wiredInUSA September 2017

Easy stripping performance

AFL has introduced four new thermal strippers for single- and multi-fiber stripping, the RS01, RS02, RS03 and RS03- 80. Ergonomic design, with a low level of necessary force, are said to make the series comfortable and easy to use for high fiber count applications. All the strippers feature a three-second heating time and are capable of stripping 200µm coated fibers and ribbons. The RS02 and RS03 models include a Bluetooth ® - enabled wireless connection for smartphones and can be programmed for user preferences via an Android or iOS smartphone app. The RS01 model is suitable for locations where Bluetooth technology is prohibited. “With the increased activity levels for high fiber count cable, and especially ribbon fiber construction utilizing 200µm coated fibers, these new stripping tools are ideally suited to address the evolving needs of the market,” said Greg Pickeral, product manager for AFL’s fusion splicing division. “The addition of Bluetooth capability not only provides a very convenient way to manage and program the stripper but, as other products evolve, we’ll have even

better opportunities to create a more robust tool management environment.”

The RS03 model includes a powerful lithium-ion battery capable of 600 stripping cycles, and the RS03-80 model is designed for stripping 80µm cladding fiber applications. A temperature selection switch permits easy field optimization for different fibers or operating conditions.

The strippers accept all Fujikura field and factory style fiber holders.

New thermal stripper from AFL

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wiredInUSA - September 2017