Buffer Tube Slitter

Hand tool for easy mid-span access to buffer tubes.

Features and Benefits 

Precision Engineering 

• No adjustment or tuning required
• Depth of cut is optimized for each specific tube size
• Buffer tube walls are slit open without risk of fiber damage 

Rugged Construction

• The body is machined from solid aluminum
• Built for use in the real world 

Recessed Blades

• Cutting surfaces are protected
• Minimal blade projection enhances tool safety 

Compact and Lightweight

• Easy to transport
• Saves room in the toolkit 

Clearly and Permanently Marked

• Both halves of the tool are engraved with size information
• The correct slitting direction is clearly marked
• All critical information is machined directly into the tool and cannot rub off

Heavy Duty Retaining Cord: Keeps the two halves together for easier location and use 

Buffer Tube Sizing Guides: Allows tube dimensions to be checked without applying the tool 

Quick, Safe and Easy Mid-Span Access: Saves time, avoids injuries and protects fiber assets

Economical

• Pays for itself by avoiding dangerous work practices
• Just as effective and more durable than units costing many times more