Corning OFT-000 Optical Fiber Access Tool

The Corning OFT-000 Optical Fiber Access Tool (OFAT) is used to access fibers in a buffer tube in a mid-span location with or without slack. It is designed to split a buffer tube to expose the fibers inside without damaging them. This tool utilizes blades mounted in two precisely machined grooves to cut the buffer tubes. The smaller groove A cuts buffer tubes 2.4-2.6 mm (0.094"-0.102") in diameter, while the larger groove B cuts buffer tubes 2.7-3.1 mm (0.106"-0.122") in diameter.

The OFT-000 tool is equipped with a gauge to measure buffer tube diameter. Both center pieces and all four outer pieces of the tool are marked with either one or two dots to aid in
reassembling the tool after cleaning or blade replacement.