TiniFiber, a U.S.-based manufacturer of patented fiber optic cabling, has introduced a dedicated Micro Armor Remover Tool (M.A.R.T) designed to improve efficiency in broadband fiber installations while preserving cable integrity.
The tool is engineered to work with TiniFiber’s stainless steel-Kevlar Micro Armor jacket, allowing technicians to separate up to 3 millimeters of protective armor without damaging the fiber inside. The company said the device reduces installation time by enabling precise removal of the armor in fewer than four rotations.
Built with alloy steel screw clamps and neodymium magnets that hold the halves together, the M.A.R.T emphasizes accuracy and durability. Measuring 1.5 inches and weighing 9 ounces, the tool is available for immediate deployment, according to the company.
“Our Micro Armor Remover Tool has been launched as part of our drive to expand support and capabilities for our customers,” said Tom Artinian, TiniFiber’s chief executive officer. “This tool ensures fiber integrity cannot be compromised during termination and installation.”
TiniFiber’s Micro Armor Fiber is marketed as the smallest and lightest armored fiber optic cable in the industry, measuring 65% smaller and more than 75% lighter than traditional aluminum interlocking armor (AIA) fiber. The cable’s reduced size and weight allow contractors to lower team requirements, shorten installation time, and cut overall costs by more than 60%, the company said.
The design also increases conduit capacity, enabling a two-inch conduit to carry up to 864 fibers versus 168 with AIA, a more than fourfold jump. The stainless steel coil design also provides higher flexibility, allowing for tighter turns in space-constrained installations.
