Miller and No-Nik Buffer Strippers

We offer a range of fibre optic hand tools from Ripley that include the brand names of Miller and Clauss.

These tools have been proven for durability and reliability both in the field and in workshops for preparing optical fibres for splicing and terminating.

A most popular buffer stripper for 250µm coated fibres, the Miller stripping tool has super-accurate hardened stripping jaws that provide a clean smooth stripping action. Each tool is factory preset and does not require field adjustment.

The spring action design of the tool automatically returns the stripper blades to the open position when released. This tool is recommended for loose tube fibre cables. Approximate length 5-1/4" (133mm), Approximate weight 3oz (85g).

An inexpensive hand-held tool for removing the primary and secondary buffer coatings from optical fibres.

These tools are made with cutting apertures accurate to 0.0005" and mechanically strip fibre coatings with no nicks, cuts or scratches.

For removing secondary coatings of 900µm from 125µm clad fibres, select the blue or white handled tool, for 250µm loose tube fibres, select the red handled tool from the table below. Optical fibres with cladding diameters greater than 125µm may be successfully stripped using the appropriate No-Nik buffer stripping tool.

Notes on using No-Nik stripping tools:
Each tool has an arrow showing the direction of stripping; holding the tool in the right hand the arrow should be on top; holding the tool in the left hand the arrow should be under the tool.
Don't try and strip all the buffer in one go, take three or four 'bites' at it to remove the coating. Between each strip clean the tool by opening the jaws and pulling the plastic covers back and releasing. Leaving debris in the blades between strips can cause fibre breakage.

Other cutting diameter tools can be supplied to order from the extensive range from Clauss.