Fiber Optic Tool Kits for Termination, Splicing, and Field Work
Complete tool kits, cleavers, cable pulling tools, and accessories for fiber installation.
ShopFiberOptic's tool kits are organized by job type: the Fiber Cleaning Kit ($99.99) for connector maintenance, the Fiber Splicing Kit ($399.99) for mechanical splicing and closure work, the FTTH Tool Kit ($549.99) for FTTH installation, and the New Hire Fiber Tech Bundle ($5,249.99) for technicians entering the trade who need a complete first-year set of test and termination equipment.
Buying tools individually works once you know exactly what you need. Kits are the faster path when you are equipping a new technician, filling out a truck kit, or setting up for a specific job type.
The Fiber Cleaning Kit ($99.99) is a maintenance purchase. It includes the cleaning tools needed for regular connector end-face cleaning, which is required practice before every connection. Dirty connectors are the most common source of high insertion loss in the field.
The Fiber Splicing Kit ($399.99) covers the tools for mechanical and closure splicing work: strippers, cleavers, and related components for preparing and protecting fiber splices.
The FTTH Tool Kit ($549.99) is configured for FTTH installation, including the preparation, termination, and basic test tools needed for a drop fiber installation.
The Platinum Tools Fiber Termination and Test Set, InfoComm Edition ($1,499.00), and the Platinum Tools ECO Fiber Termination Kit ($625.28) are configured for field-terminated mechanical connector installations with the Platinum Tools ECO system.
For new fiber technicians, the New Hire Fiber Tech Bundle ($5,249.99) includes a curated set of test, splicing, and termination tools selected for a technician's first year in the trade, removing the guesswork from initial equipment purchases.
Frequently Asked Questions
What tools do I need for FTTH drop fiber termination?
A standard FTTH drop termination kit includes: a fiber jacket stripper, a precision fiber cleaver (900um or 250um), a fusion splicer or mechanical connector system, a visual fault locator for continuity check, connector cleaners, and laser safety goggles. The FTTH Tool Kit ($549.99) bundles the key components. For a complete test-and-terminate setup, the New Hire Fiber Tech Bundle includes test equipment as well.
What is the difference between the Fiber Splicing Kit and the FTTH Tool Kit?
The Fiber Splicing Kit is focused on splice preparation and closure work, covering stripping, cleaving, and protecting splices. The FTTH Tool Kit is broader, covering the field installation workflow for FTTH drops including termination. There is overlap between them; what you need depends on your specific job scope.
What is a mechanical cleaver used for?
A mechanical cleaver is a precision cutting tool that scores and breaks an optical fiber at a perpendicular angle to the fiber axis, creating a flat end-face for splicing or connector insertion. A clean, flat cleave is required for low-loss fusion splicing and for mechanical connectors that rely on physical contact between fiber ends.