Cleavers

Optical Fiber
FC-7R Handheld Description:

Automatic Optical The FC-7R and FC-7 are the most versatile
tools available for optical fiber cleaving. The
This one-hand, one-step automated cleaver
ultimately allows the user to streamline the
Fiber Cleaver new FC-7R fiber cleaver is the industry’s first cleaving process, undisrupted, to cleave single
and only handheld, 1-step, fiber cleaver with or multiple fibers with maximum precision and
automatic blade adjustment for use in fusion time efficiency.
splicing, field termination, and other precision
The FC-7, without automatic blade rotation, can
applications. The new unit addresses the
also perform cleaves on single fibers (0.25 to
market need for a more precise fiber cleaver
0.90) and up to 4 count ribbons. Both the FC-7
that eliminates the time consuming and error
and FC-7R feature a simple cleaving operation
prone process of height and blade rotation
that can be performed in the palm of the hand
adjustments, thereby increasing ease of use,
(allowing the user to take the cleaver to fiber
precision, and the cleaver’s maximum product
in limited slack applications) and incorporate a
life.
built-in fiber scrap collector that grabs, handles,
By extending the maximum life of the cleaver and safely stores scrap fibers resulting from the
blade, FC-7R significantly reduces the need for cleaving process.
maintenance and service.
FC-7R with automatic blade
rotation Features:
 FC-7R Industry’s Only Optical Fiber  Features Automatic Fiber Scrap Collection
Fusion and Termination Products

Cleaver with Automatic Blade Rotation

 Can Be Operated With Minimal Steps
 Prevents Double Scoring of Fibers
 Works With Sumitomo Fiber Holders
 Can Be Used for Single Fiber Cleaving or
 Rugged Aluminum Alloy Outer Housing
Up to 4 Count Ribbon

Specifications
Dimensions 98W x 47D x 58H mm
Weight 300 g
Coating Diameters 0.25-0.9mm (Single)
0.25mm (Ribbon)
Cladding Diameter 0.125mm
Cleave Lengths 6-20mm (Single Fiber)
10-20mm (Ribbon)
Typical Cleave Angle 0.5 Degrees
Maximum Blade Life 36,000 Fiber Cleaves
FC-7 without automatic Number of Steps for Cleave 1
blade rotation
Automatic Scrap Collection Included

Ordering Information
Description Part Number
Cleaver (Up to 4 ct. Ribbon) FC-7
Automatic Blade Rotation Cleaver FC-7R

Accessories
Description Part Number UOM
Cleaver Blade FCP-BL 1 ea.
Cleaver Blade for FC-7R FCB-BL-R 1 ea.

F12 For ordering assistance, please contact Customer Service at 800-358-7378 or visit our website at: www.sumitomoelectric.com
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