Professional Fiber Optic Installation and Maintenance Tools
In this category, you will find the hand tools and accessories necessary for the installation, measurement, and cleaning of fiber optic networks. With Extralink tools and measuring instruments, optical fibers can be precisely prepared, cut, and tested, whether for FTTH, FTTP, or backbone network applications.
The selection includes strippers, jacket removers, optical cutters, power meters, visual fault locators, cleaning cassettes, and cleaning pens, as well as heavy-duty cable drum rollers and lifts for safe cable handling. Thus, you can source all essential fiber optic tools for operation and installation in one place.
- Fiber optic strippers (e.g., Extralink CFS-2, CFS-3, Stripper-B, Stripper-S) for the precise removal of buffer and primary coatings
- Jacket removers and optical cutters for preparing cables and achieving mirror-smooth cuts on fibers
- Visual fault locator pens and power meters for quick troubleshooting and attenuation measurement
- Cleaning cassettes and cleaning pens for contaminant-free cleaning of connectors and ferrules
- Cable drum rollers and hydraulic lifts for the safe movement of heavy optical cables
Fiber Optic Maintenance and Installation with Professional Tools
The reliability of fiber optic networks largely depends on the quality of the installation and the tools used. Accurate stripping, proper cutting surfaces, clean connectors, and correct cable handling directly affect attenuation, fault rates, and long-term operational reliability. In this category, you will find Extralink tools specifically designed for optical fibers, helping you comply with manufacturer and standard requirements.
Strippers and jacket removers (such as the Extralink CFS-2, CFS-3, Stripper-B, and Stripper-S models, as well as jacket removers usable in the 4–10 mm and 8–28 mm ranges) are designed for the damage-free removal of buffer tubes, jackets, and primary coatings of various diameters. When choosing, it is important to consider the diameter of the cable and fiber (0.125 mm, 0.9 mm, 2–3 mm, etc.), the applicable standard, and the frequency of use. The right tool significantly reduces the risk of fiber breakage and speeds up the work process.
Optical cutters and visual fault locators are key tools for precise splicing and quick troubleshooting. The standard version of the Extralink fiber optic cutter is ideal for pre-welding fiber cutting, where the quality of the cut determines the splice's attenuation. The VFL test pen visually indicates macro bends, breaks, and poorly matched connections with a range of 5 km and a power of 1 mW, which is particularly helpful for field troubleshooting.
Measuring and cleaning tools are essential for handover measurements and operation. The Extralink WT-3053 fiber optic power meter provides accurate measurements in the 800–1600 nm wavelength range, with an LCD display and battery power, making it suitable for fieldwork. The CLE-BOX cleaning cassette, along with the WUN014 (SC/FC/ST/E2000) and WUN015 (LC) cleaning pens, allows for hundreds of cleaning cycles and is specifically designed for scratch-free, dry cleaning of optical connector ferrules.
For laying long or heavy optical cables, selecting the right cable drum rollers and lifts is fundamental for safety and efficiency. The Extralink FXPB-1 can support up to 200 kg, while the FXZH-1 can handle up to 1.5 tons, and hydraulic cable drum lifts are available with load capacities of up to 5 tons. Load capacity, cable diameter, installation environment (indoor, outdoor, trenching), and ergonomic handling are all important factors when selecting the right tool.
- Application areas:
- Installation of FTTH/FTTB subscriber connections and residential networks
- Construction and maintenance of corporate and data center optical backbone networks
- Installation of outdoor, underground, and aerial optical sections
- Network handover, periodic inspection, and fault repair in the field
- Selection criteria:
- Compatibility with cable and fiber diameters, connector types (SC, FC, ST, LC, E2000)
- Measurement range, accuracy, and wavelength support for optical instruments
- Load capacity, mechanical durability, and ergonomic design for handling tools
- Working environment (laboratory, rack room, outdoor terrain, pole or pit work)
