Model Lineup · 6 Cleavers in 3 Classes

Cleave angles show the typical value for a new blade and the average over the blade’s service life. Actual cleave angle and blade life depend on the operating environment and operator technique. All models accept 0.25 mm coated fiber, 0.9 / 3.0 mm cord and 2.0×3.0 mm flat drop cable.

Class 1 · Entry Cleavers for Mechanical Splicing XHT-T03-01 & XHT-T03-02 — also suitable for fusion splicing

Blade	12-position blade; blade life up to 36,000 cleaves
Cleave angle	Typical 0.5° new blade; 0.5–2.0° average over blade life
Operation	Close the lid and push the carriage to cleave; open the lid and the carriage returns automatically
Fiber holders	0.25 mm coated fiber · 0.9 / 3.0 mm cord · 2.0×3.0 mm flat drop cable
Cleave length	9–16 mm
Dimensions / weight	63 × 75 × 59 mm; 0.29 kg
Best fit	Mechanical splicing and entry-level FTTH field work; also suitable for fusion splicing

Blade	16-position blade; blade life up to 48,000 cleaves
Cleave angle	Typical 0.5° new blade; 0.5–2.0° average over blade life
Operation	Close the lid and push the carriage to cleave; open the lid and the carriage returns automatically
Fiber holders	0.25 mm coated fiber · 0.9 / 3.0 mm cord · 2.0×3.0 mm flat drop cable
Cleave length	9–16 mm
Dimensions / weight	68 × 71 × 52 mm; 0.18 kg
Best fit	Mechanical splicing and compact FTTH field kits; also suitable for fusion splicing

Class 2 · Workhorse Cleavers for Mechanical & Fusion Splicing XHT-T03-03 & XHT-T03-04 — consistent angles for everyday field work

Blade	16-position blade; blade life up to 48,000 cleaves
Cleave angle	Typical 0.5° new blade; 0.5–1.0° average over blade life
Operation	Close the lid to cleave automatically; open the lid and the carriage returns automatically
Fiber scrap	Integrated fiber scrap collector
Fiber holders	0.25 mm coated fiber · 0.9 / 3.0 mm cord · 2.0×3.0 mm flat drop cable
Cleave length	9–16 mm
Body / dimensions	Blue or black; 90 × 73 × 50 mm; 0.22 kg
Best fit	Routine mechanical and fusion field splicing requiring consistent angles and automatic operation

Construction	CNC-machined; stainless-steel guide rail for sustained accuracy
Blade	16-position blade; blade life up to 48,000 cleaves
Cleave angle	Typical 0.5° new blade; 0.3–0.9° average over blade life
Operation	Close the lid and push the carriage to cleave; open the lid and return the carriage manually
Fiber scrap	Integrated fiber scrap collector
Fiber holders	0.25 mm coated fiber · 0.9 / 3.0 mm cord · 2.0×3.0 mm flat drop cable
Cleave length	9–20 mm
Body / dimensions	Gold or silver; 83 × 55 × 52 mm; 0.255 kg
Best fit	Fusion field splicing and accuracy-critical, high-volume work requiring long-term precision

Class 3 · Professional Backbone Cleavers XHT-T03-05 & XHT-T03-06 — automatic one-step cleavers for trunk engineering

Blade	24-position blade; blade life up to 48,000 cleaves
Cleave angle	Typical 0.5° new blade; 0.3–0.8° average over blade life
Operation	Close the lid to cleave automatically; open the lid and the carriage returns automatically
Adjustment / safety	Blade-height adjustment; lid lock prevents accidental opening
Fiber scrap	Integrated fiber scrap collector
Fiber holders	0.25 mm coated fiber · 0.9 / 3.0 mm cord · 2.0×3.0 mm flat drop cable
Cleave length	9–16 mm
Body / dimensions	Red or green; 86 × 72 × 50 mm; 0.22 kg
Best fit	Trunk / backbone fusion engineering and professional crews requiring calibration and automatic operation

Blade	24-position blade; blade life up to 48,000 cleaves
Cleave angle	Typical 0.5° new blade; 0.3–0.8° average over blade life
Operation	One-step — close the lid to cleave automatically; open the lid and the carriage returns automatically
Blade advance	One-push advance to the next cutting position
Safety	Lid lock prevents accidental opening
Fiber scrap	Integrated fiber scrap collector
Fiber holders	0.25 mm coated fiber · 0.9 / 3.0 mm cord · 2.0×3.0 mm flat drop cable
Cleave length	9–20 mm
Dimensions / weight	85 × 75 × 45 mm; 0.14 kg
Best fit	Trunk / backbone fusion and high-volume professional work requiring fast one-step operation

Cleave Quality & Troubleshooting

A poor cleave is generally caused by one of the following:
• the fiber is not seated straight under the clamp;
• the blade height is set too high;
• debris remains in the fiber holder or on the clamp;
• dust or contamination is present on the blade or fiber.
Keep the holders, clamp and blade clean, seat the fiber straight and confirm the blade height; advance the blade to a fresh cutting position when the edge shows wear. Actual cleave angle and blade life depend on the operating environment and operator technique.

Typical Applications

• FTTH drop termination using mechanical splices (Class 1 entry cleavers).
• Field fusion splicing of drop and distribution fibers (Class 2 workhorse cleavers).
• Trunk / backbone fusion engineering and high-volume professional deployment (Class 3 automatic cleavers).

Selection Guide & FAQ

Step 1 · Select the class — mechanical splicing and entry work: Class 1; routine mechanical + fusion field work: Class 2; trunk / backbone and high-volume professional fusion: Class 3.
Step 2 · Manual carriage or automatic — manual push-carriage cleave (FC-6S, SKL-6C, S09); automatic cleave on closing the lid (HS-30V, S10, M9), with M9 offering one-push blade advance.
Step 3 · Angle requirement — tighter average angles (0.3–0.9°) for fusion and backbone work; entry models suit mechanical splicing.

Q1. Is the 0.5° angle guaranteed on every cleave? No — 0.5° is the typical value for a new blade; the average over blade life is shown per model. Actual results depend on operating conditions and operator technique.

Q2. What causes a poor cleave? Fiber not seated straight under the clamp, blade height too high, debris in the holder or on the clamp, or dust on the blade or fiber. Clean the holder, clamp and blade, seat the fiber straight and advance to a fresh cutting position when needed.

Q3. MOQ and lead time? All six models have an MOQ of 1 with a reference lead of approx. 3 days; replacement blades and volume orders are quoted on request, and a sample can be arranged.

Ordering & Service

• Part number: XHT-T03-[01–06] — 01 FC-6S, 02 SKL-6C, 03 HS-30V, 04 S09, 05 S10, 06 M9.
• Example: XHT-T03-04 = S09 precision cleaver; XHT-T03-06 = M9 one-step cleaver.
• MOQ 1, approx. 3 days; replacement blades, body color and volume orders agreed on request; response within 24 h.
• Orders are checked against the confirmed model prior to packing.
• Available as a matched set with fiber strippers and FTTH termination tool kits.

Focus note: To recommend the correct cleaver, tell us whether the work is mechanical or fusion splicing and the fiber / cable type. We specify the appropriate model and will not recommend more tooling than the application requires.

Related Products

• Fiber optic strippers → XHT-T02
• Outdoor cable preparation tools → XHT-T01
• FTTH termination tool kits → XHT-T05
• SC fast connectors → XHT-A04

Hand cleavers for mechanical and fusion splicing. Cutting positions, blade life and cleave angle are confirmed on the order; angles are typical values, not guaranteed per cleave. RoHS compliant.