Advanced Backpack Fiber Optic Prep Kit (TK-179)

Take on any fiber-optic installation or maintenance task with the TK-179 Advanced Prep Kit. Housed in a durable, 21-pocket backpack, this all-in-one set delivers every tool you need to strip, slit, ring, cut, clean, and test fiber cables—right at your fingertips.

Comprehensive Tool Selection

• JIC-375 Three-Hole Stripper: This tool removes 1.6–3 mm jackets, 600–900 μm buffers, and 250 μm coatings to reveal the 125 μm glass core without damaging the fiber.
• BTR-6 Buffer Tube Ringer: Slits buffer tubes up to 6 mm for smooth mid-span access.
• MDC Series Tube Cutters:
  • MDC-14 for microducts
  • MDC-28 for standard ducts
• MS Series Mid-Span Tools: These tools cleanly slit and ring cables from 1.2 to 12 mm (MS-306, MS-316, MS-326, MS-426).
• CSR-1575 & CST-1900 Slit & Ring Tools: Precise slitting and ringing of cable jackets in tight spaces.
• FOD-2000 Drop Cable Slitter: Effortless longitudinal slitting of 2.1 × 3.1 mm drop cables.
• RCS-30 Ratcheting Slitter & RST-8514 Riser Tool: Controlled cuts through heavy-duty ducts and plenum cables.

Precision Cutting & Gripping

• JIC-186 Kevlar® Shears: Diamond-polished blades slice aramid yarns, insulation, tape, and ties easily.
• JIC-2288 Diagonal Pliers (8″) & JIC-842 Long-Nose Pliers: High-leverage cutting and gripping in confined spaces.
• KN-7 Splicing Knife: Ergonomic handle and razor-sharp blade for precise sheath cuts.

Prep, Inspect & Light

• JIC-1022 Wire Stripper (10–22 AWG): Fast, tool-free stripping of common conductors.
• SD-61 6-in-1 Screwdriver: Phillips and flat blades for quick hardware adjustments.
• FL-2000 LED Flashlight: Zoom lens illumination in dark enclosures.
• JIC-22035 Insulated Probe Pick: Safely test live circuits up to rated voltages.

All tools stow securely in the BP-100 Technician’s Backpack, keeping your gear protected and organized whether you’re in a splice closure, data rack, or aerial splice point.