Video: AFL Global RS03 Thermal Fiber Stripper

by: FOCTV

Hand Tools: Video Cable Assembly Material and Tools

Published: August 14, 2023

, Last updated: September 11, 2025

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AFL RS03 Hot Jacket Stripper

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RS03-80 Hot Jacket Stripper for 80um Fiber
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RS03 Hot Jacket Stripper for up to 16 Fiber Ribbon

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The RS03 is ergonomically designed to make stripping effortless with the pressure point further away from the blade. Simple leverage greatly increases the blades holding force and reduces the finger pressure required for a quality strip. Compared to its predecessor, the pull force required to strip 12 fiber ribbons with the RS03 is reduced by 25%.

The RS03 can strip 200, 250 and 400-micron thick ribbons without changing a blade, giving you versatility no matter the application. The RS03 is equipped with a high-capacity battery capable of delivering up to 600 strips on a single charge. The durable RS03 is designed to withstand drops from 76 centimeters on all surfaces and is also rain and dust resistant.

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