Easy-to-order 3M EBO connector kits contain components that specifically support 3M™ Expanded Beam Optical Ferrule technology. Let's work together to solve your interconnect challenges. They come pre-loaded with an adhesive with a very long shelf life, and the termination procedure provides the ability to reheat and reposition the fiber in the termination process. From direct termination of breakout cables in patch panels over pigtails up to patchcords, Hot Melt connectors fit every application. The Hot Melt Termination Kit for ST, SC, FC and. In contrast to earlier expanded beam methods, the 3M EBO ferrule uses a new mirror reflection collimation technology to expand the light path and overcome the effect of surface particles on insertion loss and return loss performance.