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Fiber-Optic Cords

Connect computers, servers, and switches in a fiber-optic network.

LC Plug × LC Plug

Image of Product. Front orientation. Fiber-Optic Cords. LC Connection.

Cords with LC connections have push-pull connectors that lock in place with a latch. Their connectors are about half the size of SC and ST connectors, so they’re best for devices in tight spaces as well as crowded racks and panels.

Single-Mode OS2 Cable—Single-mode cords are good for long distances and often used between buildings.

Multimode OM1 Cable and Multimode OM4 Cable—Multimode cords are often used for shorter runs within buildings. OM1 cords support 10 Gigabit Ethernet at lengths up to 33 meters. They are used for Local Area Networks (LAN).

OFNR Cable—OFNR (optical fiber nonconductive riser) cords prevent the spread of fire from floor to floor within buildings. Use them in vertical spaces, such as shafts, between floors. They cannot be installed in plenum areas. These cords are corrosion resistant. They release heavy black smoke, hydrochloric acid, and other toxic gases when they burn.

	Core Dia., μm	Color		Each
Single-Mode OS2 Cable, OFNR Cable



	3	9	Yellow	2087T11	000000


	6	9	Yellow	2087T12	00000
	10	9	Yellow	2087T13	00000
	33	9	Yellow	2087T16	00000


	Multimode OM1 Cable, OFNR Cable



			3	62.5	Orange	2087T91	00000


			6	62.5	Orange	2087T92	00000
			10	62.5	Orange	2087T93	00000
			33	62.5	Orange	2087T96	00000


			Multimode OM4 Cable, OFNR Cable



					3	50	Teal	2087T17	00000


					6	50	Teal	2087T27	00000
					10	50	Teal	2087T37	00000
					33	50	Teal	2087T67	00000

SC Plug × SC Plug

Image of Product. Front orientation. Fiber-Optic Cords. SC Connection.

Cords with SC connections have push-pull connectors that lock in place with a tab.

Single-Mode OS2 Cable—Single-mode cords are good for long distances and often used between buildings.

	Core Dia., μm	Color		Each
Single-Mode OS2 Cable, OFNR Cable



	3	9	Yellow	2087T51	000000


	6	9	Yellow	2087T52	00000
	10	9	Yellow	2087T53	00000
	33	9	Yellow	2087T56	00000


	Multimode OM1 Cable, OFNR Cable



			3	62.5	Orange	2087T71	00000


			6	62.5	Orange	2087T72	00000
			10	62.5	Orange	2087T73	00000
			33	62.5	Orange	2087T76	00000


			Multimode OM4 Cable, OFNR Cable



					3	50	Teal	2087T18	00000


					6	50	Teal	2087T28	00000
					10	50	Teal	2087T38	00000

ST Plug × ST Plug

Image of Product. Front orientation. Fiber-Optic Cords. ST Connection.

Cords with ST connections have twist-lock spring-loaded connectors that secure in place with a bayonet lock.

Single-Mode OS2 Cable—Single-mode cords are good for long distances and often used between buildings.

	Core Dia., μm	Color		Each
Single-Mode OS2 Cable, OFNR Cable



	3	9	Yellow	2087T61	000000


	6	9	Yellow	2087T62	00000
	10	9	Yellow	2087T63	00000
	33	9	Yellow	2087T66	00000


	Multimode OM1 Cable, OFNR Cable



			3	62.5	Orange	2087T81	00000


			6	62.5	Orange	2087T82	00000
			10	62.5	Orange	2087T83	00000
			33	62.5	Orange	2087T86	00000


			Multimode OM4 Cable, OFNR Cable



					3	50	Teal	2087T19	00000


					6	50	Teal	2087T29	00000
					33	50	Teal	2087T69	00000

Flexible Fiber-Optic Cable for Mini Flashlights

Extend light into hard-to-reach spaces by attaching fiber-optic cable to your flashlight.

For Handle Dia.	Includes		Each
3/4"	6", 12", and 18" Cables	6545T52	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.

With Spring-Return Handle

Image of Product. Front orientation. Wire and Cable Strippers. Fiber-Optic Cable Strippers.

	For Cable
	Max. OD	Buffer Dia., μm	Coating Dia., μm	Core Dia., μm	Designation	For Wire/Cable Type	Lg.	Grip Style	Grip Material		Each
Steel



		0.12"	600 to 900	125 to 250	9	Single Mode OS1, Single Mode OS2	Fiber Optic	6"	Cushion	Plastic	4130N111	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 Ga.	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	4938A31	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., μm	Coating Dia., μm	Designation	For Wire/Cable Type	Lg.	Grip Style	Grip Material		Each
Steel



		0.01"	250	125	Single Mode OS1, Single Mode OS2	Fiber Optic	3 1/4"	Cushion	Rubber	4827N11	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	5938N11	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.

