by Andy Calloway | May 10, 2022 | Blog
What are Fiber Optic Cables and How Do They Work? A fiber optic cable is constructed up of glass strands. The strands are slightly thicker than human hair. Each strand has a core in the middle that permits light to pass through. Each core is encased in cladding, a...
by Andy Calloway | Apr 5, 2022 | Blog
Armored fiber optic cable provides a significant amount of protection for fiber optic cable without sacrificing flexibility or performance inside fiber networks. This means being resilient and reliable when exposed to rodents, moisture, and other potentially damaging...
by Andy Calloway | Mar 18, 2022 | Blog
Ever since the introduction of fiber cables within the market, there were only two methods for protection of the sensitive cables. Those options were Aluminum Interlocking Armor (AIA) or building a physical conduit for the fiber cable to go through. Both have proven...
by Andy Calloway | Mar 8, 2022 | Blog
Traditional Innerduct Installations Prior to the development of armored indoor/outdoor fiber optic cable, fiber cable installations required the installation of an innerduct. An innerduct is a plastic tube that is dragged into position to act as a channel for fiber...
by Andy Calloway | Feb 18, 2022 | Blog
Why Bond and Ground? For the safe and effective dissipation of undesired electrical current, proper grounding and bonding is essential, as well as for personal and site safety. Although fiber-optic systems do not often carry electrical power, the metallic components...
by Andy Calloway | Jan 31, 2022 | Blog
Fiber optics and 5G must go hand in hand for us to get to the full benefit of 5G technology. As equipment evolves, so will the precise needs for fiber cable between the cell sites and the end consumer of broadband. What will not change is the hunger for bandwidth in...
