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In this informative guide, we'll walk you through the step-by-step process of stripping and preparing fibre optic cable for termination, covering techniques, tools, and best practices to help you achieve successful terminations in your fibre optic installations. Optical fibers are typically protected with fiber coatings made from polymers such as acrylate, silicone or polyimide. This application note addresses general handling of fibers from NKT Photonics, including how to strip the protective coating, how to cleave the fibers and tips for coupling light to and from the fibers. Marcel Buijs, EMEA Business Development, Technical Sales, Fiber Optic Center, Inc. Fiber strippers and other fiber optic stripping tools with which you prepare your fibers for splicing. These agents may be used in limited quantities to wipe the filling compound off the coated fiber without affecting the coating.