Ensuring the optical core's integrity is paramount. Essential "fiber optic preparation tools" for OPGW include:

• OPGW Cable Sheath Slitters: Precisely score and cut the outer metallic layers without damaging the inner optical tubes.

• Loose Tube Strippers/Cutters: Designed to safely remove the plastic buffer tubes, exposing the bare optical fibers without nicking or scoring them.

• Fiber Strippers: Remove the fiber's protective coating (acrylate) without damaging the delicate glass cladding.

• Fiber Cleavers: Create a perfectly flat and perpendicular end-face on the fiber, crucial for low-loss fusion splicing.

• Fiber Optic Cleaning Kits: Essential for removing dirt, dust, and contaminants from fiber end-faces before splicing to prevent signal attenuation.

These tools ensure that the OPGW's optical fibers are perfectly prepared for splicing, guaranteeing optimal signal transmission and long-term reliability.