CT16 Fiber Cleaver The CT16 fiber cleaver from Fujikura was designed for FTTH or other space constrained applications where ergonomics and durability are key. It is compact, can be operated ambidextrously, and features a unique fiber adapter, allowing users to cleave two bare fibers simultaneously when paired with the dual fiber stripper, the SS-05. The scrap collector and fiber adapter side can be swapped by the user for left or right-handed preference, or as environmental constraints dictate. Furthermore, the thumbwheel on the bottom of the cleaver is utilized for blade rotations as opposed to previous tedious processes to rotate a cleaver blade. The top lever opens past vertical allowing for easy viewing, cleaning, and adjustment of the cleave length. The blade is retracted when the top lever is opened and the blade activates to score the fiber when it is closed, making this a true one-step cleaver. Like its predecessor, this cleaver can withstand a 30" drop from any of six different orientations and still maintain factory specified cleave angle performance. The cleaver blade and fiber clamping mechanisms are easy to replace in the field, mitigating the need to send this cleaver in for service. continued Features • Dual fiber adapter plate for single or two fiber cleaving • Ambidextrous operation available • Field replaceable fiber clamp pads and cleaver blade • Shock resistant for drops up to 30" in any of six different orientations • Compact form factor and tool-less blade rotations Applications • Small cell site • FTTx drops and terminations • MDF/IDF splices and terminations • Rural fiber deployments and restorations Ordering Information Description AFL No. CT16 Fiber Cleaver includes: FDB-06 scrap collector, AD-16B fiber adapter, HEX-01 hex wrench (1.5 mm), M-CT16-E instruction manual, CC-46 carrying case S018330 FDB-06 Scrap Collector S018329 CB-09 Replacement Cleaver Blade S018335 ARM-CT16-01 Replacement Fiber Clamp Pads S018373 AD-16A Fiber Adapter (up to 900 μm coating) S018328 AD-16B Fiber Adapter (up to 3.0 mm jacket) S018331 CC-46 Carrying Case S018374 1 AFLglobal.com 1 (800) 235-3423 © 2023, AFL, all rights reserved. PP-4-00132, Revision 2, 12.4.2024 Specifications are subject to change without notice. Fusion Splicing Systems 1 CT16 Fiber Cleaver Specifications Parameter Value Applicable Fiber Fiber type Single-mode optical fiber Multimode optical fiber Fiber count 2 single fibers Cladding diameter Approx. 125 μm Applicable Coating Adapter plate AD-16A: Max 900 μm coating diameter single fiber or 250 μm coating diameter for two fibers AD-16B: Max. 3 mm jacket diameter Fiber holders FH-60 and FH-70 series – coating diameter dictated by specific fiber holder Cleave Length Adapter plate AD-16A: 5 – 20 mm *1 AD-16B: Coating diameter – 250 μm or less: 5-20 mm *1 251 μm-900 μm: 10-20 mm 901 μm-3 mm: 14-20 mm Fiber holder Approx. 10 mm Cleave Angle *2 Single fiber Avg. 0.3 to 0.9 degrees Blade Life *3 Approx. 48,000 fiber cleaves Physical description Dimensions W Approx.106 mm without projection *4 Dimensions D Approx.95.5 mm without projection *4 Dimensions H Approx.49 mm without projection *4 Weight Approx. 190 g including AD-16A Environmental condition Temperature Operate: -10 to 50°C Storage: -40 to 80°C Humidity Operate: 0 to 95%RH non-condensing Storage: 0 to 95%RH non-condensing Other features Blade rotation Manual dial underneath cleaver Replaceable items Cleaver blade Fiber clamp pads Fiber adapter base and scrap collector Can be swapped position for ambidextrous operation Cleave count Up to two individual bare fibers Notes 1. When the cleave length is less than 10 mm, the coating diameter should be 250 μm or less. Also, a blade height adjustment is required before cleaving. The average cleave angle is worse than the specification above when the cleave length is less than 10 mm. 2. Measured with an interferometer at room temperature, no with a splicer. A new blade was used to cleave the single fibers. The average cleave angle changes depending on the environmental conditions, blade condition, operating method, and cleanliness. 3. The blade life changes depending on the environmental conditions, operating method, and the fiber type cleaved. 4. Measured with the top lever closed. 2 AFLglobal.com 1 (800) 235-3423 © 2023, AFL, all rights reserved. PP-4-00132, Revision 2, 12.4.2024 Specifications are subject to change without notice. Fusion Splicing Systems 2