Top 9 Guidelines for Fiber-Optic Cabling Installations

Top 9 Guidelines for Fiber-Optic Cabling Installations

1. Never directly pull on the fiber itself. Fiber optic cables have Kevlar aramid yarn or a fiberglass rod as their strength member. You should pull on the fiber cable strength members only. 2. Never exceed the maximum pulling load rating. On long runs, use proper...
How To Strip Armored Fiber Optic Cable

How To Strip Armored Fiber Optic Cable

In your fiber optic cable assembly process, good stripping procedures are unquestionably essential. What happens if the fiber is damaged during the manufacturing process? A small nick or scratch in the optical fiber acts as a time bomb. When the connector is subjected...