Fujikura’s lineup of high-quality, large diameter optical fiber cleavers is built to achieve low cleave angles with pristine end-faces for a vast array of fiber types. These cleavers are heavily utilized in fiber preparation for fusion splicing of standard data communication fibers, octagonal or round large diameter fibers (LDF), polarization maintaining fibers, photonic crystal fibers and even component manufacturing with capillary tubes, ball lenses, end caps and more. Automation was a key theme during design of these products. The aim was to enable smarter, faster and more reliable decisions than previously capable via operator trial and error. Leveraging the success of their predecessors, the CT-115 and CT-116 fiber clamps will automatically adjust the clamping force to provide the most optimal cleave angle for any fiber in the machine. The fiber backstop position is newly automated to find the optimum location for best cleave angle performance. Microns adjustments can make the difference in achieving required cleave angles for many fibers. As a manual process, this is very difficult to optimize, but this new automation removes this painstaking process. With the unheard-of long blade life of all three cleavers, blade position changes are infrequent, but when needed, the blade will index to the next position automatically, driven by a motorized blade assembly. As an industry first, this generation LDF cleaver has an RFID sensor which matches the RFID tag on every FH-110 series fiber holder. These cleavers have a new fiber holder management menu where users can pair a fiber holder to a cleave mode. In this menu, each fiber holder has a unique RFID and a user defined name for simple setup of fiber holder and cleave mode combinations. The cleaver utilizes the pairings in this menu to automatically change the cleave mode based on the fiber holder recognized by the cleaver’s RFID sensor. This can be used as either a process control measure, or to aid in cleave optimization. This line of LDF cleavers brings exciting benefits to the specialty fiber optic industry, which promise to yield tangible benefits to its users. Fujikura continues to lead with innovation and value in the quality solutions they develop. Put our LDF cleavers to the test by contacting us at 1-800-235-3423. CT-114, CT-115 and CT-116 Fiber Cleavers CT-115 CT-116 continued 1 AFLglobal.com 1 (800) 235-3423 © 2023, AFL, all rights reserved. PP-4-00127, Revision 3, 9.29.2025 Specifications are subject to change without notice. Fusion Splicing Systems 1 CT-114, CT-115 and CT-116 Fiber Cleavers Angled Cleaving Angled cleaving up to 15° (only CT-116) RFID Fiber Holder System RFID identification with FH-110 series fiber holders improves quality control in manufacturing and when changing applications in an R&D environment. Automatic Clamp Function CT-115 and CT-116 self-optimizes and applies the clamp force automatically for best cleave results without trial and error. clamp Backstop CT-115 and CT-116 automated backstop prevents time and fiber waste with self-optimized positioning for best cleave results. backstop blade fiber backstop CT-115 Features • 80-1,250 μm cladding diameter • Automatic fiber clamping, backstop adjustment and blade position change • RFID fiber holder identification • 200,000 cleaves per blade for 250 μm fiber • PC software and manual downloadable via USB CT-116 Features • 80-1,250 μm cladding diameter • Automatic fiber clamping, backstop adjustment and blade position change • RFID fiber holder identification • 200,000 cleaves per blade for 250 μm fiber • Angled cleaving function (up to 15°) • PC software and manual downloadable via USB CT-114 Features • 80-660 μm cladding diameter • Automatic blade position change • RFID fiber holder identification • Manual fiber clamping and backstop adjustment • 200,000 cleaves per blade for 250 μm fiber • PC software and manual download - able via USB RFID Tag Automatic Blade Position Change Cleaver blade position indexing driven by a motor to remove user error from this critical process. continued 2 AFLglobal.com 1 (800) 235-3423 © 2023, AFL, all rights reserved. 