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How much does a fusion splicer cost?

Updated 2026-10-224 modelsEvery price links to its source

Short answer

Clad alignment about $3,200–$4,900 new. Core alignment $5,800–$16,900.

A new clad-alignment fusion splicer kit costs about $3,200–$4,900 in the US (Sumitomo T-400S $3,206–$4,706, Fujikura 41S+ $3,527.50–$4,900). A core-alignment kit runs $5,800–$16,900 (INNO View 7 $5,800–$7,500, Fujikura 90S+ $15,900–$16,900). Used core-alignment units start around $2,400–$3,700, and renting costs $150–$1,100 per week depending on type.

What it costs

New10 US listings
Low
$3,206Typical
$4,803High
$16,900
Used / refurb7 US listings
Low
$1,250Typical
$4,500High
$8,995
Rent / week7 US listings
Low
$150/wkTypical
$500/wkHigh
$1,100/wk

US-dollar listings only (other currencies are in the source tables below). Typical = median. Every number links to its source below.

At a glance

T-400S Fusion Splicer
New
from $3,206
Used / refurb
from $1,250
Rent / week
none seen
Fujikura 41S+ Fusion Splicer
New
from $3,528
Used / refurb
none seen
Rent / week
from CA$440/wk
View 7 Fusion Splicer
New
from $5,800
Used / refurb
from $4,500
Rent / week
none seen
Fujikura 90S+ Fusion Splicer
New
from $15,900
Used / refurb
from $3,700
Rent / week
from $695/wk

The details

Renting a fusion splicer: Fiber Instrument Sales lists active-clad splicers at $150–$200/week, core-alignment units at $375–$500/week, and mass (ribbon) splicers at $915–$1,100/week. A Fujikura 90S+ was $695/week on KWIPPED, CA$490/week at CNT Automation and £225/week ex VAT at CMW.

Running costs: Fujikura Europe's annual service is £430 (41S/S+) or £460 (90S/S+) plus £75 for electrodes. Aumictech lists a $450 flat rate for fusion splicer calibration. Buying used? Use our used fusion splicer checklist. Choosing a model? See best fusion splicer.

Compare these models spec by spec · 4 models
T-400S Fusion SplicerFujikura 41S+ Fusion SplicerView 7 Fusion SplicerFujikura 90S+ Fusion Splicer
Prices
New$3,206 – $4,706$3,527.50 – $4,900 · £2,450$5,800 – $7,500 · £3,960$15,900 – $16,900 · €6,450
Used / refurb$1,250–$4,499.95 · £2,400$3,700 – $8,995 · €3,000
Rent / week–CA$440–$695 · €195 · CA$490 · £225
Calibration–£430–£460
Where they differ
AlignmentActive clad alignmentActive cladding alignment (two cameras)Core alignment (DACAS)Active core alignment
Splice time6 s (SM G.652 Quick)SM FAST: avg. 6 s7 s (Quick), 8 s (Auto)SM FAST: avg. 7–9 s
Heat time24 s (60 mm sleeve)Avg. 26 s (60 mm)13 s typical9–10 s (60 mm slim), 13–15 s (60 mm)
Typical loss (SM)0.03 dB0.03 dB (G.652)0.02 dB0.02 dB (G.652)
BatteryApprox. 200 splice/heat cyclesUp to 200 splice/heat cyclesTyp. 355 splice/heat cycles (9,000 mAh)Approx. 300 splice/heat cycles
Electrode life6,000 arc dischargesApprox. 5,000 splices5,500 arcsApprox. 5,000 splices
Weight1.3 kg with batteryApprox. 1.3 kg incl. battery2.80 kg with batteryApprox. 2.8 kg incl. battery
Spec sourceManufacturer manual (spec table)AFL (Fujikura) spec sheetManufacturer datasheetManufacturer 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.

