Vytran® Compact Fiber Cleaver | Thorlabs

These Vytran® Compact Automated Fiber Cleavers are designed for cleaving fibers with claddings from Ø60 μm to Ø600 μm with a high degree of accuracy, ease of use, and versatility in manufacturing or research environments. The CAC400 is designed to produce flat cleaves perpendicular to the length of the fiber, while the CAC400A has a rotation stage for creating angle cleaves up to 15°.*

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Description

Features and Benefits:

Flat (0°) or Angled Cleaves (up to 15°) of Ø60 μm toØ600 μm Cladding Fiber
Programs for Cleaving Standard or Specialty Fiber:
Single Mode (SM), Multimode (MM), and Polarization-Maintaining (PM) Fiber
Photonic Crystal Fiber (PCF)*
Soft Glass Fiber
Capillary Tubes
Parameters for Cleaving Fluoride Fiber are Available; Contact Tech Support for Details
Fiber Clips for Loading Fiber into the Cleaver (Required and Sold Separately)
Accepts Fiber with Ø67 μm to Ø1200 μm Buffer
V-Groove Inserts Hold Discarded Fiber End (Required and Sold Separately)
Accepts Fiber with Ø40 μm to Ø600 μm Cladding
Mirror-Quality End-Face Finishes Critical for High-Performance Splicing
Location-Specific Power Cord Included
Contact Tech Support for Systems that Support Fujikura and Fitel Fiber Clips

Specifications:

CAC400
Cleave Angle: 0°
Cleave Angle Accuracy: ±1.0°
Cleave Method : Tension and Scribe
Maximum Axial Tensiona : 21.6 N (4.9 lbs)
Fiber Cladding : Ø60 μm to Ø600 μm
Fiber Buffer/Coating : Ø67 μm to Ø1200 μm
Clip-to-Cleave Lengthb : 5.5 mm to 30 mm
Minimum Fiber Waste Lengthc :22 mm
System Dimensions (L x W x H) : 9.25″ x 5.00″ x 4.70″ (235.0 mm x 127.0 mm x 119.4 mm)
Weight : 4.5 lbs (2.0 kg)

CAC400A
Cleave Angle: 0° to 15°
Cleave Angle Accuracy: ±1.0°
Cleave Method : Tension and Scribe
Maximum Axial Tensiona : 21.6 N (4.9 lbs)
Fiber Cladding : Ø60 μm to Ø600 μm
Fiber Buffer/Coating : Ø67 μm to Ø1200 μm
Clip-to-Cleave Lengthb : 5.5 mm to 30 mm
Minimum Fiber Waste Lengthc :22 mm
System Dimensions (L x W x H) : 9.25″ x 5.00″ x 4.70″ (235.0 mm x 127.0 mm x 119.4 mm)
Weight : 4.5 lbs (2.0 kg)

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