Fiber Cable Slitters
Fiber Cable Slitters
The fiber slitter’s main body is made of high quality material, which will not rust and durable.The fiber slitter, wire stripper cable is suitable for all kinds of optical fiber optic cutter.The blade of this fiber slitter is suitable for cutting through cable and cable. The tool design is suitable for multicore cables with sheathed or armored jackets.
Fiber Cable Slitters
Fiber Cable Slitters a simple-to-use and effective tool to remove the outer jacket of optic fiber cables. Fiber is placed in the groove and the Cable Slitter is moved along the length to cut the sheath.
The Fiber Cable Slitters precision-designed tools engineered for safe slitting, stripping, and jacket removal across fiber optic indoor, outdoor, and armored cables. These tools ensure clean longitudinal cuts without damaging optical fibers, essential for field installation, maintenance, and cable preparation tasks consistent with professional cabling standards such as IEC 61300‑3‑35 and GR‑20‑CORE.
Function & Structure
- Purpose: Designed to open cable sheaths, remove loose tube jackets, or split buffer tubes/armored layers cleanly during termination or splicing.
- Construction:
- Blade Material: Hardened SK5 high-carbon steel or Tungsten Carbide (TC) for precise and long‑life cutting (up to 15,000-30,000 uses).
- Housing: Reinforced polymer grip or anodized aluminum alloy body for ergonomic handling.
- Cutting Depth Adjustment: 0-5 mm or more with micrometric calibration dial.
- Operational Design: Supports longitudinal and circumferential slitting for cables ranging from φ 1.5 mm to ≥ 40 mm diameter.
Technical Features
| Feature | Technical Detail |
|---|---|
| Compatible Cables | Flat drop, indoor distribution, loose tube, tight‑buffered, armored (CST/CCST), ADSS, and FTTH drop cables |
| Cable Diameter Range | 1.5 - 40 mm (typ.) |
| Cutting Depth Control | 0 - 5 mm adjustable |
| Material | Aluminum alloy / Engineering plastic housing, SK5 or Tungsten Carbide blade |
| Function Modes | Longitudinal and circumference slit |
| Blade Lifespan | ≥ 15,000 cuts (field replaceable) |
| Operating Temperature | -10 °C to +50 °C |
| Safety Compliance | IEC 61300‑3‑35 (fiber handling clean cut surface) |
Key Products Examples
- Round Cable Slitter RS‑01: For circular cable jackets (2.9 - 6.6 mm).
- Armored Cable Slitter ACS‑2: With replaceable carbide blades for CST/CCST removal.
- Flat Drop Cable Slitter FDS‑1: Optimized for FTTH flat drops.
- Mid‑Span Access Tool: Allows sheath window creation for mid‑span buffer entries.
Advantages
- Precise depth calibration avoids fiber nicking and micro‑bends.
- Dual slitting modes enhance productivity (circumferential + longitudinal).
- Replaceable rotating blades extend lifespan and reduce maintenance cost.
- Lightweight ergonomic design reduces fatigue during field operations.
- Compliant with international cable preparation standards.
Applications
- FTTH / FTTX Deployments
- ODF and Enclosure Preparation
- Cable Mid‑span Accessing
- Optical Termination & Splicing Works
- Long‑haul and Access Network Installations
Compliance and Standards
- IEC 61300‑3‑35 - Fiber end‑face and preparation cleanliness criteria.
- Telcordia GR‑20‑CORE - Generic requirements for optical fiber cables.
- ISO 9001 / RoHS - Material and manufacturing quality.
FAQ – Fiber Cable Slitters
What is a fiber cable slitter?
A fiber cable slitter is a precision hand tool used to cut or open the outer jacket or buffer tube of a fiber optic cable without damaging the internal fibers. It’s essential for splicing, termination, and mid‑span access in FTTx installations.
What types of fiber cable slitters exist?
Common types include mid‑span slitters, buffer tube slitters, jacket slitters, and ribbon slitters depending on cable structure. Each allows controlled cutting depth to prevent fiber damage.
What are the benefits of using a fiber cable slitter?
Slitters provide faster, safer, and cleaner cable access compared with manual cutting. They minimize the risk of fiber breakage and ensure consistent performance in field installations.
Which standards apply to fiber cable slitters?
Relevant standards include IEC 60794‑1‑2 (mechanical testing), Telcordia GR‑20 (outdoor cable requirements), and TIA/EIA‑598 (fiber color coding and jacket identification).
Where are fiber cable slitters used?
They are used during installation and maintenance of fiber networks — FTTx, data centers, ODF preparation, and splice closures — whenever precise jacket or tube removal is needed.
