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Sumitomo FC-8R Handheld Precision Optical Fiber Cleaver
Compact Handheld Cleaver with Auto-Rotating Blade & Cleave Counter
The Sumitomo FC-8R is a flagship handheld precision optical fiber cleaver featuring patented auto-rotating blade technology and an optional smart digital cleave counter. Ergonomically engineered for one-handed operation in the palm, it handles single fibers (250 µm and 900 µm) up to 12-fiber ribbons, making it ideal for tight field spaces, aerial work, and high-volume deployments.
- Manufacturer: Sumitomo Electric Industries
- Category: Portable Handheld Optical Fiber Cleavers
- Fiber Compatibility: Single Fibers (250 µm & 900 µm) & Up to 12-Fiber Ribbons
Key Features & Highlights
- Patented Auto-Rotating Blade: Automatically advances to a fresh blade position after every cleave, eliminating manual position adjustments.
- Automatic Cleave Counter (FC-8R-FC): Built-in counter display automatically tracks cumulative cleave counts to simplify blade life maintenance.
- 60,000-Cleave High Durability: Premium circular blade delivers up to 60,000 fiber cleaves with typical low cleave angles of 0.5°.
- Ergonomic Palm Design: Compact 260 g handheld body with selectable lid opening angles (wide/narrow) for work in tight spaces or limited slack environments.
- Large Off-Cut Scrap Collector: Built-in high-capacity off-cut collector automatically safely traps sharp glass shards.
Technical Specifications
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Ideal Applications
Aerial & Bucket Operations
Compact palm-sized structure allows easy single-handed operation on poles and ladders.
Confined Cable Slack Areas
Selectable lid angle lets technicians execute high-precision cleaves when fiber slack is minimal.
High-Volume Ribbon Splicing
Handles up to 12-fiber mass ribbons effortlessly while keeping total cleave counts tracked.