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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.
Easy stripping performance
New thermal stripper from AFL
wiredInUSA - September 2017
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