Product Features

1. High-precision cutting ability: The blade is made of high-hardness material, with a sharp edge and precise angle, which can achieve vertical cutting of the plastic optical fiber end face, ensuring that the cut surface is smooth, burr-free, and non-inclined, avoiding light signal scattering caused by uneven end faces.

2. Adaptation to POF characteristics: In view of the soft and easy-to-deform characteristics of POF material, a special positioning groove or clamping mechanism is designed to stably fix the optical fiber to prevent the optical fiber from sliding or extrusion deformation during cutting, ensuring cutting consistency.

3. Convenience of operation: Most of them are manual pressing or rotating structures, without complex debugging, and cutting can be completed in a single operation, which is suitable for fast wiring or on-site construction

4. Durability: The blade is replaceable or has a self-lubricating design, can withstand multiple cutting, and is cost-effective.

The role of POF cutter

1. Prepare the optical fiber end face: Before POF connection or welding, cut a flat end face to ensure efficient transmission of optical signals.

2. Reduce connection loss: Smooth cuts can reduce reflection and scattering losses when optical fiber is connected

3. Quick repair and installation: Quickly cut off damaged optical fiber segments during wiring or maintenance, and re-prepare the end face.

4. Adapter connector:

Provide standardized end face processing for the assembly of POF connectors.

 Precautions for use

1. Blade maintenance: Clean the blade regularly to avoid accumulation of plastic residues that affect cutting quality.

2. Vertical cutting: Keep the optical fiber perpendicular to the blade to prevent bevel cuts.

3. Safe operation: Avoid direct contact between the blade and the skin

Core Applications of the POF Cutter

1. Consumer Electronics

TOSLINK Audio Equipment

Repair/Manufacture of Fiber Optic Audio Cables (e.g., speakers, amplifiers, and game console cables)

Cuts plastic optical fiber (POF) end faces, ensuring lossless transmission of optical signals

2. Automotive

In-Vehicle MOST Fiber Network

Fiber maintenance for entertainment/control systems in high-end vehicles such as BMW and Mercedes-Benz

Cuts 2.2mm diameter POF cables to meet automotive-grade vibration resistance requirements

3. Industrial and Sensors

POF Wiring for Factory Automation

Cuts fiber optic cables for industrial sensors (e.g., PLCs and robotic arms)

Suitable for harsh environments requiring resistance to oil and electromagnetic interference

4. Medical Equipment

Endoscopes/Medical Testing Instruments

Precision cutting of medical-grade POF (0.5-1mm diameter), maintaining smooth and sterile end faces

5. Smart Home and IoT

Fiber Optic Smart Lighting Systems

Cutting and installing custom LED fiber optic decorative lights

Ensures uniform light distribution from POF cables without scattering

Why is a dedicated POF cutter necessary? 

1. Hazards of ordinary scissors/wire strippers:

It will crush the POF fiber core (PMMA material), causing light scattering

It cannot guarantee a 90° vertical end face, increasing connection loss (>3dB)

2. Advantages of professional POF cutters:

Blade accuracy ≤ 0.1mm, mirror-like smooth cut

Supports standard POF diameters such as 1.0mm/2.2mm