CommScope Tool Matrix Guide

“What is the correct tool for my CommScope connector?”

Over the past year CommScope has made significant changes and improvements to their line of connectors and related coring tools. While the connectors and tools may look familiar, they have been redesigned to significantly improve VSWR.

Do to high demand we have created a CommScope Tool Matrix Guide for easy refrence when you need to order CommScope tools.

If You Use This Connector, You Need This Tool….

Connectors for:	Apropriate Tool Part Number & Description	Connector Description
SFX 500 - 1/2" Cable
SFX A-Series	SFX ACT: All Silver Tool with "T" Handle. This is a one step coring and outer jacket coring tool. May also be used with a power drill. Use philips head screw driver to remove cutting blades.	All SFX A-Series Connectors
FXL 540 / CR 540 - 1/2" Cables
S40 A-Series	540 AUCT-1: All silver tool with steel "T" handle. This is a one step coring and outer jacket coring tool. May also be used with power drill. Use philips head screw driver to remove cutting blades. *540 AUCT can also be used	All 540 A-Series Connectors
FXL 1070 / CR 1070-7/8" Cables
1070 A-1 Series	1070 ACT-1: All silver tool with "T" Handle. This is a one step coring and out jacket coring tool May also be used with power drill.	All 1070 A-1 Series Connectors
FXL 1480 / CR 1480 - 1-1/4" Cables
1480 B-Series	1480 PT: Two step prep tool.	All 1480 B-Series Connectors
FXL 1873 1-5/8" Cable
1873 B-Series:	FXL / CR 1873 PT: Two step prep tool.	All 1873 B-Series Connectors

The CommScope Coring Tools

Front Nut and Back Nut Wrenches

In some instances you’ll need two of the same size wrenches, in other cases you’ll need two different wrenches. The following chart is designed to assist you.

Mid-Span Ground Kit Stripping Tools

And finally, when you want to attach ground kits, the mid-span strip tools you need are:

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