-the-home projects, including those backed by federal funding.

Powering Scalable Data Center Connectivity

AFL develops and delivers advanced, scalable digital infrastructure and network solutions. These solutions support the ultra-high fiber counts, bandwidth and connectivity needed today and in the future for both hyperscale and colocation data centers.

Our Solutions

AFL offers a variety of solutions designed to maximize your network.

765 kV Substation Hardware

AFL's advanced conductor accessories for 765 kV systems are engineered for reliability and performance in high-voltage applications. Whether for new installations or system upgrades, we offer a range of substation and bus accessories as well as compression and motion control components.

Apex® Fiber Optic Splice Closure

Maximize space, speed up installation and boost reliability with AFL’s Apex® Fiber Optic Splice Closure. This ultimate fiber closure solution provides increased network reliability.

FASTConnect® Mechanical Connectors

FASTConnect® field-installable connectors are factory pre-polished connectors that eliminate the need for hand polishing in the field. These connectors are compatible with 250 µm and 900 µm optical fibers, as well as 900 µm, 2 mm and 3 mm cordage.

Solo HD®

The Solo HD® Compression System is a significant technological breakthrough for users of compression style connectors on ACSR and ACSS conductors. Solo HD is an innovative new compression product line designed to improve field installation practices and reduce installation times.

Switchblade® Tier 22

The Tier 22 Switchblade is designed for efficient fiber optic cable storage and deployment. This vault features a unique folding design that dramatically reduces shipping costs and storage space footprint, making it ideal for businesses with high-volume logistics and storage needs.

TAPLINK® Wedge Tap Connectors

TAPLINK® connectors are used to make complete aluminum-to-aluminum and aluminum-to-copper electrical connections. The bolted wedge technology makes installations faster, easier and safer by eliminating the need for specialized tooling for the same connection type.

Simplify Fiber Deployment with ADSS

All-Dielectric Self-Supporting (ADSS) fiber optic cable is ideal for distribution and transmission, even in live-line installs. It unlocks the supply zone, reducing permitting and make-ready costs. With no messenger wire or support required, ADSS installs in a single pass, making it a simple, economical solution for fiber network builds.

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