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FC-6+ Fiber Cleaver

The Sumitomo FC-6+ is a benchtop fibre cleaver for 125µm cladding diameter single fibre. Compared with older FC-6+ naming seen in some markets, the current FC-6+ product positioning highlights field-replaceable blades, automatic return blade operation, a typical cleave angle below 1°, and a carrying-case-ready bench workflow.

BrandSumitomo
ModelFC-6+
Model AvailabilityFC-6S+ / FC-6R+ series context
TypeBenchtop fibre cleaver
Cleave Single FibreYes
Cleave Fibre RibbonsNo (FC-6R+ handles ribbons)
Fibre Type125µm cladding diameter single fibre
Typical Cleave Angle<1°
Auto Return BladeYes
Auto Rotating BladeNo
Offcut CollectorGravity drop
Field Replaceable BladeYes
Blade LifetimeApprox. 54,000 cleaves (FC-6S+)
Carrying CaseYes
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Key Features

Benchtop Workflow

The FC-6+ is positioned as a benchtop cleaver for stable single-fibre preparation work.

Auto Return Blade

The FC-6+ comparison table specifies automatic blade return, improving repeatable operator flow.

Typical Cleave Angle <1°

Typical cleave angle is specified as below 1°, suitable for standard fusion splicing preparation.

Field Replaceable Blade

The blade is field replaceable, helping reduce service delays and maintenance interruption.

Gravity Offcut Collector

The FC-6+ uses gravity drop offcut collection in the official product comparison table.

Carrying Case Included

The official comparison highlights case support for protected transport and bench deployment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between FC-6+ and FC-6+

The current Sumitomo Europe page presents the FC-6+ series naming, including FC-6S+ and FC-6R+, rather than the older simplified FC-6+ naming used on some reseller pages.

What fibre does the FC-6+ support

The FC-6+ benchtop single-fibre model is specified for 125µm cladding diameter single fibre. Ribbon capability belongs to the FC-6R+ variant.

What is the blade life of the FC-6+

The official specification lists approximately 54,000 cleaves for the FC-6S+ model in the FC-6+ series.

Does the FC-6+ use auto rotating blade

No. In the official product comparison, the FC-6+ uses automatic return blade, but auto rotating blade is not listed for the FC-6+ single-fibre model.

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