Access fiber optics quickly in tight spaces with the patented MS-306 Mid-Span Slit & Ring Tool. Combining precision slitting and ringing in one compact device, it streamlines mid-span preparation of outer jackets and buffer tubes for splice-on connectors or repairs.

Key Features

• Dual Function: One side offers six longitudinal slit grooves (1.2 – 3.3 mm), the other six radial ring grooves for clean jacket removal
• Accurate Positioning: Top indicator line aligns the blade for consistent, precise cuts and rings
• Durable Performance: Hardened blades deliver up to 5,000 slits or rings before replacement (MS-306RB blade set available)
• Compact & Portable: Weighs just 2.5 oz and includes a tethering hole—ideal for cramped cabinets and field work
• Award-Winning Design: Builds on the innovative MS Series tools recognized by Cabling Installation & Maintenance (Gold Awards in 2018 & 2019)

Groove Sizes

Slit & Ring: 1.2 – 1.5 mm, 1.5 – 1.8 mm, 1.8 – 2.1 mm, 2.1 – 2.5 mm, 2.5 – 2.9 mm, 2.9 – 3.3 mm

Specifications

• Cut Types: Longitudinal slit & radial ring
• Cable Compatibility: Outer jackets and loose buffer tubes (1.2 – 3.3 mm)
• Dimensions: 1.98″ × 1.52″ × 1.63″ (5.0 × 3.9 × 4.1 cm)
• Weight: 0.15 lb (67 g)

Equip your kit with the MS-306 for fast, reliable mid-span slitting and ringing on every fiber job.

Documentation

• MS-306 Data Sheet