Definitions for "Mechanical Splice"
Keywords:  splice, fusion, fibres, aligning, fused
One of several available devices for splicing fibres in lieu of fusion splicing. Not to be confused with connectors. (Connectors are primarily designed for indoor use in applications where easy re-connection is required. Mechanical splices are primarily designed for any environment where a permanent, low loss joint is required).
A mechanical means of connecting two fibers.
a fiber splice where mechanical fixtures and materials perform fiber alignment and connection