	Handle Material	Opening Style	Handedness	Blade Tip Shape	Blade Edge	Cutting Features	Includes		Each
For Fabric, Kevlar, Plastic







	Straight Handle

	5 1/2"	1 5/8"	Stainless Steel	Plastic Handle	Manual	Right, Left	Point	Serrated/Straight	Wire-Cutting Notch	Nylon Pouch with Belt Loop	7388N11	000000

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
For Cable Designation	Cavity Size	Lg.	Material	Grip Style	Grip Material		Each		Each







			For FC, ST, SC, LC, SMA, MT-RJ Connection

			Single Mode OS1, Single Mode OS2, Multimode OM1, Multimode OM2, Multimode OM3, Multimode OM4	0.134", 0.139", 0.151", 0.178", 0.190"	9 1/2"	Steel	Cushion	ABS	4847N21	000000	4847N2	000000

Fiber-Optic Tool Kits


2 Pieces	11 Pieces

Cut and strip fiber-optic cable.

2 Pieces—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 Pieces—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 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	6294N11	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	6294N12	000000

Precision-Adjust 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., μm	Coating Dia., μm	Designation	Performance	Max. Strip Lg.	For Wire/Cable Type	Lg.	Grip Style	Grip Material		Each
Steel



		0.13"	180 to 330	125	Single Mode OS1, Single Mode OS2	Precision Adjust	2"	Fiber Optic	3 3/4"	Cushion	ABS	4809N11	000000


		0.43"	600 to 1,100	250	Single Mode OS1, Single Mode OS2	Precision Adjust	2"	Fiber Optic	3 3/4"	Cushion	ABS	4809N12	00000

Fiber-Optic Cable

Send data between data centers and workstations in fiber-optic networks. The plastic outer jacket on this cable is flame retardant for safe indoor use, and resists water and UV light for outdoor use. Because it works both indoors and outdoors, there’s no need for a transition splice when routing the cable into buildings. Each inner fiber also has a layer of plastic insulation to protect signals and add flexibility. This cable is non-conductive, so grounding or bonding is not required.

Multimode OM3 Cable—Multimode cable is often used to transmit data over short distances, such as within buildings and local area networks (LANs). It has a large core diameter, so it’s easier to terminate and install than single-mode cable. However, it has lower bandwidth.

OFNP Cable—ONFP cable is for use in horizontal shafts, such as in ducts and above drop ceilings.

Single-Mode OS2 Cable—Single-mode cable is often used to send data between buildings. It has a small core diameter, which reduces signal loss. It transmits data over longer distances and has a higher bandwidth than multimode cable.

OFNR Cable—OFNR cable is for use in vertical shafts and large facilities with multiple levels.

Fiber Count—Fiber count refers to the number of optical fibers inside a cable. The higher the count, the more data you can send. You can branch each fiber into its own individual cable if your network demands grow in the future.

					Inner Insulation
	Fiber Count	Core Dia., μm	OD	Outer Jacket Color	Material	Color	Temp. Range, ° F	For Use Outdoors	Flammability Rating		25 ft. Long	50 ft. Long	100 ft. Long	250 ft. Long	500 ft. Long	1,000 ft. Long
Single Mode OS2, OFNR



		6	8.3	0.22"	Black	Plastic	Blue, Brown, Gray, Green, Orange, White	-40 to 155	Yes	UL 2556 FT4	5499N24	—	000000	000000	0000000	0000000	0000000


		12	8.3	0.26"	Black	Plastic	Aqua, Black, Blue, Brown, Gray, Green, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow	-40 to 155	Yes	UL 2556 FT4	5499N25	—	00000	000000	000000	000000	00000000
		24	8.3	0.31"	Black	Plastic	Aqua, Aqua/Black, Black, Black/White, Blue, Blue/Black, Brown, Brown/Black, Gray, Gray/Black, Green, Green/Black, Orange, Orange/Black, Pink, Pink/Black, Purple, Purple/Black, Red, Red/Black, White, White/Black, Yellow, Yellow/Black	-40 to 155	Yes	UL 2556 FT4	5499N26	—	000000	000000	000000	00000000	00000000


		Single Mode OS2, OFNP



				6	8.3	0.21"	Black	Plastic	Blue, Brown, Gray, Green, Orange, White	-40 to 155	Yes	NFPA 262, CSA C22.2 No. 0.3 FT6	5499N27	—	00000	000000	000000	000000	00000000


