Ripley® Miller MB04-7000 Flat Drop Cable Slitter

The Ripley^® Miller MB04-7000 “Twister” FTTX Drop Cable Slitter is designed to slit both sides of FTTX (fiber-to-the-x) drop cable jackets for end or mid-span applications, providing precise, safe, and easy access to the fiber buffer tube.

Features:

• Unique articulating hinge allows accurate end and mid-span stripping without disassembling the tool — simply close it over the cable and pull to slit
• Shielded blades enhance safety and help prevent cuts and lacerations
• Ergonomic design with convenient opening tabs reduces hand fatigue
• Includes two installed reversible blades plus two spare blades stored inside the tool
• Lightweight, durable polymer construction
• Flat drop and ULW models are color-coded for quick identification
• Replacement blade kit includes four blades (Part # MB04-7500)

Cable Compatibility:

• CommScope®, Corning, Draka/Comteq, OFS, Prysmian, Superior Essex, Sterilite Tech™ DROP-LITE
• Compatible with the following Outside Plant (OSP) Fiber Cables:
  • FTTH Flat Drop (Fiber-to-the-Home)
  • FTTH Flat Drop with Messenger
  • FTTH ULW Drop

Specifications:

• Model: Flat Drop Slitter with 2 Installed Blades & 2 Spare Blades
• Cable Access: Mid-span, End
• Material: Impact-resistant polymer
• Dimensions: 1.8″ × 2.1″ × 3.78″ (45 × 53 × 96 mm)
• Weight: 3.88 oz (110 g)
• Cable Width: 0.305″–0.350″ (7.7–8.9 mm)
• Cable Height: 0.155″–0.185″ (3.9–4.7 mm)
• Jacket Thickness: 0.029" - 0.039" (0.76 mm - 1.0 mm)
• Patent: U.S. Patent No. 10,795,085