Sources

Every price we found · 47 listings with seller, date and link

New and used splicer prices we found

Model / itemTypePriceSourceSeenNote
T-400S Fusion Splicerused$1,250Electro Rent2026-10-20'Used from $1,250' for TYPE-400S-ACA-KIT-5S
Fujikura 70S+ Fusion Splicerused$2,399OMIWAA2026-10-20Grade C used, excl. import taxes
T-400S Fusion Splicernew$3,206FiberInBox2026-10-20Kit
T-400S Fusion Splicernew$3,375FiberNext2026-10-20Kit
T-400S Fusion Splicernew$3,426FiberInBox2026-10-20Kit with precision cleaver
Fujikura 41S+ Fusion Splicernew$3,527.50ToolBoom2026-10-20With CT-08 cleaver
Fujikura 90S+ Fusion Splicerused$3,700Power Test Equipment2026-10-20With CT-50 cleaver, fresh electrodes
View 7 Fusion Splicerused/refurbished$4,499.95Cartoli Instruments2026-10-20Certified pre-owned, 19k+ splice count, V7 cleaver; price from a search-index copy of the page
T-400S Fusion Splicernew$4,706Fiberoptics4Sale (Fosco)2026-10-20TYPE400SACAKIT6RS
Fujikura 41S+ Fusion Splicernew$4,900New Tech Industries2026-10-20With CT-50 cleaver (S017091)
View 7 Fusion Splicernew$5,800Cerisky2026-10-20Kit with V7 cleaver
View 7 Fusion Splicernew$7,500FiberOptic Resale2026-10-20
Fujikura 70S+ Fusion Splicerused/refurbished$7,699AAA Testers2026-10-20
Fujikura 90S+ Fusion Splicerused/refurbished$7,999.95Cartoli Instruments2026-10-20Certified pre-owned with CT-50; price from a search-index copy of the page
Fujikura 90S+ Fusion Splicerused/refurbished$8,995AAA Testers2026-10-20Refurbished/calibrated, 1-yr warranty, CT50
Fujikura 90S+ Fusion Splicernew$15,900New Tech Industries2026-10-20
Fujikura 90S+ Fusion Splicernew$16,900American Tech Supply2026-10-20S017521 kit with cleaver
T-72C+ Fusion SplicernewCA$5,012CNT Automation2026-10-20With FC-6RS cleaver
T-72C+ Fusion SplicernewCA$5,579.52CNT Automation2026-10-20With FC-6+ cleaver
View 8 Pro Fusion SplicernewCA$11,900Hexatronic Canada2026-10-20
View 8X Fusion SplicernewCA$14,900Hexatronic Canada2026-10-20
Fujikura 90S+ Fusion Splicerused€3,000Maunt2026-10-202023 unit, 18,159 splices, no cleaver; excl. VAT
T-72C+ Fusion Splicernew€4,940Casibus2026-10-20Kit with FC-8R-F cleaver
Fujikura 90S+ Fusion Splicernew€6,450Leasametric2026-10-20'Brand new price' for FSM-90S
View 7 Fusion Splicerused£2,400eBay UK (SaveOnKit)2026-10-20With View 7 cleaver; 3 available when indexed; price from a search-index copy of the page
Fujikura 41S+ Fusion Splicernew£2,450Bownet2026-10-20Ex VAT (£2,940 inc VAT)
T-72C+ Fusion Splicernew£2,890Fibreplus2026-10-20Exc. VAT; was £3,250
View 8X Fusion Splicernew£2,950Uptero2026-10-20+VAT; was £3,250
T-72C+ Fusion Splicernew£2,985.71Networks Direct2026-10-20
T-72C+ Fusion Splicernew£2,990TelecomTools2026-10-20Kit special offer; was £3,750
View 7 Fusion Splicernew£3,960CMW2026-10-20Clearance, ex VAT; no stock when seen

Prices in the seller's currency, not converted. "Seen" is the date we read the price on the source page. Full price table.

Rental rates

Model / itemTypePriceSourceSeenNote
Active-clad splicer for splice-on connectorsrental/week$150/weekFiber Instrument Sales2026-10-22$240 / 2 wk, $300 / 4 wk
Dual-camera active cladding alignmentrental/week$200/weekFiber Instrument Sales2026-10-22$325 / 2 wk, $400 / 4 wk
Core alignment, SOC-readyrental/week$375/weekFiber Instrument Sales2026-10-22$600 / 2 wk, $750 / 4 wk
Core alignment, dual ovensrental/week$500/weekFiber Instrument Sales2026-10-22$800 / 2 wk, $1,000 / 4 wk
Mass (ribbon) fusion splicerrental/week$915/weekFiber Instrument Sales2026-10-22$1,460 / 2 wk, $1,825 / 4 wk
AI-enabled core-alignment 16-fiber ribbon splicerrental/week$1,100/weekFiber Instrument Sales2026-10-22$1,800 / 2 wk, $2,700 / 4 wk
Fujikura 90S+ Fusion Splicerrental/week$695/weekKWIPPED marketplace2026-10-20Also $300/day, $1,195/mo
Fujikura 90S+ Fusion Splicerrental/week€195/weekLeasametric2026-10-20
Fujikura 90S+ Fusion Splicerrental/weekCA$490/weekCNT Automation2026-10-20CA$200/day, CA$1,175/month
Fujikura 90S+ Fusion Splicerrental/week£225/weekCMW2026-10-2290S+ kit, ex VAT (£270 inc VAT)
Fujikura 41S+ Fusion Splicerrental/weekCA$440/weekCNT Automation2026-10-22CA$210/day, CA$925/month
T-72C+ Fusion Splicerrental/week£225/weekCMW2026-10-22T-72C+ kit with battery, ex VAT (£270 inc VAT)

Prices in the seller's currency, not converted. "Seen" is the date we read the price on the source page. Full price table.

Service and calibration

Model / itemTypePriceSourceSeenNote
Fujikura 90S+ Fusion Splicercalibration£460Fujikura Europe2026-10-20Annual service for 90S/S+, 70S/S+, 62S/S+, plus £75 electrodes
Fujikura 41S+ Fusion Splicercalibration£430Fujikura Europe2026-10-20Annual service for 45S & 41S/S+, plus £75 electrodes
Fujikura 70S+ Fusion Splicercalibration£460Fujikura Europe2026-10-20Annual service, plus £75 electrodes
Flat rate: fusion splicer, OSA, OTDR, wavelength metercalibration$450Aumictech2026-10-20

Prices in the seller's currency, not converted. "Seen" is the date we read the price on the source page. Full price table.

FAQ

How much does a fusion splicer cost?
New clad-alignment kits in our data were $3,206 to $4,900 in the US; core-alignment kits were $5,800 (INNO View 7) to $16,900 (Fujikura 90S+). Used units started at $1,250 ('used from' price for a Sumitomo T-400S).
How much does it cost to rent a fusion splicer?
Fiber Instrument Sales lists $150 to $200 per week for active-clad splicers, $375 to $500 per week for core-alignment splicers and $915 to $1,100 per week for mass (ribbon) splicers. A Fujikura 90S+ was $695 per week on KWIPPED.
Core alignment or clad alignment?
Core-alignment splicers cost more but are the usual choice for backbone, OSP and long-haul work; clad-alignment units are cheaper and common for drops, FTTx and enterprise work.

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