Sumitomo Electric FC-8R-FC Fiber Cleaver
Model: FC-8R-FC
Type: Optical Fiber Cleaver with Auto-Rotating Blade and Smart Cleave Counter
Features:
- Automatic Blade Rotation for extended blade life.
- Smart Cleave Counter (only when using a fiber holder or adapter).
- One-Handed Operation for portability and ease.
- Large Offcut Bin for fiber scrap collection.
- Field Replaceable Blade (Model: FCP-20BL(7R)).
- Flexible Lid Opening (Wide/Narrow switchable).
Specifications:
| Attribute |
Details |
| Material |
Silica Glass |
| Applicable Fiber |
Single fiber or up to 12-fiber ribbon |
| Cladding Diameter |
125 μm |
| Cleave Length |
6–20mm (Ø 0.25mm fiber) / 10–20mm (Ø 0.9mm fiber) |
| Cleave Angle (Typical) |
0.5 degrees (with single fiber) |
| Off-Cut Collector |
Provided (Pre-fitted TR-FC8R) |
| Blade Life |
60,000 fibers (2,500 cleaves × 24 positions) |
| Automatic Blade Rotation |
Yes |
| Cleave Operation Counter |
Provided (with adapter/holder fitted) |
| Dimensions |
58(W) × 98(D) × 49(H) mm |
| Weight |
Approx. 260 g |
| Operating Conditions |
-10°C to 50°C, 0–95% RH (non-condensing) |
| Storage Conditions |
-40°C to 80°C, 0–95% RH (non-condensing) |
| Power Source |
Coin Type Lithium Battery CR1220 (for cleave counter) |
Standard Kit Components (FC-8R-FC):
- FC-8R-FC Main Body
- AP-FC8R Single Fiber Adapter (with 1 screw)
- TR-FC8R Fiber Offcut Bin (pre-fitted)
- DTS-01 Desktop Spacer Block
- CC-8RH Carrying Case
- Cleaning Brush
- Hexagonal Wrench
- Strap
- Operation Manual
Optional Accessories / Consumables:
| Part Name |
Part No. |
Note |
| Single Fiber Adapter |
AP-FC7 / AP-FC8R |
With screw / Desktop spacer block |
| Fiber Offcut Bin |
TR-FC8R |
10 pcs per set |
| Coin Type Lithium Battery |
CR1220 |
Commercial item |
| Replacement Blade |
FCP-20BL(7R) |
Common for FC-6R/7R series |
