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Fiber Optic Patch Cord Wholesale for Distributors, Installers and OEM Programs

Fiber optic patch cord wholesale from Lumafyn means one quotation for the patch cords you reorder most: LC, SC, FC and ST connectors, UPC or APC polish, OS2 singlemode or OM3/OM4 multimode fiber, in standard or custom lengths. As a Shenzhen patch cord supplier with in-house production, we quote every connector-and-length combination as its own line, produce it in our own factory, and confirm test records, labels and packing before you order.

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Last reviewed 2026-11-10 by the Lumafyn team · Orders are produced in our own factory in China.

LC uniboot and fiber optic patch cords for wholesale orders

What a Wholesale Patch Cord Quote Covers

A fiber patch cord is the simplest fiber optic cable assembly: a length of cable with a connector on each end. Wholesale buyers rarely need one cord; they need a repeatable price list for dozens of combinations. Lumafyn supports fiber optic patch cord RFQs including LC, SC, FC, ST, UPC/APC, singlemode, multimode, LC uniboot, armored and waterproof cable assemblies, and quotes each combination so you can compare and reorder line by line.

Key Features

Connector options: LC, SC, FC, ST, hybrid connector assemblies
Polish type: UPC / APC
Fiber type: G652D, G657A1, G657A2, OM3, OM4
Jacket: PVC, LSZH and project-required materials
Custom cable length, color, label and packing support

Distributor Replenishment and Custom-Assembly RFQ

For a repeat-order or distributor quotation, keep each connector-and-length combination on a separate line. Include the required fiber mode, polish, jacket, color or label request, quantity by SKU and the destination country. If the request includes a project-specific assembly, attach the BOM or drawing and identify any packing or private-label requirement.

Who Buys Patch Cords from a Wholesale Supplier

Distributors and resellers restocking standard LC and SC SKUs
Installers and cabling contractors ordering per-project length schedules
ISPs and FTTH contractors buying SC/APC cords with drop cable and splitters
Data center integrators ordering OM4 and OS2 LC duplex or uniboot cords
Brand owners running a private-label patch cord range

Hands assembling fiber connectors at a workbench, with blue trays of black and yellow connector parts and coils of aqua patch cord — In-house production reference for connector assembly, color-coded cable handling and custom patch cord preparation.

For dense-rack LC cords, see LC uniboot patch cords.

Selection

How to Choose Connector, Polish and Fiber

Start from the equipment port and the link, not the cable color. These tables summarize the choices most wholesale lines are built from.

Connector and polish choices for wholesale patch cords
Choice	Typical use	Check before ordering
LC (1.25 mm ferrule)	SFP/SFP+ and QSFP transceivers, high-density patch panels, data center cabinets	Duplex or simplex; standard duplex clip or LC uniboot
SC (2.5 mm ferrule)	ODF frames, FTTH terminal boxes, PON equipment	SC/APC is common in PON; confirm the port polish
FC and ST	Older telecom equipment, test instruments, some industrial links	Confirm the equipment still uses this interface
UPC polish	Most Ethernet and data center singlemode and all multimode links	Blue body on singlemode by convention
APC polish (8° angle)	FTTH/PON, CATV/RF video and other reflection-sensitive links	Green body; mates only with APC

Fiber types in wholesale patch cord programs
Fiber	Usual jacket color	Common use	Standard note
OS2 singlemode (G.652.D)	Yellow	Telecom, campus backbone, FTTH, long reach	Low-water-peak singlemode per ITU-T G.652
OS2 bend-insensitive (G.657.A1 / A2)	Yellow	Tight routing in FTTH boxes, cabinets and trays	Minimum bend radius 10 mm (A1) or 7.5 mm (A2) per ITU-T G.657
OM3 multimode 50/125 µm	Aqua	Short-reach data center and LAN links	IEEE 802.3 10GBASE-SR reach up to 300 m
OM4 multimode 50/125 µm	Aqua (violet is also used in some markets)	Higher-speed short-reach data center links	IEEE 802.3 10GBASE-SR reach up to 400 m

Quality

Quality Checks to Agree Before a Wholesale Order

Agree how each cord is checked before the first order, then keep the same terms for every reorder.

Insertion loss

ANSI/TIA-568.3-D allows up to 0.75 dB per mated connector pair. That is a channel-design ceiling, not a target; the value each cord must meet is stated in your quotation.

Return loss

TIA-568.3-D sets minimums of 35 dB for singlemode and 20 dB for multimode connections. APC polish is chosen where reflection must be lower still.

End-face inspection

Ask for end-face inspection to IEC 61300-3-35 so scratches and contamination are caught before packing, not at the customer site.

Labels and traceability

Put the label text, serial or batch rule and bag or carton marking on each line so a reorder matches the first shipment.

Packing

Specify bulk, individual bag or retail-style packing and the carton mark. Private-label packing is handled through our OEM service.

Records

Request test records, inspection photos or pre-shipment photos in the RFQ; what is supplied is confirmed per order.

FAQ

Fiber Optic Patch Cord Wholesale Questions

What should I send for a wholesale patch cord quote?

One line per connector pair and length: connector on each end, polish (UPC or APC), fiber type (OS2, OM3 or OM4), simplex or duplex, cable diameter, jacket, length, quantity, label and packing, and the destination country. A spreadsheet or BOM attached to the form is the fastest format.

Can a wholesale order include custom lengths and private labels?

Yes. Standard and custom lengths can sit on the same RFQ as separate lines. For drawings, special breakouts or exact tolerances see custom fiber patch cords; for your own brand on labels and cartons see private label fiber patch cords.

What is the difference between UPC and APC patch cords?

UPC connectors have a domed, flat-contact end face; APC connectors are polished at an 8° angle, which reflects less light back to the source and is common in FTTH/PON and RF video links. By convention UPC singlemode connectors are blue and APC connectors are green. Never mate an APC connector with a UPC connector.

Can I get insertion loss and return loss records?

You can request per-cord insertion loss and return loss records and end-face inspection in your RFQ. Which records ship with your order, and the values they must meet, are confirmed in the quotation before production.

Is Lumafyn a patch cord manufacturer?

Yes. Lumafyn (Shenzhen Yishu Trade Supply Chain Co., Ltd.) produces patch cords in our own factory in China. We review your specification, quote it, produce it in-house and coordinate photos, packing and export documents.

Standards referenced on this page

ANSI/TIA-568.3-D – optical fiber cabling components: maximum 0.75 dB insertion loss per mated connector pair; minimum return loss 20 dB multimode and 35 dB singlemode; duplex A-to-B and array polarity methods A, B and C.
ANSI/TIA-598 – optical fiber cable color coding (12-color fiber sequence and jacket colors).
ITU-T G.652 – characteristics of singlemode fiber (G.652.D is the common low-water-peak grade).
ITU-T G.657 – bend-insensitive singlemode fiber (A1 and A2 categories).
IEEE 802.3 – Ethernet physical layers, including multimode reach for 10GBASE-SR.
IEC 61300-3-35 – visual inspection of fiber optic connector end faces.

Standard values are industry minimums or definitions, not Lumafyn product data. Insertion loss, return loss, length tolerance, MOQ and lead time for your order are confirmed in your quotation and test records.