Sumitomo FC-8R — The Professional One-Step Automatic Fiber Cleaver
The Sumitomo FC-8R is Sumitomo Electric's latest one-step automatic fiber cleaver, engineered for professional fiber technicians who demand the highest cleaving precision with the simplest possible operation. With automatic blade rotation delivering a fresh cutting edge for every cleave and an industry-leading 60,000-cleave blade life, the FC-8R sets the standard for one-step cleaving performance in fusion splicing and field termination applications.
🔑 Key Features
- One-Step Operation — Complete cleave in a single palm-sized action
- Automatic Blade Rotation — Fresh cutting edge for every cleave, maximum consistency
- 60,000-Cleave Blade Life — Industry-leading longevity, lowest cost per cleave
- Built-in Extra-Large Fiber Scrap Collector — Safe, hygienic fiber waste management
- Compact & Lightweight: 58×98×47mm | ~260g
- Ideal for Confined Spaces — Splice closures, distribution boxes, aerial platforms
- Sumitomo Quality — Trusted by fiber professionals worldwide
📐 Technical Specifications
- Operation: One-step automatic
- Blade Rotation: Automatic
- Blade Life: 60,000 fiber cleaves
- Dimensions: 58×98×47mm
- Weight: ~260g
- Scrap Collector: Built-in extra-large
- Brand: Sumitomo Electric (Japan)
🏗️ Ideal Applications
Fusion splicing fiber preparation · Field fiber termination · FTTH drop cable cleaving · Confined space fiber work · High-volume splicing operations requiring consistent cleave quality
💡 FC-8R vs FC-6S — What's New?
The FC-8R is Sumitomo's newest generation one-step cleaver, succeeding the FC-6S with an improved automatic blade rotation mechanism and extended 60,000-cleave blade life — delivering even greater consistency and lower long-term cost of ownership.
✅ FAQ
Q1: What is the blade life of the Sumitomo FC-8R?
A: The FC-8R blade is rated for 60,000 fiber cleaves — one of the longest blade
lives available in any one-step cleaver, significantly reducing your cost per cleave
and blade replacement frequency.
Q2: How does automatic blade rotation work on the FC-8R?
A: After each cleave, the FC-8R automatically indexes the blade to a fresh cutting
position, ensuring every cleave is made with a sharp, unused blade edge — eliminating
the inconsistency caused by blade wear in manual cleavers.
Q3: How does the Sumitomo FC-8R compare to the FC-6S?
A: The FC-8R is the successor to the FC-6S, featuring an improved automatic blade
rotation mechanism and a longer 60,000-cleave blade life (vs the FC-6S's 48,000
cleaves), making it the more cost-effective long-term choice.
Q4: Is the FC-8R suitable for use in confined spaces?
A: Yes. At just 58×98×47mm and ~260g, the FC-8R is specifically designed for
palm-sized one-hand operation in tight spaces such as splice closures, fiber
distribution boxes, and aerial splice platforms.
Q5: Does the FC-8R have a fiber scrap collector?
A: Yes. The FC-8R includes a built-in extra-large fiber scrap collector that safely
captures cleaved fiber ends, preventing dangerous loose fiber fragments.
Q6: What fusion splicers is the Sumitomo FC-8R compatible with?
A: The FC-8R is compatible with all major fusion splicers including Sumitomo,
Fujikura, COMWAY, and other brands — it is a universal one-step cleaver for
standard 125μm single-mode and multimode fiber.
The Sumitomo FC-8R cleaver is Sumitomo newest 1-Step optical fiber cleaver with automatic blade rotation .
It is the ideal tool for use in fusion splicing, field termination, or any application that requires precision in a confined space.
It has a simple cleaving operation that can be performed in the palm of the hand, allowing the user to take the cleaver to fiber in limited slack or cramped applications.
A built-in, extra-large fiber scrap collector handles scrap fibers resulting from the cleaving process.
With each cleave, the blade is automatically rotated to a new scoring position on the cleaver blade. The automatic blade rotation feature ensures that the user receives the maximum number of precision cleaves from each cleaver blade.
Features:
1 to 12-Fiber Ribbon Cleaver
Automatic Blade Rotation
Ideal Cleaver for Mechanical Connectors
Ideal Cleaver for High Volume Precision Cleaving Applications in Any Environment
Compatible with All Sumitomo Electric Fusion Splicers
Precision Blade Performs 60,000 Cleaves
Specifications (FC-8R series)
| Part number | FC-8R-F | |
|---|---|---|
| Applicable Fiber | Material | Silica glass |
| Cladding diameter | Φ 125 um | |
| Fiber count | Single to 12 / Single | |
| Cleave length | 10mm (Ribbon) 6~20mm (Φ 0.25) 10~20mm (Φ 0.9) | |
| Fiber placing | Fiber holder / Single fiber adapter (AP-FC7) | |
| Cleave angle (Typ.) | 0.5 degrees with single fiber | |
| Off-cut collector | Pre-fitted / TR-FC8R | |
| Auto blade rotation | Provided (Switchable to Fixed) | |
| Cleave counter | N/A | |
| Dimensions / Weight | 58(W)×98(D)×47(H) mm, Approx. 260 g | |
| Blade life | 60,000 fibers |