{"product_id":"fujikura-cb-08-replacement-blade-ct-50-cleaver","title":"Fujikura CB-08 Replacement Blade for CT-50 Fiber Optic Cleaver – 48,000 Cleaves, Genuine AFL","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFujikura CB-08 Replacement Blade for CT-50 Fiber Optic Cleaver – 48,000-Cleave Life, Genuine AFL Part\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFujikura CB-08\u003c\/strong\u003e is the genuine replacement blade for the \u003cstrong\u003eFujikura CT-50 (CT50) precision fiber optic cleaver\u003c\/strong\u003e. With a rated service life of \u003cstrong\u003e48,000 fiber cleaves\u003c\/strong\u003e, the CB-08 is the correct blade to restore your CT-50 cleaver’s cutting performance when the blade becomes dull — delivering the clean, low-angle end-faces required for low-loss fusion splices and fast connector terminations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA worn cleaver blade is one of the most common causes of poor cleave quality in the field: high cleave angles, lip defects, hackle marks, and fiber end-face chips all increase splice loss and connector insertion loss. Replacing the CB-08 blade at the recommended interval restores the CT-50’s cleave quality to factory specification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCB-08\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible Cleaver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFujikura CT-50 \/ CT50\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade Life\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e48,000 fiber cleaves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand new, genuine OEM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFujikura \/ AFL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuantity per Package\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 blade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatible Cleaver Models\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCleaver Model\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFujikura CT-50\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e✓ Compatible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFujikura CT50\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e✓ Compatible (same model, alternate designation)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAFL CT-50\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e✓ Compatible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIf you are unsure whether the CB-08 is compatible with your specific cleaver model, please contact us before ordering. For the Fujikura CT-08 cleaver, the correct blade is the CB-07.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Cleaver Blade Replacement Matters for Splice Quality\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncreasing cleave angle:\u003c\/strong\u003e A dull blade produces higher cleave angles. IEC standards require cleave angles below 0.5° for singlemode fusion splicing — a worn blade frequently exceeds this threshold, causing high splice loss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLip and hackle defects:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dull blades produce lip defects and hackle marks, both of which increase splice loss and connector insertion loss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiber end-face chips:\u003c\/strong\u003e A worn blade may chip the fiber end-face rather than producing a clean fracture, causing splice failures and wasted fiber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncreased fiber breakage:\u003c\/strong\u003e A dull blade requires more scoring force, increasing the risk of fiber breakage during the cleave cycle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSigns Your Fujikura CT-50 Cleaver Needs a New Blade\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe cleaver’s \u003cstrong\u003eblade position indicator\u003c\/strong\u003e has reached the end of its rotation range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCleave angles are increasing\u003c\/strong\u003e — consistently above 0.5°\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSplice loss is increasing\u003c\/strong\u003e on fiber types that previously spliced well\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLip or hackle defects\u003c\/strong\u003e are visible on fiber end-faces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiber breakage during cleaving\u003c\/strong\u003e is occurring more frequently than expected\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCB-08 vs. CB-07: Which Fujikura Cleaver Blade Do You Need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePart Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCompatible Cleaver\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBlade Life\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCB-08\u003c\/strong\u003e (this listing)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFujikura CT-50 \/ CT50\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e48,000 cleaves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCB-07\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFujikura CT-08\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e48,000 cleaves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlways verify your cleaver model before ordering. The CT-50 and CT-08 are different cleaver models requiring different blades — the CB-08 and CB-07 are not interchangeable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is the Fujikura CB-08?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: The Fujikura CB-08 is the genuine OEM replacement blade for the Fujikura CT-50 (CT50) precision fiber optic cleaver. It is rated for 48,000 fiber cleaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Which cleaver is the CB-08 compatible with?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: The CB-08 is compatible with the \u003cstrong\u003eFujikura CT-50 \/ CT50\u003c\/strong\u003e fiber optic cleaver. It is not compatible with the Fujikura CT-08, which uses the CB-07 blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How many cleaves does the CB-08 blade last?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: The CB-08 blade is rated for \u003cstrong\u003e48,000 fiber cleaves\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How do I know when to replace the CB-08 blade?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Replace the blade when the CT-50’s blade position indicator has reached the end of its rotation range, when cleave angles consistently exceed 0.5°, when lip or hackle defects appear on fiber end-faces, or when fiber breakage during cleaving increases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is the difference between the CB-08 and CB-07?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: The CB-08 is for the Fujikura CT-50 cleaver. The CB-07 is for the Fujikura CT-08 cleaver. They are not interchangeable — always verify your cleaver model before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is the CB-08 a genuine Fujikura \/ AFL part?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes. 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