Fibre Optic Cables

The main differences lie in environmental protection and fire safety. Our outdoor range, including SmartRIBBON™, features robust polyethylene jacketing for outdoor performance. Conversely, our indoor cables, including SlimCORE™, utilize LSZH (Low Smoke Zero Halogen) and other materials to comply with building fire safety regulations while offering a smaller bend radius for tight riser or plenum spaces.

For high-density outdoor backbones, we recommend SmartRIBBON™. It utilizes intermittently bonded ribbon technology to maximize fiber counts within a small diameter. For high-density indoor environments where space is at a premium, SlimCORE™ provides a compact, flexible solution that simplifies routing through internal trays and conduits.

Our SkySPAN™ aerial cables are specifically engineered for aerial installations. These All-Dielectric Self-Supporting (ADSS) cables are designed to withstand wind and ice loading without the need for a separate messenger wire, making them the ideal choice for pole-to-pole utility or municipal network expansions.

Yes. Our outdoor solutions, such as SmartRIBBON™ and SkySPAN™, feature advanced protection options. This includes dry-core water-blocking technology to prevent moisture ingress and optional Nylon or armor to provide a barrier against termites and rodents in sub-surface or aerial environments.

While many projects use a transition at the building entry point, we offer versatile indoor/outdoor options within our range. This allows customers to avoid transition from the street into the server room, provided the cable meets the necessary fire safety and other standards for both zones.

Ribbon structures like SmartRIBBON™ are preferred for high-fiber-count projects (above 288 fibers) as they allow for mass fusion splicing, significantly reducing labor time. Standard loose-tube or SlimCORE™ designs are typically favored for lower fiber counts or applications requiring frequent mid-span access and single-fiber breakout.