In 2011, Corning replaced the FBC-001 with an upgraded version called the FBC-002. The benefits of the FBC-002 that initiated this change are: extended blade life from 1,000 cleaves to 5,000 cleaves; the FBC-002 prevents excessive bending that can result in permanent damage to the tool's tab; and better control of the bend radius when cleaving, which localizes the bend point and minimizes twist, resulting in a higher quality cleave. The FBC-001 is now obsolete as a result.

You can view a video on how to use the FBC-002 Cleaver here.

In 2011, Corning replaced the FBC-001 with an upgraded version called the FBC-002. The benefits of the FBC-002 that initiated this change are: extended blade life from 1,000 cleaves to 5,000 cleaves; the FBC-002 prevents excessive bending that can result in permanent damage to the tool's tab; and better control of the bend radius when cleaving, which localizes the bend point and minimizes twist, resulting in a higher quality cleave. The FBC-001 is now obsolete as a result.

You can view a video on how to use the FBC-002 Cleaver here

In August, 2011 Corning released the FBC-007 cleaver, which replaced the FBC-015 cleaver as the standard offering in the UniCam® High-Performance Installation Tool Kit. The benefits of the FBC-007 that led to this change are reduced maintenance requirements and a more intuitive, user-friendly design that maintains a high-quality cleave of less than one degree. The FBC-015 is now obsolete as a result.

You can view a video on how to use the FBC-007 Cleaver here.

The FBC-007 is optimized for use with the UniCam Connector product line, while the FBC-009 is optimized for use with the OptiSnap Connector product set.

You can view more information about the FBC-009 Cleaver with OptiSnap® Connectors here. 

In 2011, Corning replaced the FBC-001 with an upgraded version called the FBC-002. The benefits of the FBC-002 that initiated this change are: extended blade life from 1,000 cleaves to 5,000 cleaves; the FBC-002 prevents excessive bending that can result in permanent damage to the tool's tab; and better control of the bend radius when cleaving, which localizes the bend point and minimizes twist, resulting in a higher quality cleave. The FBC-001 is now obsolete as a result.

You can view a video on how to use the FBC-002 Cleaver here.

We do not sell a replacement blade for the FBC-002 cleaver because the replacement blade costs nearly as much as a new product. The FBC-002 Cleaver's useful life is 5,000 cleaves. After the cleaver has reached its lifetime cleave amount, you will need to purchase another FBC-002 Cleaver.

Replacement blades are available for the FBC-007 cleaver and this part number is FBC-14-15-16-Blade.

All UniCam Connectors utilize cleave lengths between 8.0 and 10.0 millimeters. The FBC-007 cleaver provides a 10 millimeter cleave on 900 micron, tight-buffered applications. The various handlers ensure the cleave length is correct. For 900 micron tight-buffered fiber, the handler has a positive stop.

For more information, view the Standard Recommended Procedure for the UniCam High-Performance Tool Kit with the FBC-007 Cleaver or the Standard Recommended Procedure for the UniCam High-Performance Tool Kit with the FBC-015 Cleaver.

The FBC-007 cleaver is compatible with all single-mode and multimode fiber types; and with 900 um, buffer tube fan-out kits and jacketed cable. As always, installers should not try to cleave through 250 micron fiber. Rather, they should strip the fiber down to the 125 micron level.

The cleaver is sold individually under the part number FBC-007.

Yes, the cleaver is included in the UniCam High-Performance Tool Kit (TKT-UNICAM-PFC).