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Telemaster Telephone Tools & Punch Down Tools	Crimpmaster Crimp Tool & Die Sets
Cable Cutters, Knives & Scissors	Jacket & Optical Fiber Strippers
Wire, Coax & Cable Strippers	Fiber Optic Inspection, Polishing & Scribing Tools
Round Cable Slitting & Ringing Tool, Line Cord Strippers	F-Connector Tool

Ideal Telemaster Telephone Tools and Punch Down Tools

Telemaster Telephone Tool & Ratchet Telemaster

For paired conductors
Multi-function telephone tool cuts, strips and crimps for easy one-tool application
Steel frame for long-term durability. (Crimps primary modular plug strain relief only)
Ratchet version of popular Telemaster Tool for RJ-45 and RJ-11 modular plugs
Repeatable crimp action for consistent, high quality connections
New cushion-grip handles

Punch Down Tools

For paired conductors
Insert and cut cable terminations effortlessly
Impact-absorbing cushioned grip reduces operator stress for high volume installers
Adjustable high/low actuation setting accommodates termination requirements for operator preference
Storage compartment with unique locking device provides convenient storage for spare blades
Punchmaster II and Non-Impact Tool have Turn-Lock Style blade holding design

Ideal Cable Cutters, Knives and Scissors

Data T-Cutters

Cuts round communication cable and maintains cable geometry for better cable performance
Cuts multi-pair cable up to .500 in. (12.7mm) and coaxial cable up to RG-9/U
Suitable for soft cables (not ACSR)
Steel reinforced center conductors can be trimmed with bolt cutting holes
Locking latch keeps tool closed in pouch
Data T-Cutter II designed for RG-58 and RG-6 coaxial cable

Economy Round Cable & Wire Cutter

Cuts multiconductor cable up to .500 in. (12.7mm) and solid or stranded wire up to #8 AWG (10 sq. mm)
Built-in return spring, locking latch
Stamped, hardened steel frame with curved cutting blades

Center Conductor Cutter

Trims coax center conductor to 3/16 in. (4.8mm) length for proper installation into a dual crimp coax connector

Lever-Snips

Electrician's Scissors with Stripping Notches
Ergonomic design gives added leverage
Spring-action, mechanical advantage increases stripping leverage and reduces operator fatigue
Double plated for added rust protection
Extra-deep serrations grips wire better

Electrician's Scissors

Designed for use in telephone and electrical service applications
Cut up to 16 gauge solid and 12 gauge stranded wire
Serrated surface on back blade edge cleans wire
Electrician's Scissors with stripping notches strip 19 and 23 gauge wire

Cable Splicing Knife & Kit

High carbon steel blade remains sharp and cuts easily through many insulation types
Comfortable, full size, no slip handle for easy use

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Ideal Wire, Coax & Cable Strippers

Coax Stripmaster

Speeds two step cable stripping
Spring-action operation grips and strips in one motion
Knife-type blades feature multiple hole diameters sized for two step removal of outer jacket insulation and center conductor

MediaTwist Stripmaster UTP Cable Stripper

The only stripper developed specifically for Belden MediaTwist UTP cable
Strips clean and accurately without nicking or damaging MediaTwist cable

Cyclops Data Cable Stripper

For fast, easy removal of outer sheath insulations (PVC and Plenum types) from all Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP), Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) and multicore cables up to .433 in. (11 mm) in diameter

Toggle Coax Stripper

Toggle Tools for stripping Ethernet, Thinnet, RG-6 or RG-59 coax cable and other cable sizes
Each tool does 2 or 3-step strips with no adjustment

UTP/STP/Coaxial Cable Strippers

Lightweight, compact, cost-effective stripper is simple to operate
Adjustable blades can be set for any depth to help ensure nick-free strips
Use with twisted-pair wire, tightly wrapped stranded cables, CATV cable, CB antenna cable, SO, SJ, SJT, and other types of flexible power cords
Includes three straight and one round blade

Coax Strippers

Specific adjustments needed for each cable size

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Ideal Round Cable Slitting & Ringing Tool, Line Cord Strippers

Round Cable Slitting & Ringing Tool

Cuts around cable jacket as well as slits the length of jacket for easy removal
Use with single or multiple conductor cable up to 1.75 in. O.D.
Blade adjusts for jacket thicknesses up to .125 in.
Spare blade in handle base

Cable Stripper

Cable Stripper for 1/4 in. to 3/4 in. O.D.

