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Fiber Optic Cable Slitting & Shaving Tools

Buffer Tube Shavers

RBT Series

Riser Cable Fiber Break Out Tool
• Compact & lightweight tool designed to shave a longitudinal break-out window in riser cable in
FTTH-MDU (multiple dwelling units) applications without damaging the fiber
• Features a narrow aluminum body to easily access closely spaced & surface-mounted riser cables
• Factory-set, high-carbon steel blade is recessed to prevent injury

RBT Series Ordering Guide
CABLE COMPATIBILITY
MODEL PART # CABLE DIAMETER(S) REPLACEMENT BLADE PART # LENGTH WEIGHT
MANUFACTURER TYPE
Prysmian Verticasa
0.33″ / 0.41″ / 0.55″ Acome PACE 4″ x 1.5″ x 0.625″
RBT 81315 81320* 3.7 oz (105 g)
(8.5 mm / 10.5 mm / 14 mm) Draka ezBREAKOUT™ (100 x 38 x 17 mm)
SILEC Indoor Sheath® MS
*Includes 10 blades, 2 spare mounting screws & washers

BrightPath EMS 6.6/4.0 Series

Fiber Drop Cable Mid-Span Entry Tool

• Precision shaving tool designed to access the mid-span on CommScope® BrightPath Self-Support
Figure 8 Outdoor Fiber Drop Cable
• Dual shaving channels remove the outer MDPE jacket & 4 mm buffer tube fibers
• Spring-loaded mechanism & thumbscrew easily open & close to insert the cable
• Factory-set blade features a fixed cutting depth & angle to prevent fiber damage

BrightPath EMS 6.6/4.0 Series Ordering Guide

CABLE COMPATIBILITY BUFFER JACKET REPLACEMENT BLADE
MODEL PART # LENGTH WEIGHT
MANUFACTURER TYPE TUBE Ø MATERIAL MODEL PART #
BrightPath 42555 Commscope® BrightPath Self-Support Figure 8 0.16″ (4 mm) MDPE CB 229 37048 3.75″ (95 mm) 6.8 oz (193 g)
EMS 6.6/4.0 Outdoor Fiber Drop Cable

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