RIPLEY MILLER | ACS-2 Cable Slitter for Armored & Heavy-Duty Cable | #37897
RIPLEY MILLER | PART #37897
ACS-2 Cable Slitter for Armored & Heavy-Duty Cable
DESCRIPTION
Professional-grade tool ideal for slitting the armor layer on fiber feeder, central tube & stranded loose tube fiber optic cables, as well as various other non-fiber armored cables.
ACS Tools are designed to work on jacketed or jacketed and armored multi-fiber cable. Their main purpose is to gain midspan access to fiber optic conductors by slitting the outer jacket or jacket and armor on the above cables. The tools are designed with a precision adjustable blade to avoid damage to the fibers. The cable outer diameter range is noted below for each model. The blade can be set up to .215”(5.5mm) deep for each model.
OVERVIEW
- Professional-grade tool ideal for slitting the armor layer on fiber feeder, central tube & stranded loose tube fiber optic cables, as well as various other non-fiber armored cables
- Versatile design features a guide wheel for stability to accurately slit the outer polyethylene jacket & armor in one step
- Performs longitudinal slitting & circumferential (ringing) stripping on cable ends
- Red guide wheel blade lever activation rotates the blade 90° to easily prepare cable mid-spans
SPECIFICATIONS
- Patent Number(s): U.S. Patent # D505,056S
- Guide Wheel: 37896
- Guide Wheel Color: Red
- Length: 5" (127 mm)
- Weight: 10 oz (284 g)
- Replacement Blade Part: 37884
Common Questions About the ACS 2 Cable Slitter for Armored and Heavy Duty Cable
What is the ACS 2 used for?
The ACS 2 is used to slit the outer jacket and armor on fiber feeder, central tube, and stranded loose tube fiber optic cables, as well as other armored cables, to gain safe mid span access.
Who is this tool designed for?
This tool is designed for fiber optic technicians and outside plant crews performing mid span access and cable preparation on armored and heavy duty cables.
What makes the ACS 2 different from standard cable slitters?
The ACS 2 features a precision adjustable blade that helps prevent fiber damage and a guide wheel that stabilizes the tool while slitting both the jacket and armor in a single operation.
How the ACS 2 Supports Fiber Preparation Workflows
The ACS 2 improves safety and efficiency during mid span access by allowing controlled longitudinal slitting and circumferential ringing. Its blade lever rotates the blade 90 degrees, making it easier to prepare mid spans without removing excess material.
At a Glance
• Cable slitter for armored and heavy duty fiber optic cables
• Slits outer jacket and armor in one controlled operation
• Precision adjustable blade to help protect fibers
• Performs longitudinal slitting and circumferential ringing
• Guide wheel provides stability and accurate tracking
• Designed for mid span access on fiber optic cables