Fibre Optic Cable Stripper (Line) – Ripley Miller FO 103-S
Fibre Optic Cable Stripping Tool
Ripley miller FO 103-S
FO 103-S is a fibre optic cable stripper manufactured by Ripley Miller for stripping fibre optic cable. A singular precision diameter hole and V-opening in the blade allow for the accurate removal of 250 micron buffer coating from125 micron optical fibre.
The FO 103-S tool can be used for the stripping of 1.6 mm to 3 mm fibre cable jackets without nicking or scratching the bare fibre. It’s pivot pin, spring and precision handles with printed stripping references, enhance both the durability and functionality of this cable stripper.
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FO 103-S Range
Specification & Features
- Pivot pin, spring and precision handles enhance tool functionality and durability
- Factory set, requires no adjustment
- Prevents scratching or nicking of optical fibre
- All cutting surfaces are precision formed, hardened, tempered and ground assuring precise buffer removal
- Made in the U.S.A.
- Length: 5.375 in (136.53 mm)
- Weight: 2.5 oz (71 g)
➡ T&D distribute a complete range of Cable Jointing Tools for the Fibre Optics, Electrical, Electronics and Telecommunications industries – Miller is a brand of Ripley for wire and cable preparation tools for power, transmission and distribution.
Cable Stripper Model | Order Code | Nominal Tool Hole Diameter | FO 103-S Model Type |
FO 103-S | 80355 | For stripping 250 µm buffer coating from 125 µm optical fibre | Standard Tool |
FO 103-S-100 | 80355-1 | 114 µm (0.0045″) | Custom Tools |
FO 103-S-140 | 80355-15 | 140 µm (0.0055″) | |
FO 103-S-150 | 80355-2 | 150 µm (0.0060″) | |
FO 103-S-162 | 80355-3 | 162 µm (0.0066″) | |
FO 103-S-175 | 80355-4 | 175 µm (0.0070) | |
FO 103-S-187.5 | 80355-5 | 187.5 µm (0.0075″) | |
FO 103-S-200 | 80355-10 | 200 µm (0.0080″) | |
FO 103-S-225 | 80355-12 | 225 µm (0.0090″) | |
FO 103-S-250 | 80355-6 | 250 µm (0.0100″) | |
FO 103-S-280 | 80355-7 | 280 µm (0.0110″) | |
FO 103-S-300 | 80355-8 | 300 µm (0.0120″) | |
FO 103-S-400 | 80355-16 | 400 µm (0.0160″) | |
FO 103-S-525 | 80355-9 | 525 µm (0.0210″) | |
FO 103-S-880 | 80355-17 | 880 µm (0.0350″) | |
FO 103-S-1140 | 80355-18 | 1140 µm (0.0450″) |
RIPLEY FO 103-S Operation instructions
Step 1. (Fig 1) Insert fibre into the opening of the tool
Step 2. (Fig 2) Close the tool squarely around the fibre
Step 3. (Fig. 3) Draw the tool along the fibre using thumb pressure while keeping the tool perpendicular to the fibre

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