| 摘要 |
A device for contracting a pre-expanded polymer material comprises a base comprising a thermally conductive material. The device further comprises a heat transfer body coupled to the base, where the heat transfer body comprises a thermally conductive material, and where the heat transfer body includes a trough configured to receive and transfer heat to a pre-expanded polymer material disposed in the trough. Through the use of the activating/contacting device, a field technician can utilize a portable oven as a heat source, and avoid the need to use a conventional hot air gun or heat ring. In addition, the activating/contacting device can rapidly contract the heat shrink material over an optical fiber cable and connector portion, e.g., in about 2-20 seconds.
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