The AFC-2008 Precision Optical Fiber Cleaver was developed to reduce back reflection by cleaving the optical fiber at an angle.


The AFC-2008 angled cleaver achieves a cleave of 8 degrees for 125 um singlemode and PM fiber.
AFC-2008 Angled Fiber Cleaver
Featuring:
- Angled cleaving of 125um singlemode and PM optical fiber
- Average end angle of 8 degrees (+/- 0.5 degrees)
- Mirror smooth end faces , no hackle
- Easy to use with "stapler" action
- Multi-position diamond blade
Benefits:
- Reduced back reflection: <-60dB
- Fast operation: greater throughput
- Ease of use: no training required
- Accuracy of end angle: no relcleaving
- Rugged construction
- Long blade lifetime
- Value for money
Operation:
The fiber is placed in a large groove and set against a scale to give an accurate cleave length. The tool has a "stapler" like action. Closing the tool clamps, tensions and bends the fiber. A diamond blade then gently slices into the fiber at an angle to score the fiber which cleaves to give an 8 degree end angle.

The angle end reduces the back reflection to less than -60dB. Clamping onto the fiber coating or a ferrule or cleaving of different fixed end angles or different fiber diameters can be factory set.
Features:
- Unique angled blade to reduce stresses during cleaving
- Easy fiber loading using V-groove
- "Stapler" action to reduce operator skill required
- Cleaves through polyimide coatings
- Scale for accurate cleave lengths
- Multi-position diamond blade for long-life operation
- Rugged construction for low maintenance
- Cleaver stand
- Case for travel protection
Optional Factory Settings:
- Fixed end angle: 5 - 14 degrees
- Fixed fiber diameter: 80 - 250 um 
- Clamping onto coating or ferrule
- Pre-set cleave lengths
Performance (typical):



The Histogram shows the cleave angles obtained from 15 different cleavers, with 10 cleaves taken from each tool.

Average cleave angle:   8.3 (degrees)

Standard deviation:   0.3 (degrees)
Specifications:
- Fiber diameter: 


- Cleave end angles: 


- Preset cleave length: 



- Blade life: 


- Dimensions: 


- Weight: 

 <> 125um:singlemode and PM fiber 

8.3 degree average
0.5 standard deviation

> 10mm for 250um-900um coatings; 3mm if clamping coating

> 20,000 cleaves estimated


72mm x 65mm x 50 (3in x 2.5in x 2in)

550g (1.2 lbs)
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