Description
The
PATENTED
and award-winning MS-446 Mid Span Slit and Ring Tool is designed to provide easy access to optical fibers in AFL’s Heavy Duty OSP MicroCore® (LMHD-Series) cables as well as other thick-walled 8.7 to 14.6 mm diameter jackets. This mid span slit and ring tool also features the following:
Consists of 4 precision slitting grooves and 4 precision ring grooves ranging in size from 8.7 mm to 14.6 mm in diameter
One side of the tool performs radial/ring cuts and the other side slits the cable (longitudinal cut)
Compact design weighing less than 8 oz with included tethering hole makes it perfect to use in tight spaces or on the go
Indicator line on top of the unit indicates the position of the blade for accurate slitting and ringing
This tool was specially designed for AFL’s Heavy Duty OSP MicroCore® (LMHD-Series) cables and other similar style cables
Replacement blade set available, part number: MS-446RB
Blades last for 5,000 slits/cuts
All of our MS Series Mid Span Tools are patented for their unique design and functionality. Our MS-426 won the 2019 Cabling Installation & Maintenance Gold award for innovation and our MS-6 won the same prestigious award in 2018!
Groove Sizes: 8.7-9.1 mm | 9.5-9.9 mm | 11.8-12.2 mm | 14.2-14.6 mm
Specifications
Cut Type
Slit, Ring
Number of Slitting Grooves
4
Number of Ringing Grooves
4
Cable Type
Heavy Duty OSP MicroCore® (LMHD-Series)
Cable Diameter
8.7 mm – 14.6 mm
Dimensions
4″ x 1.5″ x 3.1″ (101 mm x 38 mm x 79 mm)
Weight
0.54 lb (244.252 g)
UPC #
810053350775
Downloads:
Spec Sheet
