Mid Span Fiber Optic Cable Slit And Ring Tool For Precise Slitting And Ringing In 8.7 To 14.6 Mm Grooves, Easy To Use, Durable Steel Construction, Ideal For Field Techs And Cabling Pros Handling Fiber Prep

Mid Span Fiber Optic Slit & Ring Tool for 8.7-14.6 mm grooves
✔️ Lightweight, portable tool (8 oz) with four precision grooves

The MS-446 Mid Span Slit and Ring Tool provides access to optical fibers within thick jackets (8.7-14.6 mm), including AFL's Heavy Duty OSP MicroCore cables. Weighs under 8 oz and measures 4" x 1.5" x 3.1", with a tethering hole for field use.

✅ Groove sizes: 8.7-9.1 mm, 9.5-9.9 mm, 11.8-12.2 mm, 14.2-14.6 mm
✅ One side performs radial/ring cuts and the other side slits the cable (longitudinal cut)
✅ Indicator line on top shows blade position for accurate slitting and ringing
✅ Replacement blades available (MS-446RB); blades last about 5,000 slits/rings
✅ Patented MS Series design, ideal for AFL LMHD-Series cables and similar 8.7-14.6 mm jackets

💡 What is a mid-span slit and ring tool used for in fiber optic cable prep?

This handy device helps field techs quickly access fiber cores by slitting or ringing the jacket without removing the entire sheath.

- Handy for field fiber prep in thick-walled jackets
- Precise, repeatable slitting and ringing across 8.7-14.6 mm grooves
- Lightweight, portable design for tight spaces and on-the-go work
- Compatible with AFL LMHD-series cables and similar 8.7-14.6 mm jackets
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