FIS Field Cleaver

FIS Fiber Optic Mechanical Splices hold fiber with a self-gripping clamshell design.  As an option, these unique mechanical splices ALSO allow you to use cyanoacrylate adhesive (e.g. Super Glue) to achieve a superior pull strength of 1.5 lbs.

These fiber optic mechanical splices fit into any Fibrlok style splice tray, accommodate 125µm clad fiber (singlemode or multimode) and have a typical loss of .2dB. These fiber optic mechanical splices are also available in our new FIS Mechanical Splice Restoration Kit that includes 6 FIS Mechanical Splices, Jacket/Buffer Stripper, Field Cleaver, Adhesive, Optic Prep Wipes and Instructions.

You will find that the FIS Fiber Optic Mechanical Splice provides you with unsurpassed speed when performing emergency fiber optic splicing and restoration work. The FIS Fiber Optic Mechanical Splice is designed around the popular Elastomeric Lab Splice, a unique fiber optic splice that is renowned for its quick splicing ability. 

These versatile mechanical splices are affordable enough to keep a quantity of them handy in your toolbox, truck, and so forth. Pull strength 1.5 lbs with adhesive.

Note:  FIS has a number of Field Cleavers, as well as our LYNX Precision Cleaver, which are ideal for preparing fiber for mechanical splicing. For your total splicing needs, also see our stripping tools and fiber cleaners.