Fiber optic strippers remove the coating from fiber optic cable to expose the glass fiber. Also known as optical fiber cable strippers, they hold cable within a slot, squeeze their jaws to press through the coating, and slide the coating off the end of the cable. Sharp-edged slots in the jaws are sized to strip either the jacket, the primary coating, or the secondary coating.

Fiber optic cleavers position stripped fiber optic cable on their built-in scale and cut the fiber to a specific length before splicing or terminating with a connector. Also known as optical fiber cleavers, they position their blade above the fiber, press the blade straight down to score the fiber, and make a clean, smooth break that prevents signal loss.

The pen-like body of fiber optic scribes provides precise control for skilled technicians using the freehand scratch-and-pull method to cleave stripped fiber optic cable. Their tip keeps the fiber in view to score it and break it at the desired length before splicing or terminating with a connector. Also known as optical fiber scribes, they leave a clean, smooth end face that prevents signal loss.

The swab tip of these cleaners reaches inside fiber optic connectors and conforms to cable end faces to remove dirt, oil, and particles that could interfere with signals. Also known as optical fiber cleaners, they clean surfaces without leaving behind scratches or lint.

Fiber optic kits include tools to clean, inspect, and install fiber optic cable and connectors.

Mid-span slitters strip a fiber optic backbone cable in the middle of a run, exposing fiber to allow splicing to a drop cable. Also known as mid-span access tools, they close their upper and lower blades around the backbone cable and slide along the cable to slit the jacket and open a buffer tube. Fibers within the buffer tube are then used to make the splice without interrupting service on main cable.

Fiber optic crimpers attach connector collars to fiber optic cable without damaging the glass fiber. They make epoxy-free connections that are mechanically strong to resist pulling out and optically stable to prevent signal loss. Dies in the crimper jaws hold specific connector types and press them onto the fiber cable for a tight bond. Crimpers are used when installing and repairing fiber optic cable.

Fiber optic cleaning wipes wrap around the ends of fiber optic cable or slip into connectors to clear away dirt, oil, and particles that could interfere with signals. Also known as optical fiber cleaning wipes, these single-use wipes prevent cross contamination and won't leave behind scratches or lint. They are pre-moistened with a solvent-free alcohol solution that evaporates without depositing residues.