FST-12 Fiber Separation Tool Specifications Parameter Value Ribbon Thickness 250 μm to 300 μm Ribbon Width 3.2 mm (12-fiber) Fiber Pitch 250 micron Fiber Coating Material UV cured resin Separation Ratios: 12-fiber Ribbon 1:11, 2:10, 3:9, 4:8, 5:7, 6:6 Environmental Conditions: Operating Temperature Storage Temperature -10° to 50°C, 0 to 95% RH (non-dew) -40° to +80°C, 0 to 95% RH (non-dew) Dimensions 160L x 126W x 30H (mm) 6.30L x 4.96 x 1.18 (in) Weight 220 g / 7.76 oz. The FST-12 Fiber Separation Tool is used to quickly, accurately and reliably split ribbons into sub-groups or individual fibers. The ergonomic FST-12 design enables safe and reliable, one-handed operation for use in diverse fiber deployment environments, such as aerial and remote-site applications. Ordering Information Description AFL N0. FST-12 Fiber Separation Tool Includes: 12-fiber ribbon jaw set, instructional manual and color coded quick reference guide S014012 Features and Benefits • Enables separation of groups of fibers or single fibers and is not limited to only even-numbered groupings. • One-handed operation allows the operator’s other hand to guide and con - trol the ribbon at all times, minimizing the potential for accidental damage to the fibers or ribbon. • Hand-held method eliminates the need to utilize valuable work surface space for operation and is the ideal solution for remote-site and aerial operations such as bucket truck or ladder-sling applications. • Performing two overlapping separations of the ribbon allows any single fiber or any sub-group of fibers to be extracted from the ribbon, even in mid-span taut-sheath operations where minimal ribbon length is available. • Standard tool designed for fiber counts up to 12-fiber ribbon. 33 AFLglobal.com 1 (800) 235-3423 © 2005, AFL, all rights reserved. PP-4-00016, Revision 5, 1.28.2026 Specifications are subject to change without notice. Fusion Splicing Systems 33