Used Fiber Cleavers, Strippers & Prep Tools

Fair question, and worth being upfront about: despite the category name, the inventory here is almost entirely fiber preparation and termination tools — cleavers (which precision-cut a fiber to create a clean, flat end-face), strippers (which remove the outer coating), and polishing jigs — rather than literal cleaning supplies like alcohol wipes or cleaning pens. If you're specifically looking for end-face cleaning consumables, contact us directly; if you need a cleaver, stripper, or polisher to prepare fiber for splicing or connectorization, this is the right category.

A cleaver precision-scores and breaks a stripped fiber to produce a flat, perpendicular end-face — the starting point for a low-loss fusion splice or a hand-polished connector. Fujikura's CT-series (CT-03 through CT-50, CT-100) makes up most of this category, ranging from basic single-fiber cleavers to high-precision models used with the tightest-tolerance splicers. Cleave quality directly determines splice loss, so this is precision tooling, not a simple cutting tool.

A stripper (like the Fujikura SS110 or a hot jacket stripper) removes the fiber's outer coating and buffer to expose bare glass before cleaving — a mechanical or thermal step that has to happen first. The cleaver then cuts the now-bare fiber to create the end-face. Both are separate tools used in sequence during fiber preparation, not substitutes for each other.

DIAMOND's angle polishers and polishing jigs are used to manually polish a connector end-face to the correct angle and finish (flat PC, angled APC) after termination — an alternative or supplement to factory-terminated connectors, more common in field termination and repair work than in high-volume manufacturing.

Not strictly — a well-maintained cleaver from any reputable brand can produce a good cleave for most splicers — but fusion splicer manufacturers often recommend a specific cleaver model for their machine's tightest-tolerance modes, and using a mismatched or worn blade is a common cause of elevated splice loss. If you're troubleshooting inconsistent splice quality, the cleaver blade condition is one of the first things to check.