Line Cord Strippers

Strip and cut flat telephone cable easily
Built-in stripping guide for 8-position or 6-position modular plugs

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Ideal Crimpmaster Crimp Tool & Die Sets

Crimpmaster Crimp Tool & Die Sets

High quality ratchet-type crimp tool for electricians, contractors and installers who require guaranteed repeatability of good mechanical and electrical connections
Dies change quickly and easily with a screwdriver. Interchangeable dies provide versatility in a single tool
Pressure adjustment for actuation force
Crimp release provides operator safety
Ratchet crimp action provides repeatable and reliable terminations
New cushion-grip handles

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Ideal Jacket & Optical Fiber Strippers

Simplex/Duplex 3mm Jacket Stripper

Designed to remove the jacket from 3mm Simplex or Duplex (zip cord) fiber optic cable
Form-ground, knife-type blades for accurate easy stripping without damaging the fiber or Kevlar strength member

Stripmaster Ribbon Fiber Jacket Stripper

Removes jacket from Ribbon Fiber without damage to the Kevlar strength member of the Ribbon Fiber
Frame and blade-set sold separately

Lite-Strip Optical Fiber Stripper

Replaceable precision-ground blades cleanly strip buffer coatings
Extra durable to withstand normal drops without requiring tool realignment
Fiber Sizes 125m, 140m
No field adjustment

MiniLite-Strip Optical Fiber Stripper

Small strip notch engineered and precision-ground to strip 900 micron or 250 micron buffer coatings from 125 micron fiber
Larger round strip notch machined to remove the 3mm outer jacket
Strip notches pre-set and locked, no field adjustment necessary

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Ideal Fiber Optic Inspection, Polishing & Scribing Tools

Fiber Inspection Microscope

100X magnification for viewing multimode connectors
Includes 2.5mm connector "Universal Adapter" for FC, ST and SC style connectors
Optional 200X Conversion Eyepiece threads on for viewing finish/polish of singlemode connectors

VFF5 Visual Fault Finder

Laser light source used to locate breaks, faulty splices and crimps
Useful over a distance of 5km (3miles)
Two AA batteries provide over 30 hours of continuous use
Slim, pocket-sized tool in rugged metal housing
Nylon carrying case with belt loop included

Plastic Polishing Fixture

Universal fitting accepts all ST, SC and FC connectors with 2.5mm ferrules
Economically priced
Grooved face for polishing efficiency
Precision tool used by manufacturers, contractors and in tool kits

Stainless Steel Polishing Fixture

Produces polished fiber optic ST and SC type connectors for optimum connector performance
Precision-machined, stainless-steel disk provides accurate polishing angle for desired end face finish
Stainless-steel hardness maintains long life and resists uneven wear
Stepped surface reduces drag and friction for easier polishing

DataScribe Double-Ended Fiber Optic Scribes

Three professional quality blade styles to choose from to meet your specific needs - Ruby, Sapphire, Carbide
Color-coded handles for quick, easy identification (Red - Ruby, Blue - Sapphire, Black - Carbide
30° single bevel - DualScribe reversible blade doubles tool life
Soft non-slip grip provides precise control during scribing
Clear safety cap protects the blades from damage when not in use

Split-Tip Fiber Optic Swabs

Split-tip design cleans fiber easier and more efficiently than other methods
Tube/handle is pre-loaded with 99% isopropyl alcohol
A single swab can be used for many cleanings or until the alcohol is gone

Polishing Films for Fiber Optic Connectors

For optimum connector polishing results, we recommend a three-step procedure using 0.5m, 3m and 12m 3"x6" aluminum oxide polishing films
Lot-to-Iot consistency in our films means repeatable connector finishes on ceramic, stainless steel, plastic and composite ferrules
A single sheet will typically yield 10 to 20 connectors when using the recommended 3-step procedure

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Ideal F-Connector Tool

F-Connector Tool

Two tools in one, combines a 7/16 in. hex socket and 3/8-32 threaded end
Hex socket makes installation and removal of CATV F-connections easy
Threaded end holds F-connector during cable insertion to ease connector seating against dielectric and eliminates chance of injury from cable center connector
Chrome finish for long life and screwdriver-type plastic handle for comfort

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