Stripping and preparing fibre optic cables for termination is a critical step in the installation and maintenance of fibre optic networks. In some applications, “window strip” operations are required, where a short section of coating is. Marcel Buijs, EMEA Business Development, Technical Sales, Fiber Optic Center, Inc. Improper stripping can lead to signal loss, connection failures, and ultimately, network. It is impossible to work in fiber optics without having a good working knowledge about cables and skills in pulling, placing and preparing cables for termination and splicing.