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Video: ITW Chemtronics® Coventry Precision Cleaning Swabs

Fiber Optic Cleaning Swabs View our catalog of precision swabs from ITW Chemtronics. Transcript: This is a brief introduction to selecting a precision swab for use in laboratories, clean rooms, electronic assembly, rework and repair of electronics. I'll be...
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Video: Jonard Tools TK-199B Ultimate Cable Prep & Fiber Termination Kit

Jonard Fiber Prep Kit Request a quote for the TK-199B Cable Prep Kit.  Transcript: The ultimate fiber prep backpack. It's one of our most popular tool kits. Part number TK-199B. First, of course, is the bag itself, part number BP-100. It's rugged and...
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Video: Jonard Tools TK-179 & TK-179B Cable Prep & Fiber Termination Kits

Jonard Fiber Prep Kits Request a quote for the TK-179 (Case) or TK-179B (Backpack) Cable Prep Kits.  Transcript: These kits are designed to make your fiber optic work more efficient and streamlined. Let's dive in and take a look. First, let's see...
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Video: Jonard Tools TK-121B Cable Prep & Fiber Termination Kit+ Backpack

Jonard Fiber Prep Kit Request a quote for the TK-121B Cable Prep Kit. Transcript: This kit is an essential companion for any fiber optic technician, packed with everything you need for the job. Let's dive in to see what's included in this amazing kit. First up,...
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Video: Ripley® Miller MSAT-X Dual Channel Mid-Span Fiber Access Tool (1.9mm-5.0mm)

Fiber Optic Mid-Span Access Cable Slitter Request a quote for the MSAT-X Cable Slit Tool. Transcript: The MSAT-X is an easy-to-use access tool for MDU and fiber-to-the-home jacketed premise drop cables as well as many loose buffer tube cables. It provides...
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Video: Jonard Tools MS-446 Mid-Span Cable Slitter & Ring Tool (8.7mm-14.6mm)

Fiber Optic Mid-Span Access Slit and Ring Tool Request a quote for the MS-446 Cable Slit & Ring Tool. Transcript: The MS-446 is a mid-span slit and ring tool designed to work on cables from 8.7 to 14.6mm and specifically the AFL LMHD series cables. Let me...
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Video: Jonard Tools MS-316 Mid-Span Cable Slitter & Ring Tool (2.9mm-6.8mm)

Fiber Optic Mid-Span Access Slit and Ring Tool Request a quote for the MS-316 Cable Slit & Ring Tool. The Jonard Tools® MS-316 Fiber Optic Mid Span Slit and Ring Tool for 2.9mm to 6.8mm cables is designed to open fiber cable jackets and loose buffer tubes,...
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Video: Jonard Tools MS-306 Mid-Span Cable Slitter & Ring Tool (1.2mm-3.3mm)

Fiber Optic Mid-Span Access Slit and Ring Tool Request a quote for the MS-306 Cable Slit & Ring Tool. Transcript: Introducing your new go-to tool for precision and efficiency in accessing fiber and buffer tubes. The Jonard Tools mid-span slit and ring tool...
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Video: Jonard Tools® JIC-4366 Cable Slitter & Ring Tool (4.7mm-12.7mm)

Cable Sheath Stripper & Ring Tool Request a quote for the JIC-4366 Cable Stripper. Transcript: The Jonard JIC-4366 Cable Sheath Stripper and Ring Tool is ideal for copper cables, tight buffer optical fiber cables, and for slitting figure-8 or webbed cables....
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Video: Ripley Miller CFS-3 Three-Hole Fiber Stripper

Video: Ripley® Miller CFS-3 Three-Hole Fiber Stripper for 1.6–3mm Cable Jacket, 900µm Buffer & 250µm Coating

Three-Hole Fiber Optic Cable Stripper Request a quote for the CFS-3 Cable Stripper. Transcript: We designed the Miller CFS3 three-hole stripper with an ergonomic shape, soft handle grips, and spring-loaded handles, which result in a non-fatiguing action. This...
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