Fiber & Cable Preparation
Tools
Various Hand tools for Stripping, Cutting, Crimping, Slitting, and Scribing fiber optic cable for Cable Assembly Manufacturing
Connected Fibers stocks various tools for cable assembly manufacturing that are available for same or next day shipping. Solutions include products from several leading suppliers of tools and connectors. Partners include Jonard Tools and IDEAL Industries. We also offer solutions from USConec, Seikoh Giken and Senko.
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Mechanical Strippers
IDEAL Stripmaster® Ribbon Jacket Stripper
Thermal Strippers
Microelectronics Thermal Strippers
Kevlar Shears
Strip & Ring Tools
Crimp Tools
Ribbonizer Tools
Fiber Scribes
Jonard Fiber Optic Strippers
The Jonard fiber optic strippers use preset factory settings so no adjustments are required. This unique design eliminates human error and prevents nicks or scratches from occurring on the optical fibers.
Part Number Description
JIC-125 Compact Fiber Optic Stripper, 250 micron
JIC-175 Ergonomic Fiber Optic Stripper, 250 micron
JIC-180C Ergonomic Fiber Optic Stripper, 180 micron
JIC-275 Fiber Optic Stripper, Two Hole, 250 micron, 600-900 micron
JIC-375 Fiber Optic Stripper Three Hole, 250 micron, 900 micron, 1.6-3.0 mm
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JIC-125
JIC-175
JIC-180C
JIC-275
JIC-375
Jonard Kevlar Shears
The Jonard Tools Cutting Shears and Cutters are designed to cut Kevlar®, cabling insulation, tape, cable ties, and other materials with ease. These cutting shears feature the following:
Part Number Description
JIC-186 Kevlar Shears, Adjustable Joint Screw, Serrated Blade for Gripping
JIC-190 Flush Cut Kevlar® Cutters, High Carbon Steel, Thermoplastic Rubber Handle
KCS-4
ES-1964
ES-1964ERG
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JIC-186
JIC-190
KCS-4
ES-1964
ES-1964ERG
Jonard Round Cable Strip & Ring Tools
The PATENTED Round Cable Strip & Ring Tools are designed for fast and precise removal of cable jackets from round cables. Triple action design makes longitudinal cuts for end stripping, spiral cuts for end and mid span stripping, and circular cuts for jacket removal.
Part Number Description
CST-900 Slit, Ring, .0315" - 1.10" (8 mm-28 mm)
CST-1140 Slit, Ring, 3/16" - 1 1/8" (4.5 mm-29 mm)
CSR-1575 Slit, Ring, 0.05” - 0.3” (1.2 mm-7.5 mm)
CST-1900 Slit, Ring, 3/16" - 1 1/8" (4.5 mm-29 mm)
CST-4000 Slit, Ring, 3/4" - 1 5/8" (19 mm-40 mm)
CSR-125 Compact Slit, Ring for fiber optic cables from 0 to 0.125" in diameter
CSR-250 Compact Slit, Ring for fiber optic cables from 0.125" to 0.250" in diameter
CSR-316 Compact Slit, Ring for fiber optic cables from 0.1875" to 0.3125" in diameter
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CST-4000
CSR-1575
CST-900
CST-1140
Jonard Crimp Tool for Standard Fiber Optic Connectors
Designed for use with FC, ST, SC, LC, SMA, and MT-RJ connectors, this crimper is the perfect tool for crimping fiber optic connector collars.
Part Number Description
UC-8039 Crimper with Fiber Optic Die UCD-2685
UC-8000 Universal Crimper Without Die
UCD-2685 Fiber Optic Crimping Die
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UC-8039
UCD-2685
US Conec Crimp Tool for MTP® Brand Connectors
Designed for use with MTP®, MTP®PRO, MTP®16, MXC® connectors, these crimpers are perfect for crimping USConec brand products.
Part Number Description
12245 USConec Brand MTP®, MTP®16 Crimp Tool, Oval
12345 USConec Brand MTP®, MTP®16 Crimp Tool, Round
13473 MTP® Crimp Tool, 4.0-5.5mm Round
9883 Crimp Die MTP®, Oval
12208 MTP® Round Crimp Die, 3.6 mm
13119 MTP® Round Crimp Die, 4.0-5.5mm
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US Conec Ribbonizing Tools
Designed for use with MTP®, MTP®PRO, MTP®16, MXC® connectors, these Ribbonizing tools are perfect compliment to USConec brand products.
Ribbonizing Tools
Part Number Description
8660 Fiber Ribbonizing Tool, 8F
8040 Fiber Ribbonizing Tool, 12F
Disposable Ribbonizers
Part Number Description
16764 Disposable Ribbonizer, 4F
14682 Disposable Ribbonizer, 8F
15818 Fiber Ribbonizing Tool, 16F
14316 Disposable Ribbonizer, 12F
15360 Disposable Ribbonizer, 16F
Bonding Agent
Part Number Description
4861 (10) LOCTITE® 4861 flexible, high viscosity instant adhesive, provide flexible bondlines, Size Case: 20 g Bottle (Qty 10/case)
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16764
14682
14316
15360
IDEAL DualScribe™ Double-Ended Fiber Optic Scribes
Three professional quality blade styles to choose from to meet your specific needs. DualScribe™ reversible blade doubles tool life and the soft non-slip grip provides precise control during scribing. Clear safety cap protects the blades from damage when not in use
Part Number Description
45-357 Ruby Blade Fiber Optic Scribe (Red Handle)
45-358 Sapphire Blade Fiber Optic Scribe (Blue Handle)
45-359 Carbide Blade Fiber Optic Scribe (Black Handle)
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45-357
45-358
45-359
IDEAL Serrated Kevlar® Cutter
Superior quality high-carbon stainless steel with molybdenum and vanadium provides hard, razor-sharp edges. Breaker notch cuts jacket and breaks fiberglass in one step. With textured cushioned-grip handles this tool is designed to cut up to 3mm fiber cables.
