Ripley Miller MB04 Series | “Twister” FTTX & Flat Drop Cable Slitters

Ripley Miller MB04 Flat Drop Cable Slitter

Ripley Miller MB04 Series

FIBRE OPTIC CABLE SLitter

The MB04 Series of fibre optic cable slitting tools manufactured by Ripley Miller, slits both sides of flat drop cable jackets on end or mid-span applications with its unique articulating hinge. The hinge allows for accurate end and mid-span stripping without having to disassemble the tool.

The cable slitter design allows for precise, safe and easy access to fibre buffer tube.

The MB04 series features an ergonomic design with convenient tabs which fits comfortably in the hand and requires minimal effort to use.

Ripley Miller Cable Stripping Tools

MB04 Series

Specification & Features

Unique articulating hinge allows accurate mid-span and end stripping without disassembling the tool
Shielded blades promote safe operation and prevent cuts and lacerations
Ergonomic design, with convenient opening tabs, fits comfortably in the hand and requires minimal effort to use
Two installed reversible blades plus two additional replacement blades – stowed conveniently on the tool
Lightweight and durable polymer construction
Replacement blade kit comes with 4 blades
Flat drop and ULW models colour-coded for quick and easy identification
Material: Impact-Resistant Polymer
Dimensions: 1.8″ x 2.1″ x 3.78″ (45 x 53 x 96 mm)

Ripley Miller MB04 Series Drop Cable Slitters

Miller MB04

Technical Specification

MB04 Series Model	Order Code	Cable Compatibility	Cable Diameters	Cable Width	Cable Height
Flat Drop Cable Slitter	MB04-7000	CommScope®, Corning, Draka/Comteq, OFS, Prysmian, Superior Essex	N/A	0.305ʺ – 0.350ʺ (7.7 – 8.9 mm)	0.155ʺ – 0.185ʺ (3.9 – 4.7 mm)
FTTX ULW Drop Cable Slitter	MB04-7020	Hexatronic (4/12/24/36/48F) Corning (24/36/48) OFS (24/36/48) Sterlite (24/36/48) Prysmian (24/36/48)	0.433ʺ (11 mm)	N/A	N/A

MB04-7500	Replacement blade kit with 4 reversible blades

Flat drop cable slitters

Installation Guide


Hinged design opens to accept cable for end and mid-span applications without disassembling the tool.	Close the tool onto the cable and pull in the direction of the arrow; clamps tightly – no latch required.	Precision blades easily cut through jacket without damaging fibre.	Spare blade and an installation tool stored conveniently within the tool.

Ripley Cable Tools

THORNE & DERRICK

Thorne & Derrick are national distributors of LV, MV & HV Cable Installation, Jointing, Substation & Electrical Equipment – servicing businesses involved in cabling, jointing, substation, earthing, overhead line and electrical construction at LV, 11kV, 33kV, 66kV and EHV. Supplying a complete range of power cable accessories to support the installation and maintenance of low/medium and high voltage voltage power systems: