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ezTOOLS | Cable Slitter Tool
Cable Jacket Slitter Tool
Product Snapshot
Applications Remove the Jacket Sheath & Armor on fiber cables
Ring cuts & longitudinal jacket slitting
Cable Types Round cables from 1/4” to 1” diameter (6 to 25mm)
Tool Type Simple one hand operation / Slitting Action / Quick change from
ring to longitudinal cuts
Options Replacement blades for long-term use
The simplest cable slitter tool for quick jacket entry - ring cuts & longitudinal cuts.
Draka’s Cable Slitter Tool provides quick and easy jacket slitting every time. Designed to perform both ring
(circular) cuts and longitudinal cuts, this unique tool makes easy work removing jackets and armor from round
fiber cables 1/4” to 1” in diameter (6 to 25mm). After inserting the cable in the handheld tool and making a ring
cut, simply flip the lever 90° to longitudinally slit the jacket down to the appropriate opeining length. Once
you try it, both veterans and new installers will use it for a lifetime. The tool’s strong fiber-reinforced body fits
comfortably in the palm of your hand, and special hardened blades can be replaced for a lifteime of simple,
reliable use.
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Features & Benefits
Quick Jacket Slitting & Cable Entry
• Ring cuts & longitudinal slitting
• Field proven on round cables up to 1” (25mm)
• Quick change from ring cut to longitudinal cut.
• Rugged and built to last
Simple Handheld Use
• Fits in the palm of your hand
• Flip the lever 90° to switch between ring & longitudinal cuts
• Ratcheting blade holder to accommodate different cable sizes
Designed for a Lifetime of Reliable Use
• Strong fiber-reinforced body
• Replaceable hardened blades
• Adjustable blade depth for reliable sheath entry
Value Innovation for your Next Generation Access Network
Draka Communications Americas
2512 Penny Road | Claremont | North Carolina 28610-0039
800.879.9862 | International 828.459.8895 | sales@drakaamericas.com

Ordering Guide
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Item Description Part Number
Cable Jacket Slitter Tool 20030754
Replacement blades 20030755
Directions for Use
1. Position the blade for ring cut or longitudinal cut.
2. Open the blade to allow the cable to be inserted into the tool.
3. Insert the cable into the trough between the blade and the top of the tool.
4. Ratchet down the blade until the blade enters the cable jacket.
5. Ring cut the cable by spinning the tool around the cable.
6. Continue to rachet down the blade while spinning the tool around the cable.
7. Turn the Blade Lever 90° to make a longitudinal cut.
8. Once the cuts are complete, press the Stop Pawl and move the Ratchet downward to free the cable from the tool.
9. Flex the cable at the ring cut to completely break through the jacket sheath and the armor.
Adjusting the Blade
1. The blade depth may be lengthened or shortened to accommodate different cable and jacket designs using the Blade Adjustment Screw.
2. To increase the blade depth, turn the Blade Adjustment Screw clockwise. Always test the blade depth on a short section of cable.
3. To decrease the blade depth, turn the Blade Adjustment Screw counter-clockwise.
Replacing the Blade
1. The Cable Jacket Tool comes with a precision ground hardened blade. After repeated use, the blade may be replaced.
2. Unscrew (counter-clockwise) and remove the Blade Lever.
3. Lift off the Blade Holder.
4. Remove the old Blade and replace with a new replacement Blade.
5. Replace the Blade Holder and Blade Lever.
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Value Innovation for your Next Generation Access Network
Draka Communications Americas
2512 Penny Road | Claremont | North Carolina 28610-0039
800.879.9862 | International 828.459.8895 | sales@drakaamericas.com