45-162 Fiber Optic Stripper

45-162 Fiber Optic Buffer Tube & Cable Stripper

The 45-162 Fiber Optic Stripper is a compact and practical cable stripping tool designed for fibre optic, buffer tube and other compatible cable applications. Its adjustable blade design allows the stripping depth to be set according to the cable being worked on, helping installers achieve a clean strip while reducing the risk of damaging the enclosed fibre or conductor.

The lightweight design makes the 45-162 convenient to carry in a fibre technician’s tool kit, while its simple operation allows quick and controlled cable preparation.

Key Features

• Model: 45-162
• Fibre optic / buffer tube stripping tool
• Adjustable blade depth
• Designed for nick-free stripping
• Lightweight and compact
• Simple to operate
• Suitable for fibre optic cable applications
• Can be used with compatible coaxial and other cable types
• Suitable for cable up to approximately 1/8 inch diameter for the commonly listed 45-162 version

Adjustable Blade Design

The adjustable blades allow the stripping depth to be set to suit the cable or buffer tube. This helps provide controlled jacket entry while reducing the possibility of nicking the fibre inside.

Suitable Applications

The 45-162 can be useful for:

• Fibre optic installations
• Buffer tube stripping
• Simplex fibre
• Coaxial cable
• CATV cable
• Shielded twisted-pair cable
• Flexible cable applications
• Telecommunications and data cabling

Some listings also specify use with CATV, CB antenna, SO/SJ/SJT and other flexible cable types.

Specifications

Important: Confirm the cable diameter and the exact 45-162 variant before use. Product listings for similarly numbered 45-162 tools can differ in stated cable diameter