The specified length of DigiKey's value-add stripped ribbon cables is the length of the insulation not including the stripped ends. 25” strip length is a reference dimension and does not have a specified tolerance The insulation slugs will be left on the ends of. Use the proper strip template when stripping for connectorization – All connector types are not designed exactly the same, and will have specific strip-length requirements for Aramid Yarn and Buffers. Most connector will have a “stripping template” available to describe the optimum strip lengths. Fiber strippers are precision tools that reliably and cleanly remove a defined length of coating (often 30–40 mm) from a fiber end so that the bare glass is exposed without scratching or nicking it. In some applications, “window strip” operations are required, where a short section of coating is. 1. 1 This procedure describes the sheath removal and stripping 8 and 12-fiber ribbon fiber optic interconnect cables. 2 Corning Cable Systems ribbon interconnect cables are lightweight, flame retardant cables designed for high performance transmission of digital and analog signals in process. In this lesson, we will identify and examine cables, then prepare them for splicing or termintion by stripping the cable to expose the coated fibers. Finally we will strip fibers, the final step before splicing or termintion. Each type of fiber optic cable requires a special technique to remove the. Almost every aspect of fiber optic installation requires specialized tools, for example, strippers, Cutting, and scissors come in many shapes and sizes, each serving a different purpose. Two common solutions for fiber cable termination are pigtails and fanout kits or breakout kits.