Top 5 Best Fiber Optic Cleavers in 2023

The fiber cleaver usually works in conjunction with fusion splicers to do optimum splicing jobs, and is the key to quality connectors and splices.Fiber cleaver is a piece of tool or equipment to make an almost perfect fiber end face cut.

The optical fiber cleaver is used to cut optical fibers as thin as hair. After cutting the optical fibers and magnifying them hundreds of times, they are still flat and can be discharged for splicer.

The material of optical fiber is generally quartz, so there are requirements for the blade material of the optical fiber cutter.

Applicable optical fiber: single core or multi-core bare quartz optical fiber;

Applicable optical fiber cladding: 100-250um diameter

Select fiber cleavers according to your application requirements. Fiber cleavers, designed for fusion splicing, need a low average angle that is one degree or less, whereas cleavers appropriate for mechanical connectors require angles below three degrees.
There are way too many choices on the market, including knock-off brands that are cheaply built. To help you find the fiber cleaver brand, we analyzed & researched all the features that are right for you and came up with a list of 5 different options to purchase.

1.Fujikura CT50 fiber cleaver

The CT50 cleaver offers enhanced drop impact resistance compared to other existing cleavers and allows workers to replace the cleaving blade, providing customers with a drastic reduction in handling time and maintenance costs. The fUJIKURA CT50 changes the position of the cleaving blade automatically and in accordance with the condition of the cleaving state of optical fibers on a fusion splicer through wireless communication. In addition,the CT50 can complete cleaving works including scrap collection, with a single-step. 

Features
*Applicable for up to 12-fiber cleaving
*Automatic cleaving blade rotation via wireless communication
*User replaceable fiber clamps and cleaving blade
*Blade life up to 60,000 cleaves
*Wide lever opening angle allows easy fiber placement
*Single-action operation including fiber scrap collection

Specifications

2. Fujikura CT08 fiber cleaver

Suitable for FTTH Dedicated for single fiber cleaving.
Fujikura CT08 cleaver is the most robust cleaver. It is designed to provide easy replacement of fiber clamps and cleaving blade by customer thereby reducing maintenance cost and time.

Features

• Dedicated for single fiber cleaving.
• Absolute robustness
• Replacement of fiber clamps and cleaving blade by user
• No tool necessary for blade rotation
• Blade life up to 48,000 cleaves
• Easy fiber placement with wide lever opening
• Simple and single-step operation

Specifications

3.Fitel S326 Cleaver High Precision Optical Fiber Cleaver

The Fitel S326A cleaver solves the dilemma of stray fibers with a unique disposal system incorporated into the design. The automatic cleave function provides constant cleaving pressure and improves cleave quality. The cutting blade locks into place after scoring, preventing double scoring. Also can be used to cleave ribbon fiber.

S326 cleaver offers the operator the versatility to cleave on a workbench or in the palm of their hand. The reduced lid size and wide opening angle facilitate fiber loading and improve stability resulting in better single and ribbon fiber cleaves.

Just pressing the lever completes the fiber cleave and automatically collects the waste. With 24 positions, the long life-time blade achieves 48,000 fiber cleaves. The S326 cleaver can offer optical fiber cleaving for a full range of OSP and OEM applications.

Fitel S326A cleaver KEY FEATURES:
Cleave anywhere
Simple operation
Easy fiber loading
Durable and reliable design
Wide lid opening
Long blade life
Lightweight (About 30% reduced from the previous model)
High capacity waste bin

Fitel S326A cleaver SPECIFICATIONS:
Fiber Types: All fiber types
Fiber Count: Single to 12 ribbon fiber
Clad Diameter: 125 µm
Coating Diameter: Single fiber: 250 to 900 µm, Ribbon fiber: 300 to 400 µm (thickness)
Cleave Length: Single fiber: 5 to 20 mm, Ribbon fiber: 10 mm
Blade Life: 48000 fibers (2000 fibers 24 positions)
Dimensions: 96 x 79 x56 mm
Weight: 250 g

4.TEKCN C-30 fiber cleaver

5.SUMITOMO FC-6S CLEAVER

raditional bench top cleaver, siample and easy to use

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