Depending on application type, several levels of protection for the optical fiber can be provided:
Type |
typical usage |
protection layers |
construction details |
laboratory |
research labs |
1 |
PVC furcation tube, strain reliefs |
light industrial |
installed in conduits |
2 |
secondary coating
on the fiber and
PVC furcation tube, strain reliefs |
heavy industrial |
installed in cable tray |
3 |
secondary coating
on the fiber, PVC furcation tube and stainless steel interlock sheathing for pulling
/crushing resistance, reinforced ends |
process grade |
industrial exposed in plant |
3 |
secondary coating in plant on the fiber,
PVC furcation tube and thermoplastic covered stainless steel
interlock sheathing for pulling/ crushing resistance, reinforced ends |
Connector Options SMA905, ST, FC, SC, custom ferrules
Fiber Options Any multimode optical fiber type
Standard Sheathing Options furcation tube, steel monocoil, stainless steel interlock, thermoplastic, coated stainless steel interlock
Custom Sheathing Options fiberglass braid, stainless steel braid, polymer tubing