Indoor Outdoor Fiber

GJBFJV Breakout Indoor Outdoor Fiber Cable contains several tight-buffered fibers, kevlar/aramid strength members to stiffen the cable and prevent kinking. Three cable fire ratings, Riser/Plenum/LSZH forlyour choice to meet different installation environments. The subunits are stranded around the cable core. The cable is completed with a PVC or LSZH (Low smoke, Zero halogen, Flame-retardant) jacket. Multi Purpose Breakout cable uses simple cable (900μm tight buffer fiber, aramid yarn as strength member) as subunit. A fiber reinforced plastic (FRP) locates in the center of core as a non-metallic strength member. The subunits are stranded around the cable core. The cable is completed with a PVC or LSZH (Low Smoke, Zero halogen, Flame-retardant) jacket.

• Indoor cabling as branch cable; building access.
• Interconnection of fiber optic equipments.
• Used in patch cords and pigtails.

Loose Tube vs Tight Buffered

Loose tube cables are better suited for outdoor and harsh environments as they secure the fibres within a gel that protects the fibres from water and temperature changes. These types of cables should not be routed through multiple corners or bends as this causes damage to the gel and will result in the core being exposed. Due to the diameter of the of the fibres used in loose tube cables, they generally hold more fibres than tight buffered cables.

On the other hand, tight buffered optical fiber cables are perfect for indoor use and medium length LAN/WAN connections as they are the sturdier option. Another advantage to tight buffered cables is that they are much easier to install as there is no gel to clean up afterwards and they do not require a fan out-kit for splicing or termination as you can crimp connectors directly to each fibre.

Therefore, it is the application and environment in which the cable is being used, that will determine the best cable of choice to use.