				12	8.3	0.25"	Black	Plastic	Aqua, Black, Blue, Brown, Gray, Green, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow	-40 to 155	Yes	NFPA 262, CSA C22.2 No. 0.3 FT6	5499N28	—	00000	000000	000000	000000	00000000
				24	8.3	0.31"	Black	Plastic	Aqua, Aqua/Black, Black, Black/White, Blue, Blue/Black, Brown, Brown/Black, Gray, Gray/Black, Green, Green/Black, Orange, Orange/Black, Pink, Pink/Black, Purple, Purple/Black, Red, Red/Black, White, White/Black, Yellow, Yellow/Black	-40 to 155	Yes	NFPA 262, CSA C22.2 No. 0.3 FT6	5499N29	—	000000	000000	000000	00000000	00000000


				Multimode OM3, OFNR



						6	50	0.22"	Black	Plastic	Blue, Brown, Gray, Green, Orange, White	-40 to 155	Yes	UL 2556 FT4	5499N31	000000	00000	000000	000000	000000	00000000


						12	50	0.26"	Black	Plastic	Aqua, Black, Blue, Brown, Gray, Green, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow	-40 to 155	Yes	UL 2556 FT4	5499N32	00000	000000	000000	000000	00000000	00000000
						24	50	0.31"	Black	Plastic	Aqua, Aqua/Black, Black, Black/White, Blue, Blue/Black, Brown, Brown/Black, Gray, Gray/Black, Green, Green/Black, Orange, Orange/Black, Pink, Pink/Black, Purple, Purple/Black, Red, Red/Black, White, White/Black, Yellow, Yellow/Black	-40 to 155	Yes	UL 2556 FT4	5499N33	000000	000000	000000	00000000	00000000	00000000


						Multimode OM3, OFNP



								6	50	0.21"	Black	Plastic	Blue, Brown, Gray, Green, Orange, White	-40 to 155	Yes	NFPA 262, CSA C22.2 No. 0.3 FT6	5499N34	00000	000000	000000	000000	00000000	00000000


								12	50	0.25"	Black	Plastic	Aqua, Black, Blue, Brown, Gray, Green, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow	-40 to 155	Yes	NFPA 262, CSA C22.2 No. 0.3 FT6	5499N35	00000	000000	000000	000000	00000000	00000000
								24	50	0.31"	Black	Plastic	Aqua, Aqua/Black, Black, Black/White, Blue, Blue/Black, Brown, Brown/Black, Gray, Gray/Black, Green, Green/Black, Orange, Orange/Black, Pink, Pink/Black, Purple, Purple/Black, Red, Red/Black, White, White/Black, Yellow, Yellow/Black	-40 to 155	Yes	NFPA 262, CSA C22.2 No. 0.3 FT6	5499N36	000000	000000	000000	00000000	00000000	00000000

Illuminating Glass Fiber Bundles

Light up small and hard-to-reach areas. These bundles are often used in fiberscopes and borescopes. They’re also good for lighting small areas in models, prototypes, and circuit boards. They transmit all colors of visible light and some wavelengths of infrared light.

For precise lighting, they have two layers—the outer layer keeps light contained within the inner glass core. Bundles with a larger diameter have more fibers, so they give off more light.

A separate light source is needed to illuminate them. Connect them to an LED strip or other light source using heat-shrink tubing or a fitted part, such as a ferrule. They’re not for use in telecommunication cables.

0.55 Numerical Aperture—Fiber bundles with 0.55 numerical aperture cover a smaller area than those with 0.66 numerical aperture, making them good for lighting angles that have less space.

0.66 Numerical Aperture—Choose fiber bundles with 0.66 numerical aperture for general purpose illumination.

Borosilicate Glass—Made of borosilicate glass, the fibers resist greater heat and transmit light better than plastic fibers.

Numerical Aperture—The numerical aperture describes the maximum angle of light each fiber accepts and emits. To send light efficiently, use a light source with an angle at or below the numerical aperture.

								6 ft. Long		9 ft. Long		19 1/2 ft. Long
	Bundle Dia.	Acceptance Angle	Wavelength Range, nm	Core Dia., μm	Fiber Bend Radius	Max. Temp., ° F	Material		Each		Each		Each
0.55 Numerical Aperture



		1/16"	67°	400 to 1,600	50	0.25"	890	Borosilicate Glass	5259N13	000000	5259N12	000000	5259N11	000000


		1/8"	67°	400 to 1,600	50	0.25"	890	Borosilicate Glass	5259N16	00000	5259N15	00000	5259N14	00000
		1/4"	67°	400 to 1,600	50	0.25"	890	Borosilicate Glass	5259N19	000000	5259N18	000000	5259N17	000000


		0.66 Numerical Aperture



				1/16"	83°	400 to 1,600	50	0.25"	890	Borosilicate Glass	5259N23	00000	5259N22	00000	5259N21	00000


				1/8"	83°	400 to 1,600	50	0.25"	890	Borosilicate Glass	5259N26	00000	5259N25	00000	5259N24	00000
				1/4"	83°	400 to 1,600	50	0.25"	890	Borosilicate Glass	5259N29	000000	5259N28	000000	5259N27	000000