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Fiber-Optic Tool Kits

2 Piece Kit

11 Piece Kit

Cut and strip fiber-optic cable.

2-piece kits include a wire cutter with high-carbon stainless steel blades that are strong enough to cut through optic fibers, wire insulation, and cable ties. They also include a wire stripper that has three openings for stripping different thicknesses of fiber-optic cable jackets down to the glass fiber.

11-piece kits include a variety of tools to support a wide range of applications. Along with a standard wire cutter and wire stripper, there are three additional cable strippers and a ringer to handle an array of fiber-optic cable jacket shapes, sizes, and buffer coatings. To make it easy to access your cable, there are pliers, a flashlight, and a screwdriver. Use the wipes to clean optical surfaces, bare fibers, and connector ends.

No. of Pieces	Includes	For Cable Industry Designation	Container Type		Each
2	6" Lg. Wire Stripper (For 0.12" Max. Cable OD, 600-900 micron Buffer Dia., 250 micron Coating Dia., and 9 micron Core Dia.) 5 1/2" Lg. Wire Cutter for Kevlar and Soft Wire	Single Mode OS1, Single Mode OS2	Leather Pouch	0000000	000000
11	6" Lg. Wire Stripper (For 0.12" Max. Cable OD, 600-900 micron Buffer Dia., 250 micron Coating Dia., and 9 micron Core Dia.) 5 1/4" Lg. Stripper for 0.19" to 1.13" Dia. Cable Jackets 2" Lg. Stripper for 0.13" to 0.5" Dia. Cable Jackets 4 1/2" Lg. Stripper for 0.25" Wd. Flat-Drop Cables 6" Lg. Wire Cutter for Kevlar and Soft Wire 8 1/4" Lg. Cutting Pliers 4" Lg. Ringer for 0.5" to 0.24" Dia. Buffer Tubes 6 3/4" Lg. Long-Nose Pliers 7 1/2" Lg. Bit Screwdriver for Phillips and Slotted Drive Styles 3 3/4" Lg. LED Flashlight Five Cable Cleaning Wipes	Single Mode OS1, Single Mode OS2	Fabric Bag	0000000	000000

Fiber-Optic Cable Strippers

Strip fiber-optic cables without scratching or damaging them. These cable strippers have three nonmarring openings to handle different thicknesses of fiber-optic cable jackets and buffer coatings. Strip a cable down to the glass fiber using the smallest opening.

For Cable
Max. OD	Buffer Dia., microns	Coating Dia., microns	Core Dia., microns	Industry Designation	Lg.	Material	Grip Style	Grip Material	Features		Each
0.12"	600-900	125-250	9	Single Mode OS1, Single Mode OS2	6"	Steel	Cushion	Plastic	Spring-Return Handle	00000000	000000

Compact Fiber-Optic Cable Strippers

Small enough to fit in your pocket, take these strippers with you to remove the insulation from fiber-optic cable. They have a single notch that adjusts to the gauge of your wire, so you don’t have to align each wire to its corresponding notch.

For Cable
Max. OD	Buffer Dia., microns	Coating Dia., microns	Industry Designation	Lg.	Material	Grip Style	Grip Material		Each
0.01"	250	125	Single Mode OS1, Single Mode OS2	3 1/4"	Steel	Cushion	Rubber	0000000	000000

Precise-Length Fiber-Optic Cable Strippers

An adjustable stop lets you set the precise length you want to strip from your fiber-optic cable. Because you insert your cable into the front of these strippers, you can use them in tight spaces.

For Cable
Max. OD	Buffer Dia., microns	Coating Dia., microns	Industry Designation	Max. Strip Lg.	Lg.	Material	Grip Style	Grip Material		Each
0.13"	180-330	125	Single Mode OS1, Single Mode OS2	2"	3 3/4"	Steel	Cushion	ABS Plastic	0000000	000000
0.43"	600-1,100	250	Single Mode OS1, Single Mode OS2	2"	3 3/4"	Steel	Cushion	ABS Plastic	0000000	00000

Fiber-Optic Cable Ratchet Crimpers

Crimp FC, ST, SC, LC, SMA, and MT-RJ connectors onto fiber-optic cable. The ratchet applies the correct pressure to ensure a complete crimp every time.

Crimpers								Replacement Dies
Cavity Size	For Cable Industry Designation	Lg.	Material	Grip Style	Grip Material		Each		Each
For FC, ST, SC, LC, SMA, MT-RJ Connectors
0.134", 0.139", 0.151", 0.178", 0.190"	Single Mode OS1, Single Mode OS2, Multimode OM1, Multimode OM2, Multimode OM3, Multimode OM4	9 1/2"	Steel	Cushion	ABS Plastic	0000000	000000	000000	000000

Coaxial and Fiber-Optic Cable Cutters

Produce clean, distortion-free cuts in cable with one-handed operation.

	For Data Cable
For Use On	Max. Dia.	Max. Wire Gauge	Overall Lg.	Jaw Material	Handle Material	Grip Material	Opening Style		Each
Carbon Fiber, Copper, Fiberglass, Kevlar	3/4"	500 MCM	8 1/4"	Steel	Steel	Plastic	Manual	0000000	000000

Fiber-Optic Cable Cutters

Make flush cuts through fiber-optic cable for clean connections and easy splicing. Spring-assisted jaws open automatically when you release the handles.

Overall Lg.	Jaw Material	Handle Material	Grip Material	Opening Style		Each
6 1/4"	Steel	Steel	Plastic	Spring Assisted	0000000	000000

Fiber-Optic Cable Scissors

Shown in Nylon Pouch

Wire-Cutting Notch

With high-carbon stainless steel blades, these scissors cut through fiber-optic and electrical cables, even those that are made with Kevlar. They’re also good for cutting wire jackets and cable ties. Use the wire-cutting notch to hold your items in place, so they won’t slip as you cut them. Attach the pouch to your belt to keep these scissors close at hand.

For Use On Fabric, Kevlar, Plastic
Blade Edge	Features	Overall Length	Cut Length	Blade Material	Handle Material	Handle Type	Opening Style	Handedness	Blade Tip Shape	Includes		Each
Serrated/Straight	Wire-Cutting Notch	5 1/2"	1 5/8"	Stainless Steel	Plastic	Straight	Manual	Right, Left	Pointed	Nylon Pouch with Belt Loop	0000000	000000