Fujikura 90S+ vs Sumitomo T-72C+
The verdict
Both are core-alignment workhorses. The 90S+ is easiest to buy used or rent in North America.
At a glance
Fujikura 90S+ Fusion Splicer- New
- from $15,900
- Used / refurb
- from $3,700
- Rent / week
- from $695/wk
T-72C+ Fusion Splicer- New
- from £2,890
- Used / refurb
- none seen
- Rent / week
- from £225/wk
View 7 Fusion Splicer- New
- from $5,800
- Used / refurb
- from $4,500
- Rent / week
- none seen
Specs and prices side by side
| Fujikura 90S+ Fusion Splicer | T-72C+ Fusion Splicer | View 7 Fusion Splicer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prices | |||
| New | $15,900 – $16,900 · €6,450 | £2,890 – £2,990 · CA$5,012 – CA$5,579.52 · €4,940 | $5,800 – $7,500 · £3,960 |
| Used / refurb | $3,700 – $8,995 · €3,000 | – | $4,499.95 · £2,400 |
| Rent / week | $695 · €195 · CA$490 · £225 | £225 | – |
| Calibration | £460 | – | – |
| Where they differ | |||
| Alignment | Active core alignment | High-definition core alignment | Core alignment (DACAS) |
| Splice time | SM FAST: avg. 7–9 s | 5 s (SM Quick), 7 s (SM Standard / Auto) | 7 s (Quick), 8 s (Auto) |
| Heat time | 9–10 s (60 mm slim), 13–15 s (60 mm) | 8 s (60 mm, Quick mode) | 13 s typical |
| Typical loss (SM) | 0.02 dB (G.652) | 0.01 dB | 0.02 dB |
| Battery | Approx. 300 splice/heat cycles | Approx. 320 splice/heat cycles | Typ. 355 splice/heat cycles (9,000 mAh) |
| Electrode life | Approx. 5,000 splices | 6,000 arc discharges | 5,500 arcs |
| Weight | Approx. 2.8 kg incl. battery | 2.2 kg with battery | 2.80 kg with battery |
| Spec source | Manufacturer datasheet | Manufacturer datasheet | Manufacturer datasheet |
Highlighted rows differ between models. Green = lowest US-dollar price. Other currencies are shown as listed, not converted. Specs: manufacturer datasheets (linked per model), checked 2026-10-22; – = not published by the manufacturer.
The details
New price: US kit listings for the Fujikura 90S+ (AFL S017521 with CT50 cleaver) ran $15,900–$16,900. For the Sumitomo T-72C+ we found no US-dollar listing yet. It was £2,890–£2,990 ex VAT in the UK, CA$5,012–CA$5,579.52 in Canada depending on cleaver, and €4,940 for a kit with FC-8R-F cleaver in the Netherlands. Cross-border list prices aren't directly comparable, so get a local quote.
Used market: the 90S+ has a deep used market: $3,700 (used with CT-50), $7,999.95–$8,995 (certified pre-owned/refurbished with 1-year warranty), and €3,000 ex VAT for a 2023 unit with 18,159 splices. One US distributor marks the AFL 90S+ kit as discontinued, and a French refurbisher (search-index copy) describes it as considered obsolete by the manufacturer, so expect more used supply.
Running costs: Fujikura Europe's annual service for the 90S/S+ is £460 + £75 electrodes. Third-party labs such as Aumictech list $450 flat for fusion splicer calibration of any brand.
Rent instead? 90S rentals were $695/week in the US (KWIPPED) and CA$490/week in Canada (CNT Automation).
Bottom line: both are core-alignment workhorses. The 90S+ is easiest to buy used and rent in North America, while the T-72C+ is often cheaper new where Sumitomo has strong distribution. If budget is tight, the INNO View 7 (new $5,800–$7,500 US, used $4,499.95 certified pre-owned) is the value alternative.
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