Mid Span Slit & Ring Tool (8.7 mm-14.6 mm)

The PATENTED and award-winning MS-446 Mid Span Slit and Ring Tool is designed to provide easy access to optical fibers in AFL's Heavy Duty OSP MicroCore® (LMHD-Series) cables as well as other thick-walled 8.7 to 14.6 mm diameter jackets. This mid span slit and ring tool also features the following:

• Consists of 4 precision slitting grooves and 4 precision ring grooves ranging in size from 8.7 mm to 14.6 mm in diameter
• One side of the tool performs radial/ring cuts and the other side slits the cable (longitudinal cut)
• Compact design weighing less than 8 oz with included tethering hole makes it perfect to use in tight spaces or on the go
• Indicator line on top of the unit indicates the position of the blade for accurate slitting and ringing
• This tool was specially designed for AFL's Heavy Duty OSP MicroCore® (LMHD-Series) cables and other similar style cables
• Replacement blade set available, part number: MS-446RB
• Blades last for 5,000 slits/cuts
• All of our MS Series Mid Span Tools are patented for their unique design and functionality. Our MS-426 won the 2019 Cabling Installation & Maintenance Gold award for innovation and our MS-6 won the same prestigious award in 2018!

Groove Sizes: 8.7-9.1 mm | 9.5-9.9 mm | 11.8-12.2 mm | 14.2-14.6 mm