Fujikura Fiber Cleavers and Strippers
Clean, repeatable fiber preparation is one of the most important steps before fusion splicing. A good splice does not start in the arc chamber only. It starts with controlled coating removal, correct cleave length, stable cleave angle and fibre handling that matches the cable type.
Fujikura cleavers, strippers and ribbon preparation tools cover both everyday FTTx field work and more controlled ribbon-fiber workflows. The range includes compact single-fiber cleavers, automated blade-management cleavers, thermal ribbon strippers, manual single-fiber strippers and ribbon separation tools for splice closures and restoration tasks.
Preparation quality before fusion splicing
Fujikura preparation tools help keep the critical pre-splice steps controlled: stripping, cleaving, fibre positioning and ribbon handling. The practical value is not only speed, but repeatability — fewer operator-dependent results, fewer avoidable re-cleaves and more stable preparation quality across field and ribbon-fibre workflows.
Repeatable cleave quality
Controlled fibre positioning and blade management help reduce variation between operators and support stable splice preparation.
Controlled stripping
Matching the stripping method to the fibre type helps remove coating cleanly before cleaning, cleaving and fusion splicing.
Field-ready operation
Compact handling, replaceable wear parts and practical maintenance features support reliable work in real field conditions.
Ribbon fibre workflow
Ribbon stripping, cleaving and separation tools help manage higher fibre counts with more controlled preparation steps.
Fujikura fiber cleavers and strippers workflows
Fujikura fiber cleavers and strippers are used in different preparation workflows depending on fibre type, splice volume and site conditions. Compact single-fiber work, higher-volume cleaving, ribbon stripping and ribbon separation each place different demands on handling, repeatability and process control.
Compact single-fiber field work
For FTTH drops, cabinet work and confined splice locations, Fujikura CT16 and SS05 form a compact field workflow for single-fiber preparation. SS05 handles coating removal, while CT16 provides the cleaving step before fusion splicing. This setup fits service teams working with individual fibres, moderate splice counts and locations where simple handling, low tool weight and repeatable preparation matter more than ribbon capability.
Professional cleaving workflow
Fujikura CT60 is the stronger cleaving option for mixed field work, higher splice volumes and teams that need one cleaver for single, dual and ribbon fibre preparation. Its role is to keep cleave quality controlled over repeated use, especially where several technicians share equipment. Blade management, practical maintenance and ribbon capability make it better suited to managed field fleets.
Ribbon stripping workflow
Fujikura RS03 fits ribbon-fibre preparation where coating removal must be controlled before cleaning, cleaving and fusion splicing. Thermal stripping helps reduce stripping force and operator variation when several fibres are handled together. This workflow is relevant for ribbon cable deployment, splice closure preparation and factory-style tasks where repeated ribbon stripping must remain stable and predictable across many fibres.
Ribbon separation workflow
Fujikura FST-12 is used when a 12-fiber ribbon must be separated into individual fibres or smaller groups before routing, repair or tray organisation. It fits splice closures and restoration work where ribbon cable structure must be adapted to real fibre routing on site. The tool helps technicians split ribbon fibre in a controlled way instead of improvising with unsuitable methods.
Fujikura fiber cleavers and strippers
These tools cover the main preparation steps before fusion splicing: stripping, cleaving and controlled ribbon handling. Each product has a different role, so the right choice depends on fiber type, splice volume, ribbon use and working conditions.
CT16 Fiber Cleaver
CT16 is a compact field cleaver for FTTx drops, cabinet work and other space-constrained applications. Its role is to provide a repeatable cleaving step in small field kits without adding unnecessary ribbon capability. The cleaver is especially relevant where tool size, simple handling and field serviceability matter during daily single-fiber splicing work.
CT16 can be used for single-mode and multimode fiber and is designed around practical field operation. The dual-fiber adapter concept allows two bare fibers to be cleaved when paired with the SS05 stripper, while replaceable blade and clamp parts help reduce downtime. It fits access network work, restoration tasks and confined splice locations.
CT60 Optical Fiber Cleaver
CT60 is the higher-capability Fujikura cleaver for professional field teams working across single-fiber, dual-fiber and ribbon-fiber preparation. It is better suited to higher splice volumes and shared tool fleets, where cleave quality, blade condition and workflow consistency must remain controlled over repeated use.
CT60 supports single, dual and up to 16-fiber ribbon cleaving. Motorised blade rotation, replaceable parts, Bluetooth connectivity and a shape suitable for tabletop or handheld cleaving make it a stronger platform for managed field workflows. It is the preferred choice when ribbon capability and systematic blade management are required.
RS03 Thermal Fiber Stripper
RS03 is used where coating removal needs more control than a purely manual stripping step can provide. It fits ribbon-fiber preparation, repeated stripping tasks and workflows where several fibers are handled together before cleaning, cleaving and fusion splicing. Thermal stripping helps keep the preparation process more predictable.
RS03 is relevant for ribbon cable deployment, splice closure preparation and more controlled production-style work. Fujikura lists RS03 for 125 µm cladding and ribbon configurations, while the RS03-80 variant is intended for 80 µm cladding applications. Wireless setting of heating conditions also supports repeatable preparation across different tasks.
SS05 Single Fiber Stripper
SS05 is a manual stripper for single optical fiber preparation before cleaning and cleaving. It covers several coating ranges: 125–250 µm, 250–900 µm and 900 µm to 2–3 mm, depending on the stripping position used. This makes it suitable for compact field kits where different single-fiber cable formats may appear.
SS05 also supports simultaneous stripping of two 250 µm coated fibers, which fits efficient single-fiber preparation workflows with CT16. It is not a ribbon stripper and does not replace thermal stripping for ribbon-fiber work. Its role is controlled manual coating removal for FTTx, cabinet, repair and service tasks before the cleaving step.
FST-12 Fiber Separation Tool
FST-12 is not a cleaver or stripper. It is used when a 12-fiber ribbon must be separated into individual fibers or smaller groups before routing, repair or splice tray organisation. Its role is to make ribbon handling more controlled in closures and other limited-space field environments.
FST-12 splits 12-fiber ribbon with separation ratios from 1:11 to 6:6. This is useful when ribbon cable architecture must be adapted to real tray routing, restoration needs or partial fiber use. It helps avoid improvised ribbon separation methods on site.
Where preparation quality matters
Preparation quality becomes critical when fibre work must be completed quickly, cleanly and with minimal rework. These applications place different demands on tool size, fibre handling, repeatability and control of the steps before fusion splicing.
Access network build-outs
FTTx drops, customer connections and access closures often involve many individual fibres in small working areas. Compact preparation tools help keep the workflow controlled without overcomplicating the field kit.
Network upgrades and maintenance
Cabinet, MDF/IDF and node work often combines planned expansion with repair tasks in live network environments. Repeatable stripping and cleaving help reduce rework when technicians move between sites.
High-fiber-count cable work
Ribbon and higher-density cable routes require controlled preparation because several fibres may need to be handled, routed or separated together. Stable preparation helps keep closure work organised and predictable.
Building or maintaining a fibre network?
Choose the right preparation setup before the splice work starts. Astrec can help match Fujikura fiber cleavers and strippers with the fibre type, splice volume, ribbon use and field conditions of your project.