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Fusion Splicing Systems 2 Specifications Parameter CT-114 CT-115 CT-116 Fiber type Silica optical fibers and capillary tubes Fiber count Single Cladding diameter 80-660 μm 80-1,250 μm Coating diameter 81-3,182 μm Fiber clamping Manual 1 Automatic via motor Backstop adjustment Manual Automatic via motor Tension range 2 0 to 3,000 gf (29.4 N) 0 to 10,000 gf (98.1 N) Cleaving length 3 30-75 mm Cleaving angle Average 0.2° (Cladding diameter 125 μm) Average 0.3° (Cladding diameter 400 μm) Average 0.4° (Cladding diameter 660 μm) 5 Average 1.0° (Cladding diameter 1,000 μm) 5 Angled cleaving – – 0-15° (0 to 180° on cleaver rotator) 6 Blade life 7 200,000 fibers (10,000 fibers x 20 positions for 250 μm cladding fiber) Dimensions (WxDxH) 240 x 133 x 142 mm without projections 240 x 133 x 151 mm without projections Weight 3.6 kg without inserts and with fiber holder adapter 3.9 kg without inserts and with fiber holder adapter 4.2 kg without inserts and with fiber holder adapter Humidity 0 to 95% RH, non-condensing (operation and storage) Temperature 0°C to 40°C (operation) -40°C to 80°C (storage) Number of cleaving modes Maximum 100 Cleave results 10,000 cleave data AC Adapter Input: AC 100 V to 240 V (50 or 60 Hz) (max. 1.5 A) Output: DC 19 V, Max. 2.1 A Display TFT 4.95" touch screen LCD monitor Interface PC USB 2.0 (Mini-B type) for PC communication Ground point Applicable by M3 size truss screw Wireless communication RFID Compliant with ISO 15693 Other Features Automatic Functions Automatic cleave mode selection via RFID tag Motorized blade position change Automatic tension adjustment PC Software Firmware update via internet Cleave mode and parameter upload and download Notes: 1. For cladding diameter less than 400 μ m, use magnets. For cladding diameter 400-660 μ m, use both magnets and clamp lid screw. Clamp lid screw may be necessary depending on the fiber type when it is also under 400 μ m. 2. There are some cases where the set tension is different from the actual tension. 3. Cleave length is defined as the distance between the left-side fiber clamp and the end-face of the cleaved fiber. 4. Measured with an interferometer at room temperature. A new blade was used to cleave each fiber. The average cleave angle changes depending on operational conditions such as blade condition, operation method and cleanliness. 5. Measured with an FSM-100P+ splicer at room temperature. A new blade was used to cleave each fiber. The average cleave angle changes depending on operational conditions such as blade condition, operating method and cleanliness. 6. Maximum angled cleave changes depending on the fiber type cleaved and clamp position. 7. The blade life changes depending on the operational conditions such as blade condition, operating method, cleanliness and fiber type cleaved. CT-114, CT-115 and CT-116 Fiber Cleavers continued 3 AFLglobal.com 1 (800) 235-3423 © 2023, AFL, all rights reserved. PP-4-00127, Revision 3, 9.29.2025 Specifications are subject to change without notice. Fusion Splicing Systems 3 continued Ordering Information Description AFL No. CT-114 LDF Cleaver includes: ADC-21 AC adapter; ACC-09 AC power cord; FHA-CT115 fiber holder adapter; CM-CT115 fiber height mirror; x3 each SPA-CT105-30, 50 and 100 shims; x15 set screws for inserts; HEX-01 hex wrench; USB-01 USB Cable; TR-CT115-E Technical reference manual; and One year factory warranty S018182 CT-115 LDF Cleaver includes: ADC-21 AC adapter; ACC-09 AC power cord; FHA-CT115 fiber holder adapter; CM-CT115 fiber height mirror; x3 each SPA-CT105-30, 50 and 100 shims; x15 set screws for inserts; HEX-01 hex wrench; USB-01 USB Cable; TR-CT115-E Technical reference manual; and One year factory warranty S018183 CT-116 Angled LDF Cleaver includes: ADC-21 AC adapter; ACC-09 AC power cord;, FHA-CT115 fiber holder adapter; CM-CT115 fiber height mirror; x3 each SPA-CT105-30, 50 and 100 shims; x15 set screws for inserts; HEX-01 hex