How to strip the sheath of an optical cable
Remove and discard the cable end sheath section to expose the ripcord and cable core. Without question, good stripping techniques in your fiber optic cable assembly process are imperative. In this instructional video, Bob Licari, Test Equipment Product Manager, demonstrates a simple way to strip optical fiber. This best practices document is a step-by-step guide for end and midspan access of loose tube optical cable, including sheath removal, core preparation, and fiber preparation.
Read More