Part Number: 18-FW1
The Jameson 18-FW1 Fiber Winder provides a fast, organized way to wind and bundle excess fiber optic cable. Designed for handheld, single-operator use, it helps technicians neatly prepare up to approximately 200 feet of compatible cable for storage in a handhole or other access point.
Its separable design allows the completed cable bundle to be removed quickly without pulling it back through the tool. When the work is finished, the Fiber Winder breaks down flat for compact storage in a service vehicle, toolbox, or equipment bag.
Excess fiber cable must often be stored at a handhole before the final service connection is completed or direct-buried to a residence. Winding this cable by hand can produce inconsistent coils, twists, tangles, and loose piles that occupy unnecessary space.
The Jameson Fiber Winder helps operators create a controlled, uniform cable bundle that can be placed neatly inside the handhole. This makes stored cable easier to manage while helping reduce cable waste and potential damage caused by improper hand coiling.
The 18-FW1 is particularly useful for winding excess flat-drop fiber cable before it is stored in a handhole. The tool helps crews produce a compact, manageable cable bundle without leaving a tangled or unorganized pile.
Always observe the cable manufacturer’s minimum bend-radius and handling requirements. Cable capacity may vary depending on the cable’s width, thickness, stiffness, and allowable bend radius.
After the cable has been wound, the Jameson Fiber Winder pulls apart so the completed bundle can be removed quickly. The cable does not need to be unwound or pulled through the tool.
This separable design helps the operator preserve the shape of the bundle while transferring it into a handhole, enclosure, storage location, or approved burial configuration.
The Fiber Winder is designed for handheld use by a single operator. Its fully ambidextrous configuration allows technicians to operate it comfortably with either hand.
Because the tool operates manually, crews do not need a cordless drill, battery, hydraulic power unit, or other external power source.
The 18-FW1 is manufactured from fiber-reinforced nylon for durability in professional telecommunications and construction environments.
Its high-visibility yellow construction helps technicians locate the tool around open handholes, equipment staging areas, service vehicles, and low-light worksites. The bright color can also reduce the likelihood of leaving the tool behind after completing an installation.
When not in use, the Jameson Fiber Winder breaks down flat. This reduces the amount of space required for transportation and allows the tool to fit more easily into a service vehicle, toolbox, shelf, or equipment bag.
Its compact design makes it practical for fiber installation crews that move between multiple service locations throughout the day.
The Jameson 18-FW1 is designed primarily for compatible fiber optic cable but may also be used to organize other flexible materials, including:
Material dimensions, flexibility, bend radius, and total length should be verified before use.
The Jameson 18-FW1 Fiber Winder is suited for professional applications including:
The Jameson 18-FW1 package includes:
Fiber cable, handholes, cable ties, and other installation accessories are not included unless otherwise specified.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Jameson |
| Model | 18-FW1 |
| Product Type | Manual fiber optic cable winder and cable-management tool |
| Approximate Cable Capacity | Up to approximately 200 feet of compatible cable |
| Primary Cable Application | Flat-drop fiber optic cable |
| Operation | Handheld, single operator |
| Orientation | Fully ambidextrous |
| Construction | Fiber-reinforced nylon |
| Color | High-visibility yellow |
| Cable-Bundle Removal | Separable design |
| Storage Configuration | Breaks down flat |
| Power Requirement | None |
| UPC | 810075962062 |
Intermountain Sales supplies Jameson fiber installation and cable-handling tools to broadband contractors, telecommunications crews, utilities, municipalities, and professional installers throughout Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho.
Our team can help determine whether the 18-FW1 Fiber Winder is appropriate for your cable profile, storage requirements, and FTTH installation process. We can also help your crew select complementary Jameson equipment, including Fiber Drivers, Spool Mules, duct adapters, and other fiber installation tools.
The 18-FW1 is used to wind and organize excess fiber optic cable into a neat bundle. It is particularly useful when preparing flat-drop cable for temporary or permanent storage inside a handhole.
The Jameson Fiber Winder holds approximately 200 feet of compatible fiber cable. Actual capacity depends on the cable’s dimensions, stiffness, and required bend radius.
Yes. A primary application is winding and bundling excess flat-drop fiber for storage in a handhole before direct burial or final connection to a residence.
The tool separates after winding so the completed cable bundle can be removed quickly. The operator does not need to unwind the cable or pull the entire cable length back through the tool.
The Fiber Winder produces a more controlled and consistent bundle than loose hand-over-hand coiling. This can help reduce twisting, tangles, and improper cable handling. Operators must still follow the cable manufacturer’s minimum bend-radius requirements.
Yes. The 18-FW1 is designed for handheld, single-operator use.
Yes. The Fiber Winder is fully ambidextrous and can be operated by right- or left-handed technicians.
No. The 18-FW1 is manually operated and does not require a drill, battery, hydraulic unit, or electrical power source.
Yes. It may be used to organize compatible rope, throw line, pull string, and similar flexible materials. Always verify that the material can be wound without exceeding its minimum bend radius or causing damage.
The Fiber Winder breaks down flat for compact storage in a toolbox, equipment bag, service vehicle, or shop.
Contact Intermountain Sales for 18-FW1 availability, product information, cable compatibility, and assistance selecting Jameson fiber installation tools.
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