XHT-T01 · INSTALLATION TOOLS & CONSUMABLES
Outdoor Fiber Cable Preparation Tools
Slit, ring & spiral hand tools for outdoor jackets and armored cable.
5 models · cable 4–40 mm · longitudinal / ring / spiral · armored options · MOQ 1
A complete range of hand tools engineered for fast, safe and precise jacket removal and armor access on outdoor fiber cable. Blade depth is adjustable on every model to protect inner tubes and fibers from accidental damage; spare blades, cutting heads and guide wheels keep tools in service.
Model Lineup · 5 Tools in 3 Groups
All models are built with aluminum / plated-aluminum bodies and blades of ground, heat-treated steel for a razor-sharp edge and long-term durability.
Group 1 · Single-Action Basics T01-01 & T01-02 — one cut per tool for fast, repeated jacket opening
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XHT-T01-01 · Dual-Blade Longitudinal Slitter Pliers (10–25 mm)
Dual blades slit both seams in one pass; long handles give leverage for fast, low-effort slitting.
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| Body | Aluminum alloy; ergonomic, non-slip handles |
| Cut action | Longitudinal — both seams in one pass |
| Blade | Adjustable cutting depth; spare heads available |
| Best fit | High-volume longitudinal slitting of non-armored outdoor jackets before ring cutting or closure access |
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XHT-T01-02 · Rotary Ring Cable Cutter (4–28 mm)
Clean square ring cut at a defined point; dual-bearing rollers give controlled, smooth action.
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| Body | Plated aluminum alloy |
| Cut action | Ring (radial) — clean, perpendicular edge |
| Rollers / blade | Dual-bearing rollers; adjustable blade depth; spare blade included |
| Best fit | Ring cuts that define the boundary before end stripping on PE / PVC jackets |
Group 2 · Pen-Style All-in-One T01-03 — longitudinal, spiral and ring in one compact tool; two cable ranges
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XHT-T01-03 · Pen-Style Strip, Spiral & Ring Tool (Model A 4.5–29 mm / Model B 19–40 mm)
Spring-loaded blade rotates 90° to switch between longitudinal, spiral and ring cuts on cable ends and mid-spans; a spring-loaded cable brace wedges the cable against the blade for controlled cutting.
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| Body | Compact pen-style; spring-loaded cable brace |
| Cut action | Longitudinal, spiral and ring; 90° blade rotation to switch modes |
| Cable size | Model A: 4.5–29 mm; Model B: 19–40 mm |
| Blade | Adjustable depth |
| Best fit | End and mid-span stripping on non-armored PE / PVC / rubber round cable; spiral mode eases removal of harder jackets |
Group 3 · Armored & Heavy-Duty T01-04 & T01-05 — guide-wheel armor slitting and ratcheting leverage for heavy cable and duct
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XHT-T01-04 · Armored Cable Slitter (red wheel 4–10 mm / gold 8–30 mm)
Guide wheel stabilizes the cable to slit the PE jacket and metallic armor accurately in one step, on ends or mid-spans.
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| Body | Aluminum alloy; dedicated guide wheel for stability |
| Cut action | Longitudinal slitting and circumferential (ring) stripping; adjustable blade depth |
| Blade body | Single-side or dual-side; dual-side carries ring + longitudinal blades together, no re-setting |
| Spares | Spare blades & guide wheels available |
| Best fit | Armored feeder, central-tube and stranded loose-tube cables; PE jacket and metallic armor in one pass |
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XHT-T01-05 · Ratcheting Duct & Cable Slitter (8–30 mm)
Fixed jaws and a ratcheting mechanism grip and slit heavy-duty cable and duct with minimal hand force.
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| Body | Dual-body, dual-blade, dual cable channels |
| Cut action | Longitudinal and ring cuts; ratcheting for low-effort, controlled operation |
| Spares | Spare blades available |
| Best fit | Heavy-duty, armored and thick-jacket cable and duct where ratcheting leverage reduces hand effort |
Typical Applications
• Opening jackets and armor on aerial and duct feeder / distribution cable at closures, cabinets, tap points and building entrances.
• End stripping before splicing in closures and termination boxes.
• Mid-span access for branching without severing the cable (pen-style / spiral action).
• Boundary: these are hand preparation tools — they open jackets and armor only, are not sealed/hardened, and do not cut the messenger or strength member. For indoor premise cables use XHT-T09; for buffer and tight-tube stripping use XHT-T02.
Selection Guide & FAQ
Step 1 · Cable & group — non-armored round cable: Group 1 (T01-01 longitudinal / T01-02 ring) or the pen-style T01-03; armored feeder and distribution: T01-04; heavy-duty, thick-jacket or duct cable: the ratcheting T01-05.
Step 2 · Within the model — T01-03 Model A (4.5–29 mm) or B (19–40 mm); T01-04 red wheel (4–10 mm) or gold (8–30 mm), single- or dual-side blade body.
Step 3 · Spares — spare blades, cutting heads and guide wheels available.
Q1. Single-side vs dual-side blade body on T01-04? Single-side requires setting the blade angle per cut; the dual-side body carries ring and longitudinal blades together, so cuts switch without re-setting — faster where a job calls for both.
Q2. Can the tools cut the messenger or strength member? No. They open the jacket and armor only; cut the messenger / strength member separately so the blade stays true.
Q3. MOQ, lead time and spares? MOQ is 1 pc with a reference lead of about 3 days; spare blades, heads and guide wheels are available, and a sample can be arranged before volume.
Ordering & Service
• Part number: XHT-T01-[01–05]-[A/B for 03]-[R/G guide wheel for 04]-[S/D blade body for 04]
• Example: XHT-T01-03-A = pen-style tool, Model A (4.5–29 mm).
• Example: XHT-T01-04-G-D = armored slitter, gold guide wheel (8–30 mm), dual-side blade body.
• MOQ 1, about 3 days; custom builds and volume orders agreed on request; reply within 24 h.
• Orders are checked against the confirmed model and spare-part configuration before packing.
• Can be supplied as one matched set with strippers, cleavers and the FTTH termination kit for a crew build.
Focus note: We focus on outdoor jacket and armor preparation across five tools divided by cut type. Unsure which model fits your cable? Send the outer diameter and a cross-section photo — we confirm the right tool and blade depth, and we do not recommend more than the job requires.
Related Products
• Indoor cable preparation tools → XHT-T09
• Three-hole fiber optic strippers → XHT-T02
• Fiber cleavers → XHT-T03
• FTTH termination tool kits → XHT-T05
Hand tools for outdoor jacket and armor preparation. Cable size ranges, spare blades, guide wheels, labels and packaging are confirmed on the order. RoHS compliant.
