Request InfoAFLDesigned for single-fiber and angled cleaves, two new mid-range cleaver series released by AFL Telecommunications, a Fujikura business, provide high-quality cleaving at an economical price. Compact and lightweight, they are suitable for field installations and mechanical splices. The CT-10A series fiber cleavers are designed for cleaving single fibers only with average angles of 0.5°. They are suited for the installation of field-installable connectors and mechanical splices. The CT-11A single-fiber cleavers are specifically designed for angled cleaving applications. Supplied with a...See full productRelated content from Photonics MediaPRODUCTSPromoted Content January 2024 IssueCO2 Laser Glass-ProcessingCO2 laser glass-processing is designed to produce high-power and sensitive photonic components and complex structures. 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