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 |
| Data Sheet | Download Data Sheet | MS-446 |
