How To Simply Tell The Quality Of Optical Fiber Cables?

In today's rapidly evolving tech landscape, optical cables play a crucial role in ensuring high-speed data transmission and crystal-clear audiovisual experiences. But how can you determine the quality of optical cables without getting lost in technical jargon? We've got you covered with a simplified guide to help you make informed decisions.

What is the relationship between price and quality?

Raw materials are the core part of the optical cable. Our factory adheres to the principle of quality first, and strictly controls the quality from raw materials to finished products to finished products. Every step of production has been tested by the factory. Before shipment, our products are subject to any third-party testing agency. testing on the spot.

• Sheath:

• Indoor optical cables are generally made of polyvinyl chloride or flame-retardant polyvinyl chloride, and the appearance should be smooth, bright, flexible, and easy to peel off. The outer sheath of the optical cable with poor quality has poor finish, and it is easy to adhere to the tight sleeve and aramid fiber inside. The PE sheath of the outdoor optical cable should be made of high-quality black polyethylene. After the cable is formed, the sheath is flat, bright, uniform in thickness, and free of small bubbles.
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Optical fiber:

 Regular optical cable manufacturers generally use A-level fiber cores from large manufacturers. Some low-cost and inferior optical cables usually use C-level and D-level optical fibers. During construction, they often encounter narrow bandwidth, short transmission distance, and uneven thickness. It cannot be docked with the pigtail, and it will break when the fiber is bent.

Reinforced steel wire:

 The steel wire of the outdoor optical cable of regular manufacturers is phosphating-treated, and the surface is gray. Such steel wire does not increase hydrogen loss after being cabled, does not rust, and has high strength.

Steel armor:

regular production enterprises use double-sided anti-rust coating longitudinal wrapping steel strips, and inferior optical cables use ordinary iron sheets, usually only one side has been treated with anti-rust.

Loose tube:

The loose tube for installing optical fiber in the optical cable should be made of PBT material. Such a tube has high strength, no deformation, and anti-aging. Inferior optical cables generally use PVC as the sleeve. The outer diameter of such a sleeve is very thin, and it will be flat when squeezed by hand, a bit like a drinking straw for us to drink.

Ointment:

 The ointment mainly includes fiber ointment and cable ointment. Under normal circumstances, fiber ointment should fill the entire loose tube, and cable ointment should fill every gap in the cable core under pressure.

Aramid fiber:

because of the high cost of aramid fiber, the outer diameter of inferior indoor optical cables is generally made very thin, so that a few strands of aramid fiber can be used to save costs. Such an optical cable is easily broken when passing through the pipe. Because the ADSS optical cable determines the amount of aramid used in the optical cable according to the span and the wind speed per second, it is generally not dare to cut corners.

Water-blocking tape:

 The water-blocking tape or water-blocking yarn used for optical cables passes through the strong water-absorbing performance of the superabsorbent resin that is evenly distributed inside the product. Super absorbent resin can quickly absorb water several times its own weight.

• Why Quality Over Price is Always the Sustainable Choice?

  While cost can be an indicator of quality, it is not the only determining factor. Evaluate the characteristics of the cable and compare it with similar products in the same price range.

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  By keeping these simple factors in mind, you can easily evaluate the quality of fiber optic cables and make an informed choice to ensure a seamless and high-performance connection experience for your devices, HUNANGL As a Fiber Optic Cable factory with 19 years of production experience, we We can provide you with a one-stop solution from raw materials to installation of fiber optic cable. If you need a quotation or technical support for a project, please contact our team.