Fiber Optic Cable:
Optical Ground Wire (OPGW) Cable |
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Optical Ground Wire (OPGW or OPTGW) is a dual functioning cable that performs the duties of a ground wire - also known as static wire - while providing a path for the transmission of voice, video or data signals by incorporating optical fibers into the design of the cable. AFL Telecommunications is the world's leading supplier of OPGW. Nearly one-third of all OPGW installed worldwide is manufactured by AFL. Our OPGW is ideal for voice, data and video communications and integrates easily into new and established high voltage systems. OPGW is placed at the highest point on power utility structures, allowing for fast, cost-effective installations and extraordinary reliability.
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AlumaCore OPGW Cable
AlumaCore Optical Ground Wire is preferred for its performance under the most rugged conditions. Its central aluminum pipe provides superb fiber protection making it ideal for everything from basic installations to those applications requiring high tensions or for extremely long spans.
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CentraCore OPGW Cable
CentraCore Optical Ground Wire is available in fiber counts up to 72, and due to its small size, offers a unique solution to the diameter and weight concerns on many of today’s overloaded towers. A central stainless steel tube houses the optical fibers. The stainless steel tube is then inserted into an aluminum pipe which provides added crush protection while increasing the conductivity. The fibers are protected from environmental conditions (lightning, short circuit, loading) to ensure reliability and longevity.
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HexaCore OPGW Cable
HexaCore Optical Ground Wire cable houses and protects the optical fibers within gel-filled stainless steel tubes. Aluminum clad steel and aluminum alloy wires are stranded with the tubes to create a dual-layer design suitable for a variety of applications.
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Slotted Core OPGW Cable
A highly reliable product at an exceptional value, Slotted Core Optical Ground Wire is a versatile design suitable for applications ranging from low fiber count, small diameter requirements to high fault current, long span installations.
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Stainless Steel Fiber Optic Tubes
As the inventor and owner of the technology for placing optical fibers into stainless steel tubes, AFL Telecommunications offers a range of tube sizes and fiber counts for a variety of applications. Each tube is flooded with a thixotropic filling compound and hermetically sealed to protect the enclosed fibers from environmental degradation. AFL’s stainless steel tubes are suitable for use as a component in aerial applications such as Optical Ground Wire, for buried applications, and for special oil and gas applications. The most common sizes and fiber counts are shown below as the standard offering. For custom sizes, fiber counts or application information, contact customer service.
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