Selecting the right stripping tool is crucial for a clean, damage-free strip. The most common types are:

• Three-hole fiber strippers: These are a must-have for field technicians. Each hole is pre-set to strip a specific layer of the fiber: the outer jacket, the 900-micron buffer, and the 250-micron coating.

• Armored cable slitters/strippers: Designed for tough, heavy-duty cables, these tools can make both longitudinal and circular cuts. They are essential for armored fiber optic cables, such as ADSS, to get through the protective jacket without harming the internal fibers.

• Thermal strippers: These tools use heat to soften the coating, allowing for a clean and precise strip, especially useful for ribbon fibers.