Part Number Description
45-344 Serrated Cutter w/Breaker Notch
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45-344
IDEAL Stripmaster® Ribbon Fiber Jacket Stripper
IDEAL Stripmaster® Ribbon Fiber Jacket Stripper Removes jacket from Ribbon Fiber without damage to the Kevlar® strength member of the Ribbon Fiber.
Part Number Description
L-5620 Stripmaster® Wire Stripper Frame only
LB-1152 Blade-set for use with Corning® Plenum and Riser Ribbon Fiber Cable
LB-1153 Blade-set for use with Corning® “Fanout” Ribbon Cable
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45-344
IDEAL MiniLite-Strip™ Fiber Optic stripper
MiniLite-Strip™ Fiber Optic stripper is a hand-held stripper designed to cut and strip select fiber optical cables. The larger strip hole is to strip the outer jacket from 3mm cables. The inner, smaller hole is engineered and precision-ground to remove the buffer coatings, up to 900 microns, to expose the 125 and 140 micron diameter (core + cladding) fibers.
Part Number Description
45-352 MiniLite-Strip™ Optical Fiber Stripper
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45-352
Micro-Electronics Soft-Strip® Single Fiber Stripping
Soft-Strip® stripping tools from Micro-Electronics have integral heating elements which enable them to soften and strip such coatings and insulations as MYLENE, KAPTON, TEFLON, PVC and HYTREL. The Soft-Strip® system permits precise stripping of these tough coatings with less than 3 lbs. of peak pulling force for multi-fiber ribbon, and less than 1 lb. for single fiber. The result is no fiber damage and higher quality splices and connections. Units are available for optical fiber (180-1000µm) and all standard multi-fiber ribbons (encapsulated, bonded, ribbonized and flat fiber types).
Featured Soft-Strip® Kits
Part Number Description
MS-SK-1 The MS-SK-1 kit, Soft-Strip® thermal stripper and components for ribbon types 2-12 fiber, AC wall outlet adapter (order separately).
MS-SK-2 The MS-SK-2 kit, Soft-Strip® thermal stripper and components for Cladding dia. up to 140µm and Coating/Buffer dia. up to 900µm, AC wall outlet adapter (order separately).
MS-T3 AC Power Supply (North American / Japan)
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MS-SK-1
MS-4T-E
MS-SK-2
Sumitomo JR-7 Thermal Stripper
Thermal jacket remover, compatible with 250μm and 200μm coated fibers. Compatible with Sumitomo Electric's bare single fiber and ribbon holders. The JR-7 includes a new ergonomic design with a tough metal lid for durability, vibration-ready notification, LED light for dark environments, a wide and flat stage for easy setting and cleaning, power save and auto power off functions, and improved blade design to reduce operation force.
Part Number Description
JR-7 Main body with, battery pack(BU-6A), AC adapter (ADC-1220S), AC power cord(PC-AC[X]-2P), DC power cord (PC-B(C)), cleaning brush, hex drivers, strap, operation manual, carrying case
FHM-12 Fiber holders for 12-fiber ribbon, compatible with Sumitomo Electric ribbon fusion splicers.
JR-7BL (Pair of upper and lower blades)
BU-6A (Rechargeable Li-ion battery)
JR-7
FHM-12
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Corning® is a registered trademark of Corning, Inc.
Kevlar® is a registered trademark of E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company.
MiniLite-Strip™ and DualScribe™ are trademarks of IDEAL Industries Inc. and Stripmaster® is a Registered Trademark.
Soft-Strip® is a registered trademark of Micro Electronics, Inc.
MTP®, MTP®PRO, MTP®16, MXC® Brand connectors are registered trademarks of USConec.
Established in 1992, US Conec is a leader in providing passive components for high density optical interconnects. The company was founded to expand the use of MT style multifiber technology through the design, manufacturing and sales of high precision fiber optic components. US Conec shareholders are Corning Inc., Fujikura Ltd., and NTT Advanced Technology Corporation. To learn more about US Conec please visit www.usconec.com for more information.
Founded in 1958, Jonard Tools® manufactures tools for the Telecom, CATV, Fiber Optic, Home Automation, Security & Alarm, and Electrical markets. Jonard Tools designs and engineers patented products by utilizing customer partnerships to create innovative solutions for industry needs. New tools are released each month and are all Made For Life® with lifetime warranties. Through quality and innovation Jonard aims to move the industry forward and connect the world. To learn more about Jonard Tools and their products visit www.jonard.com for more information.
More than one hundred years later, IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC. is a global enterprise with companies serving technicians and workers across a wide range of industries, from electrical to construction to aerospace to automotive. Our products have been instrumental in helping mankind reach from the South Pole to the Moon, and are paving new paths for the future. Because as J. Walter Becker taught us, when you honor relationships, success for all will follow. To learn more about Ideal Industries and their products visit www.idealindustries.com for more information.