Introduction to Armored Fiber Optic Cable?
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Introduction to Armored Fiber Optic Cable?
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As you may have understood by now, armored fiber optic cables are one level above traditional fiber cables. They are a better choice when used in harsh operating conditions. You can buy spools of armored fiber cable for on-field termination or order pre-terminated patch cables from FalconTech. – PowerPoint PPT presentation
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Title: Introduction to Armored Fiber Optic Cable?
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Introduction to Armored Fiber Optic Cable?
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Introduction
- Fiber optic cables can send information over
distances as large as metropolitan areas. Expense
is one of the reasons for fiber optic cables not
being widely used. Another reason is that fiber
optic cables are fragile to environmental
effects.Even with protective cladding, fiber
optic cables are not safe from - water penetration
- rodents attacks
- cracking due to excessive force
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Structure of an Armored Fiber Optic Cable
- The above image shows the different layers of an
armored fiber optic cable. A spiral steel ring
outside a conventional fiber optic cable with an
extra PVC protective layer on top. The yellow
fibers are aramid yarn that is a fire retardant
and blocks water from entering the fibers. Some
manufacturers include specialized waterproof gel
between the inner PVC protective layer and
fibers.
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Types of Armored Fiber Optic Cable
- Depending on the type of protective winding
around the fiber optic cable, the armored fiber
optic cable is available in two types - Interlocking
- Corrugated
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Interlocking
- Interlocking armored fiber cable has a protective
sheath wrapped around the core in a spiral shape.
It provides crush protection when laid in tight
ducts or around heavy machinery.
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Corrugated
- Corrugated armored fiber cable uses corrugated
metal tape folded around the core. The ridges of
the tape discourage rodents from chewing on the
cable. Hence, this cable type is ideal in areas
with high rodent activity and in-between walls.
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Contact Us
- Falcon Tech specializes in providing a large
portfolio of leading brands for IT, voice, video,
and data network cables and connectivity
products.Business Details St. Louis Office
and Showroom Location - Falcon Technologies, Inc. 2631 Metro Blvd.
Maryland Heights, MO 63043 - Business Hours
- Office Monday - Friday 730 am - 500 pm CST
Will Call / Receiving Monday - Friday 700 am -
500 pm CST https//falcontech.com/pages
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