Opens the buffer tube mid-cable and reaches the chosen fiber.
Opens mid-span access to buffer tubes from 1.9 mm to 3.0 mm on loose-tube cables. Five sizing channels cover the range, so no die change or adjustment comes into play. The hinged body with its clasp stays closed through the shaving pass and keeps the fiber safe.
1.9 – 3.0 mmBuffer tube diameter range
No adjustmentNo die change required
5Sizing channels
ReplaceableBlade
99 × 38 × 18 mmDimensions
38.5 gWeight
Key features
Mid-span accessOpens the buffer tube at any chosen point without waiting for a cable end and reaches the fibers.
Channel per sizeFive channels cover tubes from 1.9 mm to 3.0 mm with no adjustment; the smallest one is channel 5.
Latching bodyThe clasp keeps the body closed through the shaving pass and holds the tube in line.
Replaceable bladeTwo screws hold the blade cover; a #2 Phillips screwdriver handles the change.
Not for use on live electrical circuits; the tool offers no protection against electric shock. OSHA/ANSI approved eye protection is required during use.
