The Soft Strip Fiber Optic Thermal Stripping Tool contains a heating element that softens and strips 900?m coatings. This Fiber Optic Thermal Stripper permits precise stripping of these tough coatings with less than one pound of peak pulling force for a single optical fiber. The Soft Strip Thermal Stripping Tool is excellent for use on fiber optic couplers and other delicate components. Uses two ?AA? batteries (not included).