Sumitomo FC-55 FIBER CLEAVER

The Sumitomo FC-55 Fiber Cleaver is a precision cleaving instrument engineered to produce clean, consistent cleaves on single-mode and multimode optical fibers. Built for fusion splicing and critical fiber optic preparation tasks, it combines automated operation with durable construction to deliver reliable performance in production and field environments.

– Technical Specifications

Applicable Fibers
• Silica glass optical fiber, 125 µm cladding diameter
• Single fiber or up to 12-fiber ribbon cable construction

Cleave Parameters
• Cleave length: 6–20 mm (250 µm coated fiber); 10–20 mm (900 µm buffered fiber); 10 mm (ribbon fiber)
• Cleave angle: Typical 0.5°
• Blade life: Up to 60,000 cleaves with rotational and height adjustments

Physical Characteristics
• Dimensions: 100 × 81 × 63 mm or 58 × 98 × 47 mm
• Weight: Approximately 390 g, 420 g, or 430 g

Environmental Operating Range
• Temperature: −10 °C to 50 °C
• Humidity: 0% to 95% RH (non-condensing)

– Key Features

• Patented auto-rotating blade system maintains consistent edge sharpness without manual adjustment
• Blade features multiple cutting points (up to 12) accessible through rotation and height adjustment
• One-action cleaving operation with automatic carriage and off-cut collector return
• Automatic off-cut collection system streamlines debris management

– Typical Applications

Fusion splicing of single-mode and multimode fibers in telecommunications, data center, and field installation environments. High blade life supports production volumes exceeding 2,500 fibers at 24 blade positions.

– Compatibility & Integration

Designed for use with single-mode and multimode optical fibers. Engineered to integrate with Sumitomo fusion splicing equipment and industry-standard fiber optic systems.