wrench; USB-01 USB Cable; TR-CT115-E Technical reference manual; and One year factory warranty S018184 Accessories Description AFL No. Fiber Holder Inserts Master fiber holder insert kit (includes upper and lower inserts from 80-1750) S016098 INSERT-L-80 S016085 INSERT-L-125 S016086 INSERT-L-160 S016087 INSERT-L-250 S016088 INSERT-L-400 S016089 INSERT-L-500-750 S016090 Fiber Holders Description AFL No. FH-110-60 Fiber Holder S018215 FH-110-100 Fiber Holder S018216 FH-110-125 Fiber Holder S018217 FH-110-150 Fiber Holder S018218 FH-110-180 Fiber Holder S018219 FH-110-210 Fiber Holder S018220 FH-110-250 Fiber Holder S018221 FH-110-300 Fiber Holder S018222 FH-110-350 Fiber Holder S018223 FH-110-400 Fiber Holder S018224 FH-110-500 Fiber Holder S018225 FH-110-600 Fiber Holder S018226 FH-110-700 Fiber Holder S018227 Description AFL No. Fiber Holder Inserts (continued) INSERT-L-1000-1250 S016091 INSERT-L-1500-1750 S016092 INSERT-L-2000-2250 S016093 INSERT-L-2500-3000 S016094 INSERT-U-80-400 S016079 INSERT-U-500-750 S016080 INSERT-U-1000-1250 S016081 INSERT-U-1500-1750 S016082 INSERT-U-2000-2250 S016083 INSERT-U-2500-3000 S016084 Description AFL No. Height adjusting shim (10-piece pack) SPA-CT105-30 (30 μm) S016095 SPA-CT105-50 (50 μm) S016096 SPA-CT105-100 (100 μm) S016097 Miscellaneous Items FHA-CT115 Fiber holder adapter S018211 CM-CT115 Fiber height mirror S018212 TD-01 Torque Driver S016738 CB-06A Replacement Blade S016078 AC adapter ADC-21 S018168 AC power cord ACC-09 S014390 Description AFL No. FH-110-800 Fiber Holder S018228 FH-110-900 Fiber Holder S018229 FH-110-1000 Fiber Holder S018230 FH-110-1100 Fiber Holder S018231 FH-110-1200 Fiber Holder S018232 FH-110-1300 Fiber Holder S018233 FH-110-1400 Fiber Holder S018234 FH-110-1500 Fiber Holder S018235 FH-110-1600 Fiber Holder S018236 FH-110-1700 Fiber Holder S018237 FH-110-1800 Fiber Holder S018238 FH-110-1900 Fiber Holder S018239 FH-110-2000 Fiber Holder S018240 CT-114, CT-115 and CT-116 Fiber Cleavers 4 AFLglobal.com 1 (800) 235-3423 © 2023, AFL, all rights reserved. PP-4-00127, Revision 3, 9.29.2025 Specifications are subject to change without notice. Fusion Splicing Systems 4 Insert Selection Guide Upper and lower inserts can be changed up or down depending on required fiber fit into the V-groove. Inserts 500 μm and above are double-sided. Therefore, the visible label when inserted indicates the size of the insert you are using. Upper and lower inserts are necessary for both left and right side clamps. Case 1: Cleaving coating-stripped fiber Case 2: Cleaving glass rod Upper Insert INSERT- U-80-400 INSERT-U-500-7501 INSERT- U-1000-12501 INSERT- U-1500-17501 INSERT- U-2000-22501 INSERT- U-2500-30001 500 750 1000 1250 1500 1750 2000 2250 2500 3000 INSERT-L-80 54-107 INSERT-L-125 84-167 INSERT-L-160 115-213 INSERT-L-250 167-333 INSERT-L-400 267-533 400-533 INSERT-L-500-750 1 500 334-667 467-667 550-667 750 634-868 717-1000 787-1000 INSERT-L-1000-1250 1 1000 884-1118 954-1188 1037-1272 1250 1120-1355 1204-1438 1287-1522 INSERT-L-1500-1750 1 1500 1370-1605 1454-1688 1537-1772 1750 1620-1855 1704-1938 1780-2015 INSERT-L-2000-2250 1 2000 1870-2115 1947-2288 2030-2265 2250 2114-2348 2197-2432 2280-2515 INSERT-L-2500-3000 1 2500 2364-2598 2447-2682 2614-2848 3000 2780-3015 2947-3182 Inserts according to both coating diameter and cladding diameter are necessary. Two insert pairs of the same size according to rod diameter are necessary. According to coating diameter According to cladding diameter L: INSERT-U-xxx-xxx R: INSERT-U-xxx-xxx L: INSERT-L-xxx-xxx R: INSERT-L-xxx-xxx L: INSERT-U-xxx-xxx R: INSERT-U-xxx-xxx L: INSERT-L-xxx-xxx According to coating diameter According to cladding diameter R: INSERT-L-xxx-xxx LOWER INSERT Note: 1. Each side of this insert is equipped with a groove that is marked with the size of the fiber diameter on the table. CT-114, CT-115 and CT-116 Fiber Cleavers 5 AFLglobal.com 1 (800) 235-3423 © 2023, AFL, all rights reserved. PP-4-00127, Revision 3, 9.29.2025 Specifications are subject to change without notice. Fusion Splicing Systems 5